Atty. Michael Kane
Michael Kane is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, federal crime. Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 61+ Years Experience
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About Michael Kane at a Glance
Michael Kane is a criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1965) and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at Yale University LL.B. (—) and Yale University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Kane
- Michael Kane is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals, federal crime
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Yale University, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Michael practices in Boston, MA
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Michael Kane's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Kane handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Criminal Defense in Boston
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Federal Crimes in Boston
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Appellate Practice in Boston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Michael Kane
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 Kane's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Kane brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts, Michael Kane can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and appellate, Michael Kane can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Michael Kane 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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