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

294 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 41 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Veronica | September 24, 2014 | Expungement

DRUGS AND POTENTIAL DWI DISMISSED

Mr. Grosso was one of the most exceptional lawyers I have ever experienced work. He expunged my original charges including loss of license, drug possession, points on my license, and even possible jail time. DRUGS AND POTENTIAL DWI DISMISSED! He was very helpful and ALWAYS kept in touch and kept me u...p to date on my case. In any case scenario, I would highly recommend Micheal Grosso.

Posted by Sue | July 04, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Call Grasso first !

I received 2 traffic violation tickets. One would've been 5 points on my license if I had pled guilty. I definitely needed legal representation ! I called Mr. Grasso and he returned my call very quickly. On my court date I was nervous since I haven't been to traffic court in over a decade. He w...as able to calm my nerves and negotiate with the prosecutor to a lesser offense with NO points on my license ! I just paid a fine. If you receive a traffic violation that could be detrimental to your driver's license / insurance rates, you should definitely call Michael A. Grasso. He is courteous, professional, very personable, and easy to talk with. He will be the only lawyer I call if I ever need legal counsel again !

Posted by Leslie | June 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Mike has your back!

Fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a pole. Police hit me with a DWI IN A SCHOOL ZONE, ANOTHER DWI, CARELES DRIVING, WRECKLESS DRIVING, & FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE. Being my first offense I was looking at 2yrs loss of license for DWI in a school zone plus an interlock device to blow in to start ...my car when I would get my license back. With having Mike by my side I walked away with a regular DWI with 4 months loss of license. Thank you Mike! I highly recommend Mr. Mike Grasso he has your back! He stays on top of his cases and will not stop until his client is satisfied, & always informs his clients about what's going on, he will not leave you in the dark about anything!

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Charge Dismissed! Highly Recommended!

Mr. Grasso is an expert in criminal defense. When I met Mr. Grasso I was facing significant jail time and he assured me that he would not stop working my case until he achieved the best results possible. He kept his promise and the charge against me was dismissed! Unfortunately this was not my... first time getting arrested, so I have dealt with a few other lawyers in the past. None compare to Mr. Grasso. He mailed me copies of all correspondence with the court including all motions filed. He also called me several times to keep me informed about what was happening with my case. I greatly appreciate this because in the past other lawyers have left me in the dark and I had to show up to court not knowing what to expect. His prices are very reasonable and he was willing to accept a payment plan. Many lawyers will charge you double and do half the work. I strongly urge anyone who is facing criminal charges to take my advice and choose THE BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER, Michael A. 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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Sidney Rossi

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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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