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Michael Dreishpoon

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Michael Dreishpoon
If you've been injured or arrested, you need an experienced attorney on your side.
5.0 star rating
Excellent Lawyer/Great Person
- Anita, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Motor Vehicle Accident Case
- Brian, a Car Accident client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Car / Auto Accident
    19 years
  • 20% Personal Injury
    19 years
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    22 years
  • 15% DUI / DWI
    22 years
  • 15% Domestic Violence
    22 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 718-793-5555
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  • 11835 Queens Blvd Ste 1500
    Forest Hills, NY 11375
    Office: 718-793-5555
    Mobile: 718-793-5555
    Fax: 718-520-8306
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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I've been practicng law in the New York metropolitan area for 20+ years. I help people who have been injured in any type of accident, as well as those who have... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent Lawyer/Great Person”

Posted by: Anita, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Dreishpoon is an outstanding attorney. He is knowledgeable and caring. He is well known by Judges as well as other attorney's. When I was... more
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5 star rating

“Motor Vehicle Accident Case”

Posted by: Brian, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I almost died in a car accident back in 2002 when my friend fell asleep behind the wheel and ran into a tree. My family hired Michael Dreishpoon's... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Jeffrey Mark Zimel

I have known Mr "Spoon" since college. He possesses all of the character traits of an exceptional attorney - smart, caring, persuasive, and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Zimel , Murrieta (CA), Almost 2 years ago
Anthony Mayol

I endorse this lawyer's work, his integrity, and his commitment to his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Mayol , New York (NY), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Michael Dreishpoon was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1991 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Hofstra Law School 2000–present
Partner at Scheich, Goldsmith & Dreishpoon, P.C. 1993–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Hofstra University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1990
UCLA History Bachelor of Arts 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2012
BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Queens County Bar Association - Grievance Committee 2011-present
Member New York State Bar Association 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Personal Injury Law St. John's Law School Presentation 2008
Criminal Law College Criminal Seminar 1993

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