Michael A. DelSignore

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Michael A. DelSignore

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Attleboro, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

120 North Main Street, Suite 306, Attleboro, MA

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About Michael

Biography

Successfully defending OUI cases throughout Massachusetts, Learn the Best way to Defend your Case.

Find the answers to your Massachusetts DUI/OUI questions by calling Attorney DelSignore.

DelSignore Law routinely handles OUI, domestic assault cases and clerk magistrate hearings.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

Massachusetts OUI Lawyer, handling 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense charges, commonly defending cases with claims of bad driving, failed field sobriety tests or breath test results over the legal limit.

25 years | 200 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Massachusetts criminal defense attorney serving Bristol, Plymouth Norfolk and Worcester County. We handle domestic assault and battery case, any type of criminal case from a sexual assault, gun or drug crime to a misdemeanor charge.

25 years | 20 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 24 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DelSignore Law

120 North Main Street, Suite 306, Attleboro, MA, 02703

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20 Eastbrook Road, #304, Dedham, MA, 02026

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Michael A. DelSignore's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

218 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 218 reviews

Posted by Daniel | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer

I was never a big fan of lawyers or the justice system. There is a stigma with lawyers and politicians. I hired Michael for a dui charge. At my age ... I know enough, to know you need a lawyer if you want any hope of clearing your name. If you think you can represent yourself it will be a 3 minute ...trial and it won't go in your favor.... Michael did not meet the social stigma i had for lawyers. His personalty is smooth & neutral & extremely intelligent. He doesn't raise his voice or show any sign of negative emotion while he methodically goes through the circumstances of the case. In my case i didn't have any of my own witnesses. The prosecutor had the police and a civilian witness. I thought there would be no way that i would be cleared .. even though i didn't think i was guilty. He used the arrest report, and the officer's testimony, to put together a cross examination that showed reasonable doubt. He cleared my name and I walked out with a "not guilty verdict" that i never would of received without him. In the 4 trips to the court house .. i can confidently say I had the best lawyer .. who's smooth as ice intelligence ... was the only reason I got my life back. If you think you have no chance of winning your case .. or in my case ...needed the best to make sure of it. This is the lawyer you need. And as a bonus.. he is a great guy.. the first lawyer i've ever met that i can say that about. He has restored my faith in lawyers ... who knows ... maybe i'll meet a politician that will change that social stigma as well.

Michael DelSignore

Replied last July 05, 2018

Thanks for those terrific comments Dan. When a police officer or civilian witness comes into the court, they carry a lot of perceived credibility. The best way to counter that and discredit them is through a careful, calm cross examination based on the facts that tries to show they are mistaken. In a great book on cross examination, a lawyer from Chicago said that what the lawyer needs to do on cross is to look good, meaning maintain their credibility. I try to use the prosecution witnesses as my witnesses to bring out your theory of the case and that was the stragetgy that you saw in action. I wish you and your family the best of luck and enjoyed helping you out. Helping good people get out of tough situations is very rewarding and inspires me in my daily preparation of cases for trial.

Posted by Kash | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Verdict - "Not Guilty"

I was arrested for an OUI - when my wife and myself called Michael on a Sunday morning, and he agreed to meet us the very same day. The case which lasted 2 years and 10 months ended up in a trial and I was proven not guilty. During this period I lived in DC and abroad and, was in and out of Massachus...etts, while Michael kept a constant touch with me on my court dates. Every time we met and the more I got to know him, it felt like I had made the right choice to hand over my life and such an important task to an altruistic and professional individual. More importantly on the day of the trial the way he presented my case to the Jury, for a moment I thought I was speaking to myself in the mirror - he understood me, my case so well and paid attention to many details that it was a walk in the park for him. Finally I never had to testify in front of the Jury and the verdict was "Not Guilty." I am really glad I met Michael, and he will be a part of my life and thoughts always... I wish him and his family all the best.

Michael DelSignore

Replied last July 05, 2018

Thank you for your review Kash; I think the more trials I have, I have learned that our job is to convey to the jury how much we like and care about our client. I am fortunate to have a terrific group of clients and you were an unbelievable person so I felt honored to represent you and knew how much was riding on the case. Even though you did not testify, it is very valuable all the time we spend preparing to testify as it helps me with the cross examination and to convey your story to the jury.

Posted by Jared | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Saved my license

Mike is an excellent lawyer that follows through with his promises. When I read reviews of Mike, and many other lawyers, I came to the realization that there was no other lawyer I would choose to represent me in a OUI case. His 99% OUI practice caught my eye, then the fact that he has literally wro...te the book on OUI cases in MA was what sealed the deal for me. My case was a little bit easier to fight since I wasn't actually driving. It was a cold night in December, I was parked off street in a parking lot with the vehicle running to stay warm while I tried to sleep it off. Mike intelligently cross examined the police officer with words and demonstrations of the field sobriety tests. The research into the officer that was testifying against me was impressive as well. Mike knew when the officer had graduated the academy, asked if he had had any more training on OUI stops since then. When the officer said he hadn't, Mike brought up different facts about how things have changed since 1983 with specific references to the training manual from 1983; the year the officer graduated from the academy. Some of the best money I have ever spent is on Mike, if you are in a similar unfortunate situation, I highly recommend looking into and hiring Mike for a knowledgeable and attentive lawyer to represent your case.

