Michael F. Bachner

Michael Bachner
Born	(1956-08-13) August 13, 1956 (age 68) Passaic, New Jersey
Alma mater	Rutgers University (BA) Hofstra University (JD)
Occupation	Attorney
Spouse	Margie Bachner
Children	2

Michael Bachner (born August 13, 1956) is an American criminal defense and securities litigation attorney. He is the founder of Bachner & Associates, P.C. located in New York City. Bachner has represented numerous high-profile figures in the political, sports, entertainment, and business communities, and is frequently quoted by national media outlets. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} Bachner started his career as an associate for legendary criminal defense attorney Benjamin Brafman, with whom he occasionally works to defend clients in high-profile trials. ^{[6] [7]}

Early life and education

Bachner was born in Passaic, New Jersey to a Jewish family. Bachner attended yeshiva day school in Passaic and yeshiva high-school in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Bachner graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1978 majoring in criminal justice, and was appointed to the Student Judiciary Committee in 1976. Bachner received his Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University in 1981 where he was elected to the law school student council, and served for two years as the student assistant to the criminal law professor. ^[8]

Career

After graduating from law school, Bachner was hired as the first associate for criminal defense attorney, Benjamin Brafman. After four years, Bachner became an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office ^[9] serving under the Hon. Robert M. Morgenthau, in the Narcotics Bureau, the Trial Bureau and in the Rackets Bureau. In 1987 Bachner joined the Law Department of Prudential Securities, and in 1988 he opened his own law practice in Manhattan. Bachner has represented several notable figures, including former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, ^[10] Anthony Jones, former bodyguard to Sean P. Diddy Combs, ^[11] former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, ^[12] actor Robert Iler, ^[13] Caroline Giuliani (daughter of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani), ^[14] Hillary Weston, ^[15] the business manager of rap star Lil' Kim, and in civil matters, actors-directors Carl and Rob Reiner.^{[ citation needed ]} In his earlier career he represented several organized crime figures including John Papa, who was convicted of a series of mob-related homicides. ^[16] Bachner also successfully cross-examined Jordan Belfort, the so-called "Wolf of Wall Street", in a high-profile stock-fraud trial.

Personal life

Bachner's parents lived through The Holocaust, detained in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp until they were liberated in 1945 by the Russian army. They came to the U.S. in 1954. Bachner is married to his wife, Margie, and reside in New Jersey where they have three children.

References

1. Tanfani, Joseph (March 7, 2021). "Accountant faces pressure to turn on Trump in criminal probe". Reuters. Thomson Reuters Corporation. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
2. Chaffin, Joshua (March 23, 2021). "Biden expected to nominate first black US attorney in Manhattan". Financial Times. The Financial Times Ltd. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
3. Gregory, Patrick. "Supreme Court Adopts Rules Changes Aimed at Modernization". Bloomberg Law. Bloomberg LP. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
4. Bump, Philip. "Defense attorneys don't like their clients talking to the press. The Trump Organization will not be so lucky". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
5. Haberman, Maggie. "Caroline Giuliani not charged, hires white-collar Kerik lawyer". Politico. Capitol News Company LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
6. "Michael F. Bachner Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©" (Press release).
7. Eligon, John (August 3, 2009). "In Burress Case, Straightforward Facts but No Quick Solution". The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
8. "Federal Criminal Practice Institute-Faculty". National Academy of Continuing Legal Education. National Academy of Continuing Legal Education. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
9. Paolantonio, Sal (August 3, 2009). "NY Giants' Antonio Pierce Optimistic He Won't Be Indicted". ESPN. No. ESPN UK. Disney. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
10. Dolnick, Sam (February 8, 2010). "U.S. Asks Kerik's Judge to Send a Stern Message". The New York Times. No. NY/Region. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
11. Finkelstein, Katherine E. (March 13, 2001). "Defense Calls Combs Trial 'Stupid' Case". The New York Times. No. NY. The New York Times.
12. Savage, Sam. "Burress indicted, Pierce not, in gun case". Red Orbit. Retrieved June 12, 2017.^{[ permanent dead link ‍]}
13. Rush, George (July 10, 2001). "'SOPRANOS' TEEN EYES ROLE WITH GRAND JURY". The NY Daily news. No. Archives. NY Daily News. NY Daily News. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
14. Jen, Chung (August 5, 2010). "Caroline Giuliani Will Never Forget 8/4/2010". The Gothamist. Gothamist LLC. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
15. "UNITED STATES of America, v. Damian BUTLER, Kimberly Jones, Monique Dopwell, and Hillary Weston, Defendants". Law Citations.com. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
16. Tracy, Thomas (October 17, 2008). "Fourteen-year mystery may be solved - Missing Ridge student thought to be found in mob graveyard exhumation". Courier Life's Brooklyn Daily. No. 42. Community News Group. Community News Group. Retrieved June 9, 2017.