Michael Hendee | Wilmington Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Hendee attended Wake Forest University, earning his B.A. in 2002. He studied law at the Delaware Law School of Widener University, earning his J.D. in 2008. While in law school, Mr. Hendee served as a Student Assistant District Attorney with the Delaware County (PA) District Attorney’s Office in 2007 and 2008. Mr. Hendee was admitted to the Bar of the State of New Jersey in December 2008 and the Bar of the State of Delaware in February 2009. After law school, Mr. Hendee served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Attorney General’s Office from 2008 to 2014. During his time as a Deputy Attorney General, he prosecuted and tried a wide variety of criminal and motor vehicle cases, including traffic offenses, DUI, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. He has practiced in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, the Delaware Court of Common Pleas, and the Delaware Justice of the Peace courts.

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Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Michael J. Hendee represented the Forty Acres Community Association before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. After a hearing that lasted late into the night the Board ruled in favor of the Community Association to save four historic homes. (September 2016) (links: http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2016/09/29/zoning-board-votes-save-historic-homes/91256866/; http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2016/09/22/parking-lot-may-replace-historic-wilmington-homes/90713936/)

Michael J. Hendee obtained a defense verdict in Rivera v. Short, a disputed red light case (civil). The jury found no liability whatsoever on the part of his client, returning its verdict in less than hour. (March 2016):https://www.casarino.com/news/

How did you build a successful practice?
Building a successful practice is all about listening to the needs of clients and presenting their options.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Look for a lawyer who is willing to listen. A good strategy is one tailored to the client’s needs and goals. A lawyer should present all options to the client, including those that do not include hiring the lawyer.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge is extremely important. Even in a small state like Delaware, things can be done very differently in each county.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
A phone consultation is a great way to explore whether to sit down and discuss an issue in-depth. At the same time, there is no better way to determine whether to move forward than to sit down face to face. Every case is different.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Many lawyers tend to focus on small areas of the law. As someone experienced as both a criminal prosecutor and as a civil practitioner, I am able to provide unique insight to the handling of a case.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping people is the most rewarding aspect of my job. Cases can affect clients’ lives in many ways, and few people wish to be involved in the judicial system. I strive to turn that experience into a positive one.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Fishing, snowboarding, going to the beach with family.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Casarino Christman Shalk Ransom & Doss P.A.	Wilimgton, Delaware	2014-Present
Deputy Attorney General	Delaware Attorney General's Office		2008-2014

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Widener University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2008
Wake Forest University	B.A.		2002

State / Court	Date
Delaware	2009
New Jersey	2008

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