Atty. Michael J. Cicala
New Jersey Attorney Michael J Cicala has practiced law in multiple courts across the state for over a decade. He served a judicial clerkship with Daniel P.
Attorney · Serving Jersey City, NJ · 23+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Cicala at a Glance
Michael J. Cicala is an Of Counsel based in Jersey City, New Jersey, practicing at Freeman Law Center, LLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2003). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Rutgers University (B.A. Political, 2000). Serves clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Cicala
- New Jersey Attorney Michael J Cicala has practiced law in multiple courts across the state for over a decade
- He served a judicial clerkship with Daniel P. Mecca, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County
- Mr. Cicala completed his clerkship and joined the boutique firm of Sodini and Spina, primarily representing banking clients and commercial investors
- He then proceeded to Wilson Elser in Newark, continuing to represent commercial clients in all aspects of their business
- Mr. Cicala strives to represent clients on a wide variety of issues and give each client the individual attention that is lacking at larger firms
- Mr. Cicala specializes in all aspects of Family Law litigation, including divorce, custody, child support, adoption and restraining orders
- Additionally, Mr. Cicala has worked with the New Jersey Office of Parental Representation for over a decade representing defendants in DYFS/DCPP litigation
- Building off of his experience in banking and commercial litigation, Mr. Cicala has also represented clients in Foreclosure litigation, including contested foreclosure matters and bankruptcy matters
- Mr. Cicala litigates consistently in the Chancery and Civil Divisions statewide, representing clients on complex commercial matters, contested estate matters and personal injury matters
- Mr. Cicala has experience in litigating all aspects of family law, commercial litigation, landlord / tenant issues, criminal, municipal court, and traffic matters
- He also is knowledgeable in transactional work, including residential real estate closings and estate planning
- Mr. Cicala is an adjunct professor of Legal Studies at Sussex County Community College, teaching Estates and Trusts, Law Office Management and Business Law
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jersey City
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jersey City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jersey City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jersey City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Jersey City Choose Michael J. Cicala
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J. Cicala's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Cicala brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Local Presence in Jersey City
A Jersey City-based practice means Michael J. Cicala attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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