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

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5.0 /5.0

175 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 41 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Steve | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Tier Lawyer - Gets the job done

With Michael Dreishpoon you can trust that you're getting the best representation. I was able to obtain an ACD and Certificate of Disposition for a theft of services case the very same day of the first appearance in court. He has 20+ years experience in criminal cases around the nyc area and is obvi...ous that he is very familiar with the court system in this city. If you want to make sure your money is put to good use and have the peace of mind of obtaining a favorable result your best bet is to hire Michael Dreishpoon.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer

I got caught up in a bad situation at a former job. My family chose to hire Mr. Dreishpoon to be my lawyer. From the beginning when i spoke to him, he made everything clear to me what i was being charged with, what his goal was, my options. Throughout my 5 month case Mr. Dreishpoon was always in cont...act with me updating me on what was going on, what to expect, and what to consider. Mr. Dreishpoon got every charge dropped on me and managed to lower my felony into a misdemeanor. Mr. Dreishpoon was a amazing lawyer who i would 100% recommend to anyone and i would definitely hire him again god forbid something were to happen.

Posted by Loretta | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car accident

I remember praying to God and asking him to send me a good lawyer after my car accident low and behold I Pick Michael! up on my appointment with Michael he asked me why did I choose him to be my lawyer, and I told him God chose you to represent me because you are the best! I recommend Michael highly ...he fights hard for you! keeps you informed! and such a pleasure to speak with, and his staff oh my God they are the best especially Diane Michael and his staff was always there when I needed them, very prompt and with years of experience he is the one that God chose for me now go ahead choose him to handle your case will be very pleased!!!! Again Michael thank you so much and lots of blessings to you! your family and staff recommending you highly to friends and family.

Posted by Joshua | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very effective Lawyer

Michael Dreishpoon is a top notch lawyer who is very smart and effective at his game of getting his clients the. Eat possible results in situations that have very little positive outcomes for them, especially when they are at the guilty end. My family member was DWI twice the legal limit while drivin...g and also rear ended a police car but he did not a single day in prison because Michael Dreishpoon was very effective in copping a plea deal for him which resulted in no jail time and an expungement of his records so long as he stays out of trouble for a period of time which he did. This lawyer was very composed when I looked at him presenting my cousin's case in front of the judge and mark you, the DA was intent on sending my cousin to Rikers Island because he rammed a police car while drunk. But Mr Dreishpoon fought for him successfully to avoid all of those scary realities. I highly recommend his expertise and knowledge to anyone in such cases. Thank you Mr Michael Dreishpoon.

Posted by Lavern | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence

My name is LaVern...I hired Micheal Dreishpoon for my son who was involved in a domestic violence case and i must say I'm very please with the result he's a very respectful and professional Lawyer I highly recommended him

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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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