Michael Dreishpoon

Michael Dreishpoon

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

11835 Queens Blvd Ste 1500, Forest Hills, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

33 years

30%
DUI and DWI 15%

36 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Dreishpoon

11835 Queens Blvd Ste 1500, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-7252

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Michael Dreishpoon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 136 - 140 of 175 reviews

Posted by Radik | March 31, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I've used many lawyers in the past. Michael Dreishpoon is the best!

Michael Dreishpoon saved me from a felony conviction, in fact, he got me an acd on a felony dui charge. I'm no stranger to getting in trouble with the law. I've had numerous priors and my criminal background is extensive. When I was arrested on a dui charge, I thought for sure I was doing jail time. ...This was my second offense on a vtl charge. Nys guidelines for second dui conviction within 10 years is imprisonment. I've used many lawyers prior to Michael Dreishpoon. None of them were competent and I wasn't satisfied with the outcomes of my cases. I figured I'd find a new attorney for this charge, because I knew It carried a harsh sentence. I started looking around, going from lawyer to lawyer and finally met with Michael Dreishpoon. Not only was he understanding and knowledgeable, he was also very considerate of me. He explained that I had nothing to worry about and that he would do his best to accommodate my case. I put my trust in Michael Dreishpoon, and surely enough it was a smart decision. He fought well for my best in in interest and prevailed. I was conditionally discharged and only had to pay fines. Amazing experience and outcome. I'm very satisfied with his representation. Not only did I meet a great attorney but I met a friend as well. I would highly recommend Michael Dreishpoon.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015 | Personal Injury

professional and detail oriented

Worked hard on my case from the moment I retained him. Came to my hospital room and assured me the end result will be a winning one. Worked extremely hard and addressed my needs as a client. To the point and always prepared to handle my case when presented with offers and counter offers. Extremely ha...ppy with my decision and Michael respected my decisions and the approach was professional and the vast knowledge was impressive.Thank you job well done.

Posted by Pamela | February 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The best!!!

before contacting atty. Dreishpoon, i had a lawyer who doesnt know anything! I felt like i was the lawyer and i tell him what to do! Didnt wanna waste my time so dropped that lawyer and googled online looking for a good lawyer around my area! There he was! Thought he was just another lawyer! But, i a...dmit...i was wrong! He got me a cool deal an ACD and stay out of trouble for a year! And dismissed! Didnt have to go to an anger management daily for 12 weeks as what the public defender was requesting for me to do! Atty Dreishpoon asked the judge to remove it and she did! :-) thank God for having a lawyer like him!

Posted by Seydou | January 09, 2015 | Personal Injury

I'm so happy with the way my case was handled

I don't have words to express myself to michael Dreishpoon . But I can definitely tell you our first meeting keep me confident and give me a strong hope that I will be ok . Michael and his partners Alex and all the staff put me at ease, everyone of them tried to help the best they can. Because of th...eir diligence, experience and competence, my case had a beautiful and a very successful ending. I was very happy with the award I received. I can now move on with my life. So please if anyone is injured in an accident my best advice to you is to hire Michael Dreishpoon ,believe me you won't regret it at all. Thank you

Posted by David | October 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Results

I consulted Michael as he was recommended by a personal friend. I had spoken to two other lawyers, but I decided to go with Mr. Dreishpoon as he conveyed experience, knowledge and confidence. Mr. Dreishpoon mapped out the exact process and the possible outcomes. He was diligent with my case, and fo...llowed through with professionalism. He was able to have my case dismissed through the same process he had spoken to me about. I will recommend Michael Dreishpoon as a defense Lawyer in the future if anyone is ever in need of one.

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Michael Dreishpoon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW MICHAEL FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS . MICHAEL IS AN EXCELLENT LAWYER WHO WORKS VERY HARD FOR HIS CLIENTS AND GETS GREAT RESULTS MICHEAL IS A REAL PROFESSIONAL MICHAEL IS WELL KNOW AND WELL RESPECTED IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY"

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Shahab Ghalambor

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an outstanding lawyer, who goes out of his way to ensure that his clients are satisfied from start to finish. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any matters relating to personal injury, and look forward to working with him for years to come."

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Mary Katherine Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Dreishpoon is a credit to the profession! He is responsive, knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients. I have referred clients to him and consulted him on my own clients' cases--each time with excellent results. I highly endorse him."

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Jeffrey Zimel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Mr "Spoon" since college. He possesses all of the character traits of an exceptional attorney - smart, caring, persuasive, and dependable. He is uncommonly accessible to his clients and communicates with them in a straightforward manner. I am a criminal defense attorney in California and am impressed by Mr Dreishpoon's commitment to his clients. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work."

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Anthony Mayol

Personal injury lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robert Lucks

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael Dreishpoon for twenty years and I can endorse this lawyer without any hesitation. Mr. Dreishpoon works tirelessly on behalf of his clients, acting zealously in the pursuit of the best possible outcome for each and every client. He is smart, experienced and practices law with the highest level of ethics and integrity."

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Douglas Scheinman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a tireless and dedicated attorney. Without exception, all referral to Mr. Dreishpoon have been met with positive results."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shahab Ghalambor

Employment and labor lawyer

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Douglas Viviani

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Zimel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Lucks

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2007

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2006

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2005

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2004

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2003

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2002

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2002

Leadership and Achievement, Strathmore's Who's Who

2001

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2000

Adjunct Faculty Member, Hofstra University School of Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Hofstra Law School

1993 - 2003

Partner, Scheich, Goldsmith & Dreishpoon, P.C.

1990 - 1993

Staff Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of New York

Associations

2011 - Present

Queens County Bar Association - Grievance Committee

Board Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sexton v. Flemming and Ford Motor Credit

Settled for 3.2 million at a pre-trial mediation.

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Education

1990

Hofstra University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1987

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

St. John's Law School Presentation

Personal Injury Law

1993

College Criminal Seminar

Criminal Law

Languages

Spanish

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