Law Office of Michael C. Farkas
Complete Defense
Michael C. Farkas
Former New York City homicide trial prosecutor. Former Wall Street in-house counsel. Retired Military Judge. Bar leader. With decades of experience trying cases in front of juries, regulatory boards, and arbitration panels, Mr. Farkas has an unmatched skill set in representing clients in criminal, securities, and military proceedings. More importantly, he knows how to seek the best resolutions for clients before their matters ever go to trial, or in some cases, become public at all.
Mr. Farkas is a Trustee of the Brooklyn Bar Association and Chair of its Criminal Law Committee; former member of the Appellate Division, Second Department Attorney Grievance Committee; a certified FINRA Arbitrator; Past President of the Kings Country Criminal Bar Association; and a career U.S. Army Reserve JAG officer. He also serves in various leadership positions and holds active membership in other diverse civilian and military organizations. He now maintains a boutique private practice dedicated to personally serving each and every client.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
As a former senior prosecutor, Wall Street litigator, military trial practitioner and veteran defense attorney, Mr. Farkas provides the highest quality representation in every kind of Federal or State criminal matter and affords each client the personal attention they deserve. He recognizes that any criminal case can seriously damage an individual's life, career, and family. For this reason he aggressively defends the rights of each and every client without regard for how "big" or "small" a case may be.
Securities Defense
Mr. Farkas’ securities practice consists of representing corporate and individual clients in investigations conducted by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, and investigations and formal disciplinary matters prosecuted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Mr. Farkas also represents financial services companies and their individual representatives involved in retail or employment-related securities disputes or arbitration proceedings.
Military Law
After a career serving as a military prosecutor, defense counsel, and judge presiding over General Courts Martial, Mr. Farkas’ blend of “insider” JAG experience and civilian trial success renders him uniquely qualified to provide civilian legal representation to clients facing military-related criminal and administrative proceedings.