Michael Pollok
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Red Hook, New York
Law Offices of Michael Pollok, PLLC
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1994
Education: St. John's University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Call today:
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Red Hook, NY 12571 Visit website
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Michael Pollok, a distinguished attorney at the Law Offices of Michael Pollok, PLLC, located in Red Hook, New York, is renowned for his dedicated practice in criminal law across state and federal courts. Having completed his education with a Juris Doctor from St. John's University Law School in 1993, he initially embarked on his legal career as an associate. During this period, he adeptly managed complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense cases.
Mr. Pollok’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University, where he was honored with the George Washington Award and the Baer Award for Student Excellence, majoring in political science. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree from Bard College. His bar admissions span across New York, several U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st and 2nd Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1995, Mr. Pollok transitioned to exclusively practicing criminal law, further establishing his reputation within the legal community. He is a member of several esteemed legal panels and associations, including the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. He is also involved with the New York State Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Dutchess County Bar Association.
Mr. Pollok’s commitment to pro bono activities is noteworthy, having been recognized by the New York City Council for his services to the community. His professional accolades also include an AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
First Admitted: 1994, New York
Professional Webpage: https://crimdef.com/attorney
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member, Criminal Law Committee
- Assigned Counsel Plan for the Appellate Division First Department, Member
- United States Court of Appeals, Criminal Justice Act Panel, Member
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- New York
- Better Business Bureau A+ Member
- Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Duchess County Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- People v. Viviani, New York State Court of Appeals holding that the New York State Justice Center for People with Special Needs enabling legislation authorizing criminal prosecutions is unconstitutional. See https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/court-of-appeals/2021/15.html, 2021
- People v. Jorge Espinoza-Diaz, case dismissed on motion for legal insufficiency in Kingston City Court. Case No. CR-01090-24, 2024
- People v. David Jackson, dismissal of Obstruction of Governmental Administration in Kingston City Court, 2023
- People v. Krebs, speedy trial motion granted on statutory and constitutional grounds, 2024
- People v. Waterbury, 2024 WL 3707629 (3d Dept., 2024). Held psychometric testing can be considered as a grounds for a downward departure in SORA proceedings. The defendant tested as a low risk in comprehensive psychometric testing and downward departure granted from a Level 2 to a Level 1, overruling County Court’s denial of downward departure motion, 2024
- People v. Schoonmaker, 44 Misc. 3d 1201(A), 997 N.Y.S.2d 100 (Just. Ct. 2014). Case dismissed for lack of probable cause to stop defendant's vehicle, 2014
- People v. Blum, 47 Misc. 3d 1208(A), 15 N.Y.S.3d 713 (N.Y. Just. Ct. 2015). Case dismiss for facial insufficiency and speedy trial grounds, 2015
- People v. Timko, 37 N.Y.3d 1030, 175 N.E.3d 472 (2021) dismissing case for legal insufficiency as no true threat was alleged pursuant to Penal Law 240.30 implicating First Amendment speech restrictions, 2021
- People v. Ortiz, 203 A.D.3d 1436 (3rd Dept., 2022), case remanded for resentencing before different judge based upon sentencing court unlawfully withholding victim impact statement from defendant and counsel, 2022
- Volunteers as special prosecutor in Ulster County and provides pro bono services to clients in need of legal services
- New York City Council in Appreciation for Pro Bono Services to the Community, 05/2005 to 05/2005
- New York Court of Appeals, Pro Bono Panel, Member
- Honored by the New York city Council by Proclamation for pro bono work for indigent defendants, 5/31/05
- Lawyers.com 5 Star Rating, https://www.lawyers.com/red-hook/new-york/law-offices-of-michael-pollok-pllc-160677603-f/, 2022
- U.S. News & Word Report Best Lawyers, https://lawyers.usnews.com/lawyers/michael-steven-pollok/56683, 2022
- Better Business Bureau A+ Rating, https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/red-hook/profile/criminal-lawyer/law-offices-of-michael-pollok-pllc-0121-87139617/#sealclick, 2022
- Justia 10/10 Rating, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/michael-s-pollok-1490243, 2022
- Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Reviewed, https://www.lawyers.com/red-hook/new-york/michael-s-pollok-160677609-a/?utm_source=ratingverification&utm_medium=referral, 2022
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/top-100-trial-lawyers-directory/?last_name=Pollok&city=&association=Criminal+Defense&state=, 2022
- Over 140 5 star reviews from verified clients., AVVO 9.9 Rating, https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12401-ny-michael-pollok-925954.html, 2022
- B.A., Political Science, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, Honors: The George Washington Award, The Baer Award for Student Excellence, 1989
- M.A., History Education, Bard College, 2009
- Juris Doctor, St. John's University School of Law, 1993
- Criminal Law
- DUI
- DWI
Office location for Michael Pollok
49 West Market Street
1st Floor
Red Hook, NY 12571
Phone: 845-758-3676
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025
