Michael A Grasso

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Michael A Grasso

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Belmar, NJ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense ... +6 more

701 Main Street, Suite 102, Belmar, NJ

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About Michael

Biography

PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND PERSONALIZED DEFENSE FOR ALL DUI/DWI, STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.

PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND PERSONALIZED DEFENSE FOR ALL DUI/DWI, STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.

PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND PERSONALIZED DEFENSE FOR ALL DUI/DWI, STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

24 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Federal Crime 25%

24 years | 250 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 10%

24 years | 1,000 cases

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

24 years | 250 cases

10%
Gun Law 5%

24 years | 250 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

24 years | 700 cases

5%
Sex Crime 5%

24 years | 250 cases

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

24 years | 250 cases

5%
Violent Crime 5%

24 years | 250 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael A. Grasso Attorney at Law

701 Main Street, Suite 102, Belmar, NJ, 07719

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Michael A Grasso's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

292 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 36 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by JOSE | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Dismissed

Mr. Grasso dismissed My Second DUI and 3 traffic tickets. I would highly recommend Micheal Grosso. thank you for your help..BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE EVER

Posted by Bob Marzulli | April 22, 2015 | Administrative Law

Strong work ethic with exceptional knowledge of his craft...

I hired Michael Grasso after reading all the positive customer feedback his firm received from this and other rating formats. I must say without hesitation, his work was exceptional. He's a no nonsense focused attorney and his legal support person in the office, her name is Isa.. has the same strong ...and committed work ethic as Michael. My challenges with NJ DMV date back more than 30 years. My DL was suspended in 1983 and remained that way UNTIL NOW! Michael knew exactly how to approach the various agencies that were mired in red tape and to add to that, my case was 30+ years old. Michael stayed with it and kept me informed weekly of his progress. The results were positive beyond belief. The timeframe in which he was able to clear my record is beyond words. If you or a loved one or a trusted friend are having Legal challenges in NJ, I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend Michael A. Grasso, Esq. His practice goes beyond DMV cases as well. Thanks Michael for a job well done!

Posted by Lauren | March 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Look no further, please read.

For anyone looking for a top notch attorney you can trust Michael Grasso to get the job done. I am so confident in his skills that I would recommend him to anyone who has recently received a DUI. The law is so harsh and you need someone with the knowledge, experience, and determination that Mr.Grasso... has. He was able to get me only 90 days lose of license and no interlock device and a low tier first offense DUI. With the BAC reading I had, I would have received 7 months lose of license and 6 month interlock device thereafter. The cost of which would have outweighed attorney fees greatly. He was able to find several faults in the discover and provided expert testimony which lead to this outcome. Other lawyers would have not fought as hard as he did for me and I am very grateful for this. Because it is a long and arduous process, you need someone with compassion and understanding that wants to help people and not in it for the notoriety. Not many attorneys can do what he does. If you are looking for an outstanding attorney, look no further.

Posted by Rob | January 06, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Felony CDS Charges DISMISSED by Michael Grasso! Saved me PRISON TIME! Not Luck, all SKILL!

