I am Michael S. Pollok, an AV Peer Reviewed rated attorney who dedicates my practice solely to criminal law across New York’s local, state, and federal courts. Over the years, I have defended clients against a wide array of criminal charges, including DUI. My legal services cover a broad spectrum, from plea negotiations and advanced motion practice to bail hearings, criminal trials, and appeals. I also handle vacating warrants, post-conviction motions such as habeas corpus, regulatory criminal investigations, post-conviction professional licensing hearings (Board of Regents/OPD), applications for certificates of relief from civil disabilities and good conduct, as well as commutation or expungement proceedings. Additionally, I have experience mitigating other consequences of criminal convictions, such as minimizing the risk of deportation for permanent resident aliens and visa holders and DACA.
Previously, I was an associate at Barrett, Gravante, Carpinello & Stern, LLP (now merged with Boies, Schiller and Flexner, LLP) in Manhattan. My role there involved white-collar criminal defense litigation and appeals, as well as complex civil litigation, including investigations and litigation on behalf of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Resolution Trust Corporation involving failed savings and loan institutions. I also served on the Criminal Justice Act panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Assigned Counsel Plan for the Appellate Division, First Department, and the pro-bono panel for the New York State Court of Appeals.
After my tenure at Barrett, Gravante, Carpinello & Stern, LLP, I established a solo practice. Later, I joined Hoffman & Pollok, LLP, Allegaert, Berger and Vogel, LLP, and Marvin and Marvin, PLLC as “of counsel”. Currently, I practice in Kingston, New York, and Red Hook, New York, where I focus exclusively on criminal defense and traffic violations in New York’s Hudson Valley.
- Bard College
- M.A. (2010) | History
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- St. John's University School of Law
- J.D. (1993) | Law
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- George Washington University - Virginia Campus
- B.A. (1989) | Political Science
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- Honors: George Washington Award
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- Attorney
- Law Offices of Michael Pollok, PLLC
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- Use Video Hook Ups For Arraignments
- New York Law Journal
- The Requirements of Hurrell-Harring: Providing Counsel At Arraignments
- The New York Law Journal
- Social Hosting Law and Minors, DWI, Rhinebeck High School
- CLE: Representing the Impaired Client: DWI and DWAI, A Panel Discussion coordinated by Hon. Jonah Triebwasser
- AV Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Martindale Hubbell
- Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Rating A+
- BBB Accredited Business
- National DUI Defense College
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- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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- EDNY
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- NDNY
- ID Number: 509667
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- 1st Circuit
- ID Number: 82511
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- 2nd Circuit
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Most criminal cases are flat fees rather than hourly. There are no hidden costs and everything is disclosed upfront and in writing.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- English
- Q. Can my employer suspend or fire me for pending A-Misdemeanor charges?
- A: New York is an at-will work state which means unless you have a contract of employment, your employer can fire you for many reasons. However, the NY Civil Rights law prevents ARBITRARY discrimination in employment due to an arrest or criminal history. Here are a couple links from NYS and NYC to explain further:
https://dhr.ny.gov/arrest-record-employment#:~:text=SHARE,a%20complaint%20with%20the%20Division
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/publications/fca-guide-book.pdf
- Q. Will I receive a ticket after passing a stopped school bus in New York?
- A: You may get a photo/ video ticket which doesn’t carry any points and only a fine. You will be able to sign in and view the video. If a police officer wrote you a ticket at the scene, under the new rules, you can get 8 points if convicted.
- Q. How to find my court date for a criminal case in Queens?
- A: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/AttorneyWelcome