Michael DeBlis III

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Experience: 16 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Tax Law and White Collar Crime

Federal Courts of NJ, State Courts of NJ and U.S. Tax Court

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Michael is a passionate trial lawyer. He puts his heart and soul into fighting for his clients. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom.

As a former public defender, Michael has defended the poor, the forgotten, and the damned against a government that has seemingly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute criminal allegations. He has spent the last six years cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases, obtaining results that have proven favorable for his clients. He knows what it’s like to go toe to toe with the government. In an adversarial environment that is akin to trench warfare, Michael has developed a reputation as a fearless litigator.

Michael graduated – cum laude – from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He then earned his LL.M. in International Tax and Financial Services at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating summa cum laude. Michael’s unique background in tax law puts him into an elite category of criminal defense attorneys who specialize in criminal tax defense. His extensive trial experience and solid grounding in all major areas of federal taxation make him uniquely qualified to handle any white-collar case, no matter how sophisticated it might be.

Michael is known for his creativity, his charismatic personality, and his unyielding dedication to his clients. As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best known criminal defense attorneys in the country. That experience has taught him that justice for a person accused of a crime is only won through a full understanding of the client and the case. To that end, Michael attempts to understand each client’s case as a convincing narrative, not just as a set of innocuous facts and arcane legal rules.

Michael is committed to understanding the needs of each client and tailoring a litigation plan to meet those needs. His courage and relentless work ethic have earned him a reputation as a zealous advocate and one of New Jersey’s rising stars of the legal profession.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Federal Courts of NJ

Since 2007

State Courts of NJ

Since 2007

U.S. Tax Court

Since 2012

Professional Experience

2013 - 2013

Legal Services of New Jersey (Low Income Tax Clinic)

Volunteer Attorney

Represented low-income taxpayers at all levels of dispute with the IRS, including appeals, tax court, and collection. Issues that I dealt with on a recurring basis included the earned income tax credit, tax liens and wage garnishment, refund denials, and innocent spouse relief.

2007 - 2013

New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

Assistant Deputy Public Defender

As a trial lawyer in the Monmouth County region of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, I represent indigent clients who are charged with indictable crimes. I have tried numerous felony cases including serious street crimes and white-collar crimes. I represent clients from arrest through trial, sentencing, and appeal.

2012 - 2012

NZ US Tax

International Tax Attorney

Provided tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to individuals and organizations with a tax presence in New Zealand. Conducted primary and secondary review of complex international tax returns and advised U.S. persons and multinational companies on the tax consequences of their international operations, including tax-efficient structuring of international transactions, effective use of tax treaties, and planning related to repatriation programs in order to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes.

Education

2008 - 2011

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

LL.M. | International Tax & Financial Services

2003 - 2007

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D.

Activities: Member of the National Moot Court Team.

1996 - 2000

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway

B.A. | French Literature

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1012 Broad Street Bloomfield NJ 07003 Cell: (973) 337-9473

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Michael DeBlis III

Experience: 16 years

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Phone: (973) 337-9473

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

White Collar Crime

Languages

French: Spoken, Written

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