Michael DelSignore

Replied last July 05, 2018

Thank you for your review Jared; doing an effective cross examination is all about being prepared and anticipating the different responses an officer may have, so I appreciate that you mentioned that aspect of the case. I spend a great deal of time on it in preparing any case for trial. I appreciate all of your comments and enjoyed working with you and wish you the best of luck in your career.

Posted by Steve | June 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best defense ever

I retained the services of the Law office of Michael DelSignore to represent me in an OUI case. I was worried sick having never been in this situation before and not knowing what to expect. Mike literally had returned the day before from what I am sure now was a much needed family vacation. To my ama...zement he came to my arraignment totally prepared. He was filing motions that would turn out to be preparation for the best possible defense any one in my situation could wish for. This was followed by the methodical, meticulous and detailed defense as presented by Attorney Julie Gadreau. She was so knowledgeable about my case, paying attention to all details That even though I was panicked she with all the confidence in the world told me that we would win my case. My case was the day after Memorial Day and Julie was working on my case all that day through the night. Who does that? I’m not writing this review because I have to but because I want to let any one who’s reading this to know if you’re walking in to court on a OUI you haven’t retained Mike and Julie you’re doing your self a grave injustice. Pick up your phone call them now and I guarantee you will thank me and soon you will be the one writing this review. If you haven’t figured it out yet I was found “not guilty “ in a jury trial”. It took the jury all of 5 mins to reach that unanimous decision and give me my life back. Go figure. That speaks dividends to their preparedness of my case. Thank you again Mike and Julie you guys rock.

Posted by Diego | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

For legal representation regarding a DUI, Mike is who you need to call.

Michael was the best option i could have taken in my DUI case. After a long 3 year case at Brockton court i had already lost most hope of any good outcome for me, it was a really tough case. At the end Michael used all his knowledge to fight for me every step of the process up until trial and We cam...e out victorious winning the case against all odds. Highly recommend his services to anyone who might be in a similar situation.

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Michael A. DelSignore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Albin Moser

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are pulled over in Massachusetts, this is the man to hire. You will be surprised how well it can go with the right lawyer guiding you. He will get you through this."

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Duff Ayers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great lawyer and expert in the field of impaired driving defense. He fully understands the myriad of complex issues in this practice area. He also takes time to study the intricate details of field sobriety testing and chemical testing that make a difference to his clients. I highly recommend Mike for anyone facing impaired driving charges."

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Randall Inniss

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have come to know Michael after working closely with him over several days at a recent national OUI seminar. I found Michael to have an incredible depth of knowledge in the field and area of OUI defense. As someone who practices in this field as well, I would not hesitate to strongly recommend Michael to clients seeking an OUI defense."

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Jennifer Currie

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Ellison

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great lawyer and is extremely knowledgeable on the issues surrounding OUI law in Massachusetts. He is a true professional. I would highly recommend him."

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Matthew Swanson

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wouldn't hesitate to refer any friends, family members, or clients to Michael for OUI defense. His unparalleled knowledge of OUI law enables him to achieve great results for his clients."

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Edward Molari

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a true professional and expert in what he does. He does great work for his clients."

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Bill Farias

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney DelSignore is as good as it gets on OUIs. Very good trial lawyer and knows the area of practice inside out."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

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"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Shahria Boston

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney DelSignore is an outstanding litigator and expert in DWI/OUI. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys south of Boston."

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Melissa Larsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is extremely knowledgable in the area of DUI/DWI. He works hard, fights for his clients and does not hesitate to take a case to trial. I would highly recommend Mike should you need a criminal defense attorney."

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Lawrence Signore

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Michael DelSignore. Attorney DelSignore is quickly becoming a well respected OUI/DUI defense attorney. He returns your calls promptly, answers your questions in plain English, and gets the job done. You will be well served to call his office and ask for his assistance."

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David Flanagan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominique Bogatz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael's professionalism and devotion to his clients is extraordinary. He is an aggressive and effective advocate. I highly recommend Michael for your criminal and DUI/DWI legal needs."

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Catherine Good

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Atty. DelSignore on criminal cases and find him to be both knowledgeable and zealous in the representation of his clients."

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Rhidian Orr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was at a seminar this past week with some of the best DUI lawyers in the US. Michaels name came up numerous times by many different attorneys, everyone one of them was giving him prays. I have known him for a few years. He is a talented and driven lawyer. If you are having issues in Massachusetts he needs to be someone you call. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2012

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2001

graduated with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law

1998

magna cum laude, Rhode Island College

1998

Herbert Winter Award, Rhode Island College

Work Experience

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Supreme Court Law Clerk

2001 - 2005

attorney, Fay Law Associates

Associations

2007 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Rhode Island State Membership Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Doe

OUI 4th, .14 breathalyzer not guilty

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Education

2009

The National College for DUI Defense, Inc.

Certificate of Completion

2008

National College of DUI Defense

certificate of completion

2008

National Assocation of Criminal Defense lawyers

certificate of completion

Speaking Engagements

2013

Confrontation and Essential Developments Under Melendez-Diaz

6th Amendment

Publications

2015

Attleboro Sun Chronicle Drunk Driving Convictions Undermined

2013

Aspatore Book publication Facing an OUI Charge in Massachusetts

2012

Chapter 1, WestLaw Aspatore Publishers Cross Examining an Officer During a DUI Case

2012

Trends in DUI Discovery (Aspatore Publishing) Chapter Author

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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