Michael Grasso is NOT like other lawyers. Firstly, he actually CARES about you, not just as a client, but as an individual walking this path of life. We all slip and make errors, Michael Grasso is there is ensure our legal rights are preserved in spite of any missteps we may take in this journey of... life. Over the course of my relationship with Michael Grasso, he has had 3 DUI charges dismissed for me, COMPLETELY DISMISSED!! More recently, he was able to have a felony CDS possession charge dismissed for me which would have carried a sentence of 3-5 years. Michael is not afraid to get his hands dirty and "play hardball" with the prosecution. HE KNOWS YOUR RIGHTS, and will preserve them at any cost. Most lawyers will take your fees and do nothing more than plea bargain with prosecution to have charges lowered and fines increased. NOT MICHAEL GRASSO. Michael will go through Discovery with a fine tooth comb and find every exploit he can to use against the prosecution. Police officers are human beings, they make mistakes. Michael Grasso finds those mistakes and uses them to get charges DISMISSED altogether. If you want a sub-par lawyer that is going to do nothing more than show up to court and plea bargain, hire someone else. But if you want justice to be served and have your rights as a citizen be upheld, hire Michael Grasso. He knows the law, he knows your rights, and he WILL NOT plea bargain- he will go to trial if he knows he can get your case dismissed. Most lawyers fear going to trial. Not Michael. He plays hardball, and wins. I will NEVER hire another attorney EVER. Michael has had several DUI cases dismissed for me, in addition to this most recent Drug Possession charge. He was able to do so because of his relentless commitment to justice. Most lawyers are not committed to their clients like Michael Grasso. I can call him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for ANYTHING and he will be there for me. The more you work with him, you will inevitably come to the same conclusions I have about Michael Grasso- not only is he the BEST attorney one could hire- he actually CARES about you as a person. He's not all about his fees, he's all about having justice served. Don't plea bargain! Get your charges dismissed! Michael Grasso will find the errors law enforcement has made during their investigation- he will exploit those error and get your charges dismissed. Getting charges for DUI dismissed once, we may say was luck. Getting DUI charges dismissed twice, that is clearly skill. Now, that he has had criminal felony charges brought up against me dismissed, it is clear, Michael Grasso is not lucky, he is just that good at what he does. I encourage you to scour these lawyer rating sites and see if you can find another lawyer that gets charges DISMISSED like Michael Grasso does. You will not find them, Michael Grasso is the BEST and the only one with a track record for having charges being dismissed, consistently, for all his clients. Don't waste your money on a lawyer that just goes through the motions of plea bargaining, hire a lawyer that plays hardball and refuses to quit until justice is served in your favor. Hire Michael Grasso.

Posted by ryantd7 | September 19, 2014 | DUI & DWI

DWI dismissed

I recently received 2 DWI's back to back, one down near Atlantic City, the other in Central Jersey. Believing DWI's were near impossible to beat, I surrendered to the fact that I would lose my license for 31 months and have 2 DWI's on my record, in addition to other penalties and fines. Thanks to M...r. Grasso's unrelenting determination I received only 9 months loss of license and only 1 DWI, with minimum fines and penalties. I was referred to Mr. Grasso from a friend, for who I am very grateful. I had been shopping around, talking to many different lawyers, many good and highly recommended lawyers. Mr. Grasso's confidence in his ability to beat the unbeatable and a genuine concern for his client, had me baited. However, what really hooked me was his expertise. Other lawyers had my discovery papers for weeks and couldn't give me any holes in the prosecution's case. Just on my first sitting with Mr. Grasso, on his first cursory glance of my case, he not only pointed out holes in the prosecution's case, but would in the end be absolutely right about his promises to exploit those holes for dismissal. I owe Mr. Grasso a great deal for his help, unrelenting determination, concern, and expertise. Now I am another person who will be highly recommending Mr. Grasso.

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Michael A Grasso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emeka Nkwuo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Moriarty

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Zavistoski

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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John Rihacek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Christopher Grenda

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Joseph Spinelli

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Dorry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Emily Mari

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael was opposing counsel in a divorce matter. He worked hard for his client in a professional manner."

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Raymond Raya

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Ebberup

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a bright and talented attorney, and a genuine credit to the legal community."

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Anthony Vecchio

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Grasso is a true professional and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend his services."

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Tara Breslow

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Emeka Nkwuo

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Kevin Moriarty

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Robert Zavistoski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Grenda

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Rihacek

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Claire Scully

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Dorry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Spinelli

Personal injury lawyer

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Emily Mari

Family lawyer

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Robert Ebberup

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Winess

Workers compensation lawyer

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John Menzel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Reisig

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Thomas Martin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tara Breslow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Marshall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raymond Raya

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Campbell

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

Haydn Proctor Inn Of Court

Member

2003 - Present

Monmouth County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Ocean County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2002 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

2016

USCG

Masters 100 Tons

2001

Capital University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Ithaca College

BFA

1990

USCG "A" School

MS 420 R

Speaking Engagements

2021

American Mock Trial Finals-Yale University

Trial Advocacy

2018

American Mock Trial Finals-Yale University

Judge / Moderator / Speaker

2010

Local Mock Trials-Princeton University

Judge/Moderator/Speaker

2010

American Mock Trial Association Finals-Yale University

Judge/Moderator/Speaker

2009

American Mock Trial Association Finals-Yale University

Judge/Moderator/Speaker

Languages

English

Activity

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