About Michael
Michael J. Maher is a attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with over four decades of legal experience. He earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1983 and his Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University in 1980. Admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1983 and the New York State Bar in 1984, he has maintained an active license in both states.
In 1984, Maher began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. He handled a diverse range of cases, including murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, fraud, burglary, weapon charges, and drug offenses. After 26 years in prosecution, he transitioned to private practice, founding Michael J. Maher, Esq., LLC, in 2010 — His practice areas encompass criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and municipal law.
He has represented clients in various criminal cases, from serious offenses like murder and assault to municipal violations such as DUI and traffic tickets. Additionally, Maher handles family law matters, including divorce and child custody, as well as personal injury and landlord-tenant disputes. Maher's office is located at 75 Summit Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601. He offers free initial consultations to prospective clients.
He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Bergen County Bar Association. As of February 2026, Michael J. Maher remains an active member of the New Jersey State Bar, continuing to serve clients in Hackensack and the surrounding areas.
