Firm Overview

Obtaining Justice for You

Effective Representation in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury

Is there really justice for all? Some prosecutors are more interested in convictions than justice, and some lawyers lack the commitment or skill to effectively advocate for their clients. Attorney Michael V. Calabro is committed to securing justice for you. He has the experience and skill to uphold your rights when you have been:

• Charged with a crime
• Injured by the negligence of others
• Denied benefits for a work injury

The common thread of Mr. Calabro's diverse legal practice is his professional commitment to clients—an obligation to do what it takes to achieve the best outcome for their circumstances. As a sole practitioner, Mr. Calabro has more time to spend with clients to get to know them and understand the case. The law firm of Michael V. Calabro, Attorney at Law, is dedicated to responsive, compassionate, and one-on-one attention to every client. He personally handles your legal matter, provides regular updates, and returns calls to address your questions and concerns.

Qualifications and Experience

Michael V. Calabro, Attorney at Law, is located in Newark, New Jersey. He serves clients in Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Union, Morris, and Passaic counties in criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation matters .

Mr. Calabro's unique background brings valuable perspectives and experiences to his clients' legal issues. He served two years as a police patrolman in Essex County, and worked as a detective for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office while attending law school. Upon obtaining his law degree in 1986, Mr. Calabro resumed a 10-year career with Essex County as a prosecutor. Initially assigned to the Juvenile Bureau, he later served as Supervisor of Trial Courts and Director of Narcotics Enforcement (in which he prosecuted the first drug kingpin cases in Essex County).

Mr. Calabro entered private practice in 1995 as a partner in a civil litigation firm and as defense counsel for Hartz Mountain Industries in workers' compensation defense. He opened his own solo practice in Newark in 2002.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has designated Mr. Calabro as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, granted only to criminal defense lawyers who have demonstrated a high level of experience, education, knowledge, and courtroom skill. He has taken hundreds of criminal and personal injury cases to trial in courts throughout northern New Jersey as both a defense attorney and prosecutor.

Michael Calabro is a member of the Essex County Bar, the New Jersey State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America).

Contact Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and experienced personal injury lawyer Michael V. Calabro today at (973) 482-1085 to arrange your free initial consultation. He has Spanish speakers on his staff and frequently makes home, hospital, or jail visits. He accepts Visa and Mastercard.