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Our firm has a proven track record for twenty three years of turning hopeless legal prosecutions into not guilty verdicts, very favorable pleas or just outright dismissals.
We maintain a small boutique operation so we can continue to provide the specialized attention and detail that all of our clients deserve.
To our past clients we thank you for your patience, cooperation and loyalty. To our future clients we thank you for taking the time to read about us and welcome the opportunity to go to work for you. We believe in one thing here at The Law Office of Michael A. Grasso, Esq., LLC and that is preserving your fundamental constitutional rights.
Whether you are the target in a crime ring or financially and personally entangled in a domestic quagmire, we take the time up front to review your matter free of charge and hold you to no further obligation. Our predominant purpose is to provide a service to our clients that are second to none. We provide legal services on behalf of entities or individuals in the subject matter of Appellate Procedure, Criminal Defense; DWI/DUI Defense, Domestic Violence Prosecution and Defense, Expungement Procedure, Family Law, Juvenile Defense, Immigration Deportation Defense and Municipal Court Prosecution and Defense.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2002
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Posted by Joe | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Lawyer Around
Michael Grasso was the best attorney I have ever used. He is outstandingly professional and very detailed oriented. He took my case and got me a better deal than he first originally thought. I would recommend him to anyone I know as he treats all his clients as family. It was like I had known Michael...
Posted by Anna | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
What a blessing!
Our daughter went off to college and got in with a bad crowd. She was arrested when the car she was riding in was pulled over, marijuana was found and the driver/owner wouldn’t claim it. She was terrified and so were we. We had no experience in dealing with situations like this and had no idea what t...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer and office staff
Michael Grasso and his office support team were very professional, empathetic, and knowledgeable during a very difficult time in my life. Whenever I had a question Mike and his staff always made me feel like a top priority. Mike was able to get my sentence greatly reduced, and for this I will be fore...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
No DUI !
I'm very happy with the outcome of my case. I had gotten a DUI , coupled with a reckless, and failure to maintain lane. Blew a 0.09. The outcome could have been 3 month loss of license, plus all the tickets and DUI, classes. Instead I walked out with only a reckless and 60 day loss of license. I w...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Third DWI ... not guilty
Michael Grasso is a warm caring individual that cares about his clients. I had gotten my third DWI totaling my car and blowing a .15% and I was found with only reckless driving. He is truly an amazing lawyer. He is a miracle worker. He also reached out to me after everything was over to offer AA ...
"Mr. Grasso has appeared before me on many occasions when I was a Municipal Prosecutor. I must say Mike is a zealous advocate for his clients. I have found him to be thoroughly prepared, professional when presenting his legal issues and a formidable adversary for sure. Mike gets results for his clients and I endorse his legal skills without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. During my tenure as the Howell Township Prosecutor I have been the opposing counsel to Michael J. Grasso, Freehold, NJ. Mr. Grasso frequently provided his clients with an energetic and detailed defense for great results. I found Attorney Grasso's presentation of client's defenses to be credible, and well researched. Finally, Mr. Grasso did very well on the driving while intoxicated cases that required fine attention to facts to successfully produce the best possible results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on numerous occasions. He works hard and cares about the outcome of his client's case."
"In any matters in which I must advise my client's in the area of criminal law, I contact Attorney Grasso. Mr. Grasso's experience in handling criminal matters as well as his fierce advocacy of the accused makes him a force to be reckoned with. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grasso is an exceptional advocate when representing clients in municipal courts where my office prosecutes for the State of New Jersey. His experience and passion makes him a valuable asset should you face any traffic or criminal offenses."
"Michael was opposing counsel in a divorce matter. He worked hard for his client in a professional manner."
"Michael is a tremendous advocate for his clients and I would recommend him highly. He is a hard-nosed trial attorney who knows what it takes to get results."
"Mr Grasso is a true professional and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend his services."
"I have known Michael for many years, and we have been co-counsel on a few matters. He is a pleasure to deal with as a colleague, and he always fights for his clients!"
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2025
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
A+, Better Business Review
2014
General Member, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2012
10 Year Anniversary Client Service Award, Lexis-Nexis
2012
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2003 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Michael A. Grasso, Esq., LLC
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Atlantic Highlands Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Freehold Boro Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Freehold Township Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Jackson Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Lakewood Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Manalapan Township Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Tinton Falls Municipal Court
2003 - Present
Conflict Public Defender, Marlboro Township Municipal Court
2010 - 2010
Trial Judge, Yale University
2010 - 2010
Trial Judge, Monmouth County Superior Court
2002 - 2003
Associate, Oliver & Sellito, P.A.
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, The Honorable Richard F. Plechner, J.S.C.
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, The Honorable David A. Rosenberg, J.S.C.
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, The Honorable Melvin L. Gelade, J.S.C.
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, The Honorable Roger W. Daley, J.S.C.
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Frank Friedman & Associates, P.C.
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk, Catley & Oliver, P.A.
1989 - 1993
Boarding Officer, USCG
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Haydn Proctor Inn Of CourtMember
2003 - Present
Monmouth County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Mercer County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2016
Masters 100 Tons
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BFA
1990
MS 420 R
2021
Trial Advocacy
2018
Judge / Moderator / Speaker
2010
Judge/Moderator/Speaker
2010
Judge/Moderator/Speaker
2009
Judge/Moderator/Speaker
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