About Michael H.
Michael H. Erlich built a foundation in business before turning to the law. He earned a B.S. from Nichols College in 1985, followed by an M.B.A. from Northeastern University in 1987. He then completed his J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1989.
Those credentials led him back to New England, where he established a career in criminal defense. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and has spent years handling cases in Worcester. The record provided lists his work under criminal defense in Worcester, which has been the central arena of his practice.
Erlich’s background in business shapes how he approaches cases. He understands the numbers behind a client’s situation as well as the legal issues. That combination can matter in plea negotiations, sentencing hearings and in preparing a case for trial. He has experience guiding clients through arrest, arraignment and trial phases, and he has represented individuals facing a wide range of charges.
Colleagues and court records reflect steady courtroom work. He has handled hearings and trials in Massachusetts courts and navigated procedural and evidentiary questions that arise in criminal matters. His practice has involved dealing with law enforcement investigations, motions practice and jury trials. He has also advised clients on collateral consequences of convictions and on options for post-conviction relief when appropriate.
Outside of casework, Erlich’s academic path is notable for its sequence. He combined an undergraduate science or business education at Nichols College with graduate business study at Northeastern, then added legal training in Miami. That route gives him a mix of analytical and practical tools that inform how he prepares cases, evaluates evidence and communicates legal strategy to clients.
He maintains a local presence in Worcester while working within Massachusetts courts. His professional profile is built around criminal defense practice in that region rather than a national footprint. As of 2026 he continues to practice criminal defense in Worcester and across Massachusetts, representing clients in state criminal matters.
