IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Michael L. Detzky, Esq.
Immigration Attorney in Freehold, New Jersey
Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLCFreehold, NJ
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Michael L. Detzky has spent more than 47 years advocating for clients in consumer and business bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization, and real estate matters. He established his law office in 1983 with the promise, *“A lawyer who listens and a counselor who cares,”* and went on to serve over 15 years on the private panel o…
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About the Attorney
Michael L. Detzky has spent more than 47 years advocating for clients in consumer and business bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization, and real estate matters. He established his law office in 1983 with the promise, *“A lawyer who listens and a counselor who cares,”* and went on to serve over 15 years on the private panel of Chapter 7 trustees for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. He is the ONLY attorney practicing bankruptcy law in Freehold who has had the experience of serving as a Chapter 7 trustee who can bring that experience and background to your case. His insight has been shared through lectures for the…
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U.S. Navy, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Monmouth County Bar Association, reflecting his broad knowledge in bankruptcy and immigration law.
A graduate of Rutgers College (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, 1975) and Rutgers Law School (1978), Detzky draws on the Navy core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment from his 30-year career as a Reserve JAG officer, retiring as a captain in 2013. Admitted to multiple state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York, as well as the Third Circuit and U.S. Court of Criminal Appeals for the Armed Forces, he has authored legal publications and frequently appears as a FOX News legal commentator.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Analysis of how criminal charges and convictions affect immigration status.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law
- A.B., Rutgers College
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1978)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1984)
- AV Preeminent
Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association Monmouth County Bar Association American Immigration Lawyer’s Association National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Office & Service Areas
Detzky, Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC
45 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Serving clients in Freehold and throughout New Jersey.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
- Consultation options are shared on request.
- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.