Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hudson Valley
Pascazi Law Offices PLLC is a distinguished legal practice led by Michael S. Pascazi, Esq., a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience in law and related fields. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a unique interdisciplinary background, including engineering, real estate, and entrepreneurship, to deliver tailored solutions for complex cases. We specialize in family law, criminal defense, divorce proceedings, traffic violations, international child abduction cases, and transactional work, serving clients across New York State and federal courts. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by accolades such as the Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award and recognition as one of New York's top law firms. We prioritize personalized service, leveraging our extensive courtroom experience and innovative problem-solving to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes.Our team includes Cline Mouchon Pascazi, a paralegal with international banking expertise, ensuring comprehensive support for domestic and cross-border legal matters. We serve Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia Counties, offering free initial consultations to discuss your case. Our approach emphasizes transparency, responsiveness, and ethical representation, reflecting our belief that legal counsel should be both accessible and formidable. With a track record of successfully handling high-stakes litigation and appeals, we bring both technical precision and compassionate advocacy to every client relationship. Our dedication to continuous learning and adaptation ensures clients benefit from cutting-edge legal strategies in an ever-evolving justice system.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Divorce Proceedings
Traffic Violations
International Child Abduction
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of legal experience combined with engineering and business expertise
- Successfully argued cases before U.S. Court of Appeals and New York State Appellate Division
- Recognized by Martindale Hubbell for exceptional client service and communication
- Unique international perspective with French-English bilingual capabilities
- Proven track record in high-stakes litigation and appellate work
Associations and certifications
- Martindale Hubbell
What people say
Most intelligent attorney
Knowledgeable and kind
Best of the best
Detailed attention to every aspect
Highly recommended
Services
Family Law
Pascazi Law Offices provides comprehensive family law representation including child custody, spousal support, and adoption proceedings. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to protect family interests. We handle complex cases involving international child abduction through the Hague Convention framework, leveraging our cross-border legal experience to secure favorable outcomes for clients navigating emotionally challenging situations.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUI/DWI, drug offenses, and cybercrime. With insider knowledge of the justice system from Michael Pascazi's judicial internship, we develop strategic defenses tailored to each case. We specialize in appellate work and have secured DNA testing for wrongful conviction appeals, demonstrating our commitment to justice through innovative legal strategies.
Divorce Proceedings
We handle all divorce matters from simple uncontested cases to high-net-worth complex asset divisions. Our experience spans 52-year marriages to short-term unions, with expertise in prenuptial agreements and post-divorce enforcement actions. We focus on minimizing conflict while protecting clients' financial and parental rights through negotiated settlements or aggressive courtroom representation when necessary.
International Child Abduction
As members of the U.S. State Department's Hague Convention attorney network, we specialize in cross-border child custody disputes. Our firm has successfully argued international abduction cases before federal courts and appellate divisions. We provide urgent legal intervention for parents seeking child return or enforcement of custody rights across 94 treaty countries with coordinated international legal resources.
Traffic Violations
Our traffic law practice focuses on minimizing the long-term consequences of driving violations. We strategically negotiate plea bargains to reduce points and insurance impacts, leveraging court system knowledge to challenge evidence when appropriate. Our representation prevents license suspensions and protects driving records through proactive legal intervention in local courts across the Hudson Valley region.
People
Michael S. Pascazi
Managing Member
Attorney Pascazi is a New York Bar-admitted lawyer with electrical engineering and real estate backgrounds. He has argued appeals in federal and state courts, holds telecommunications patents, and served as a judicial intern for a New York Supreme Court Justice. His interdisciplinary expertise enhances complex case strategy development.
Cline Mouchon Pascazi
Paralegal
A French national with European banking experience, Cline provides paralegal support in civil and criminal matters. She holds multiple degrees including a Master in Professional Studies and specializes in international banking matters and procedural support for cross-border legal cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Pascazi Law Offices specialize in?
We specialize in family law, criminal defense, divorce proceedings, traffic violations, and international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention, serving clients in New York State and federal courts.
How does Pascazi Law Offices handle international child custody cases?
As members of the U.S. State Department's Hague Convention network, we handle cross-border child custody disputes with coordinated international legal resources and federal court experience in child return proceedings.
What makes Pascazi Law Offices different from other firms?
Our unique combination of legal expertise, engineering background, and international experience enables innovative solutions for complex cases, supported by a proven track record in appellate courts.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial strategy sessions with our attorneys to discuss your case and develop an effective legal approach tailored to your specific needs.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia Counties in New York State.
Can you handle both litigation and transactional work?
Yes, we offer full-service representation including courtroom litigation and transactional matters like contracts, business formations, wills, and trusts.
