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Michael A Catalano

3.0
2 reviews

1531 N.W. 13th Court, Miami, FL 33125

Criminal Trial Practice, Appellate, Administrative Law and 7 more

About Michael A Catalano

Michael A Catalano is a lawyer practicing criminal trial practice, appellate, administrative law and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years. Michael practices at Michael A. Catalano, P.A. in Miami, FL.

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October 17, 2010
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Excellent lawyer. Goes above and beyond for his client.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 09, 2025
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This attorney Catalano had helped me previously so I went back to him many years later after being assaulted without provocation and even arrested for defending myself. The difference in attitude between the two cases was night and day, now he was short, rude, seemed careless or aloof like he could barely be bothered by my situation. In the end the evidence of my innocence was so substantial the prosecutor didn’t file charges but no thanks to this very effeminate attorney. Then he basically strong armed me to refer the civil case to his friend as he didn’t want to work with anyone else and they too seemed surprisingly aloof, and refused to file suit as they weren’t interested in the case. Michael had initially indicated I had a “doozy” of a case and suddenly it wasn’t worth it… I suggest you look elsewhere…

 
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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 8
    • Criminal Trial Practice
    • Appellate
    • State and Federal Courts
    • Limited Civil Practice
    • Administrative
    • Aviation
    • Criminal
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Michael A. Catalano, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Florida
    US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
    US Supreme Court
    US District Court, Middle District of Florida
    US District Court, Northern District of Florida
    US District Court, Southern District of Florida
    1983, US District Court, Southern District of Florida , Trial Bar, US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    1997, New Jersey
    Memberships
    Dade County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar (Past Chairman, Fee Arbitration Committee
    Past Vice Chairman, Traffic Rules Committee
    Vice Chairman, Criminal Rules Committee, 2002—
    ) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, National Florida and Local Chapters).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1978
    B.S.
    Business
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    Willimantic, Connecticut, January 6, 1955

Michael A Catalano

Member at Michael A. Catalano, P.A.
3.0
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1531 N.W. 13th CourtMiami, FL 33125U.S.A.

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