Judge John A. Michalek: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John A. Michalek (Ret.) served as a justice for the Erie County Supreme Court in the Eighth Judicial District of New York. Michalek was elected to the bench in 1995.


Michalek earned a B.A. from Canisius College in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at Albany Law School in 1976.


After graduating from law school, Michalek began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. During this time, he also served as Police Counsel for the Town of Hamburg and the Town of West Seneca (1981 to 1985).


In 1985, Michalek left the District Attorney’s Office and entered into private practice, where he specialized in criminal defense matters. He worked in this capacity until 1994, also holding positions as Deputy Attorney for the Village of Blasdell (1986 to 1989), Deputy Attorney for the Town of Hamburg (1987 to 1989), Town Attorney for the Town of Hamburg (1989 to 1993), and School Attorney for St. Francis High School (1991 to 1994).


Michalek was named Outstanding Jurist by the Erie County Bar Association’s Matrimonial and Family Law Committee (2015).


Raised in Lackawanna, Michalek is one of five children. His father worked as a physician and his mother worked as a nurse. He graduated from St. Francis High School. He has enjoyed playing pickup basketball with local attorneys.


He resigned from the bench on June 29, 2016 after being accused of securing public positions for two relatives of Erie County Democratic Party Chairman Steve Pigeon. He subsequently pleaded guilty to charges of accepting bribes and offering a false instrument.


Michalek is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. John A. Michalek

On February 26, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2018

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2021

On January 13, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2017

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2021

On January 11, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John A. Michalek presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2017

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2021

On January 3, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John A. Michalek presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2017

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2021

On May 31, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 26, 2021

On May 17, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2021

On May 16, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2016

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2021

On May 4, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John A. Michalek presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2016

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2021

On April 13, 2016 a special proceedings - other (article 13-a) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Article 13-A)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 12, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2021

On April 1, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John A. Michalek presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2016

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2021

On March 25, 2016 an other matters - name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 25, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Other Matters - Name Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2022

On March 23, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2021

On March 21, 2016 an other matters - consumer credit (non-card) transaction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 21, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Other Matters - Consumer Credit (Non-Card) Transaction

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On March 16, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2016

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2021

On March 15, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2021

On March 9, 2016 a special proceedings - other (structured settlement pet) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Mar 09, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Structured Settlement Pet)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2022

On March 8, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2021

On March 3, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John A. Michalek presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2016

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2021

On February 25, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2021

On February 23, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 05, 2021

On February 23, 2016 a special proceedings - other (structured settlement pet) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Special Proceedings - Other (Structured Settlement Pet)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On February 23, 2016 a real property - other (order continuing lien) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County Supreme Court

County

Erie County, NY

Category

Real Property - Other (Order Continuing Lien)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On February 22, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Erie County. Judge John Michalek presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Erie County

County

Erie County, NY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2021

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