Michael Joseph Alber

I am the managing member of a boutique litigation firm.  As the managing member I have litigated cases in many different forums, including the federal courts.  Being a former prosecutor has allowed me to use my skill set not only in Criminal Law but in the areas of Divorce and Family Law.  I have litigated cases which have been published in the New York Law Journal in the areas of Family Law, and many of my cases have been reported on in the media.  The clients at our firm range from corporations to individuals facing life in prison.  This firm has litigated controversial custody cases and complex divorces.  We have been successful achieving acquittals at trial, getting cases outright dismissed, achieving favorable settlements, and negotiating favorable agreements.

While our firm is a full litigation based firm, I mostly concentrate in Divorce and Criminal Law.  We have a team of twenty two (22) dedicated lawyers.  We have tried high conflict financial trials and custody trials to successful resolution.  We have litigated case in the Appellate Division and achieved reversals of lower court decisions.  I am a member of the National College of DWI Defense.  If you visit our website at you will gain insight into our firm and me.  The mission of our firm is to work endlessly for results.  We recognize that we are a result based industry, and we do everything we can for our clients including answering calls at all hours.  We strive to have our clients’ questions answered immediately without delay.

This firm looks forward to the prospect of a trial, and we are proud of our reputation amongst the bar and bench for the trial ability of our dedicated lawyers. Nonethless, our firm takes a cost conscious approach with an eye on achieving the desired result, which often times can be achieved without a trial.

Features

• Adoption
• Business Formation (LLC, Corporation)
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Cybercrimes
• Discrimination Cases (Race, Gender, Disability)
• Domestic Violence
• Drugged Driving Charges
• DUI Accidents and Injuries
• DUI/DWI
• Employment Law for Businesses
• Field Sobriety Test Challenges
• First-Time DUI Defense
• Freedom of Speech Cases
• Human Rights Advocacy
• Ignition Interlock Device Requirements
• Intellectual Property Protection for Businesses
• Juvenile Offenses
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• License Suspension and Reinstatement
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Paternity Cases
• Police Misconduct
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Prisoner Rights Cases
• Religious Rights Cases
• Repeat Offense DUI Cases
• Shareholder Disputes
• Violent Crimes (Assault, Murder)
• White-Collar Crimes (Fraud, Embezzlement)

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2008
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2023 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  2022 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  2021 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  2020 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  2019 - Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  2019 - Nominated for Best Divorce Lawyer of Long Island for 2019, Best of Long Island
  2019 - Nominated for Best Lawyer for Long Island 2019, Best of Long Island
  2017 - Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
  2016 - 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  2016 - Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
  2016 - Top Lawyer, The Global Directory of Who's Who
  2016 - Lifetime Member, Top American Lawyers
  2016 - Top 100 National Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
  2015 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
• Work Experience
  2012 - Present Managing Partner, Law Offices of Michael J. Alber, P.C.
  2010 - 2012 Associate, Dergarabedian, Dillon
  2007 - 2010 Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office
• Sample of Legal Cases
  People v. NS -
  HUNG JURY
  People v. GA -
  CASE DISMISSED
  GS v. JR -
  CASE DISMISSED
  DMV v. JH -
  PETITON DISMISSED
  People v. XW -
  SEALED DISORDERLY CONDUCT
• Associations
  2015 - Present
  National College of DUI Defense - General Member
  2015 - Present
  American Federal Defenders Association - Member
  2014 - Present
  Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County - Member
  2012 - Present
  Suffolk County Bar Association - Member
  2010 - Present
  New York State Bar Association - Member
  2010 - Present
  New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers - Member
  2010 - Present
  Nassau County Bar Association - Member
  2007 - Present
  American Bar Association - Member
• Education
  2007 - Hofstra University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  2004 - Hofstra University - Bachelors
• Speaking Engagements
  2014 - Expert Testimony - Touro Law School Criminal Law Society
• Publications
  2015 - New York Law Journal
  People v. NE
  2014 - New York Law Journal
  Ronell Wilson v. Nancy Gonzalez
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent
  Spanish - Native / Fluent

Location