Michelle DiPaolo

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Michelle DiPaolo

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Massapequa, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

1130 North Broadway, Suite 220, Massapequa, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michelle

Biography

Need a divorce or have child support or custody issues? Call us! Your family is our top priority! (516) 473-0336

Need a divorce or have child support or custody issues? Call us! Your family is our top priority! (516) 473-0336

Need a divorce or have child support or custody issues? Call us! Your family is our top priority! (516) 473-0336

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

21 years

70%
Family 20%

21 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Dipaolo & Dipaolo, LLP

1130 North Broadway, Suite 220, Massapequa, NY, 11758

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Online Presence

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Michelle DiPaolo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent!!! A lawyer's lawyer

My husband hired Michelle's firm to handle a family court matter with his ex-wife and college expenses for my stepson. Not being familiar with the family court system, Michelle guided us through the entire process and was there with us every step of the way. I cannot say enough about her courtesy, ...professionalism, reassurance,honesty, and responsiveness in answering our questions and explaining things so we would understand what was happening at every point in the case. She advocated for my husband beautifully and handled everything from start to finish. It made us both feel better knowing she was on our side and more importantly, that we could trust her with something as important as this. We both feel extremely fortunate that she was there to work with us and to represent his best interests. I would recommend Michelle to anyone looking for an attorney who will represent their best interests and to be honest about what she can and cannot do according to the law, and to be tough and fair at the same time. She is a true professional and a credit to her profession.

Posted by Cynthia | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Honest attorney

I had Mrs. Dipaolo file the paperwork for my LLC. Her office was very efficient and helpful with any questions or concerns I had. The process went smoothly. I just needed to submit all of my paperwork, and they took care of the rest. Because of my wonderful experience, I consulted her with anothe...r legal issue. She unfortunately could not handle it due to a conflict of interest. She gave good, honest feedback. She is my go to attorney, because I know she’s not out to make a quick buck. She gives honest and reliable feedback. It’s no surprise that she has a 5 star rating. She is my go to attorney with any legal issue I’m dealing with. You won’t regret using her!!!

Posted by Kevin | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Michelle Dipaolo is a Fantastic Attorney

Michelle Dipaolo is a tremendously talented family law attorney with a knowledge base that is not limited to divorce or child custody issues but expands to include expertise in a variety of areas of legal matters. She was very responsive to me with any of my urgent matters, and responded just as quic...k to any other question I might have had. Michelle is the best, she meant business, but was very personable. She didn't back down to the other attorney who was trying have everything go his way. Michelle did not overcharge me and was very reasonable when invoicing for her time. I really appreciate that after my divorce was finalized she still calls or emails to follow up with me to check on how my boys and I are doing. I would definitely be interested in having Michelle represent me regarding any legal matters that I may encounter in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend Michelle and her team for anybody looking for a high quality legal firm that also has a very personal touch in making you feel comfortable, in a very difficult, emotional situation.

Posted by Katie | March 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Incredible Lawyer

Michelle handled my divorce recently. Michelle was the perfect mix of tough and compassionate. She always responded quickly to my questions and I never had any trouble getting in touch with her. Michelle was thorough and knowledgable about all aspects of family law and my case was settled professi...onally and quickly. I very highly recommend Michelle and I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to have her handle an incredibly important life decision.

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Michelle DiPaolo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Riesenfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michelle DiPaolo is an attorney that I 100% endorse. I have worked with Michelle on prior divorce/family court matters, as well as on current matters. Michelle is one of the rare few Matrimonial Attorneys, who practices this very tough profession with the utmost level of expertise, ethics and an overall high level of professionalism. It is a pleasure to work with Michelle and I would recommend anyone looking for a divorce/family law attorney, to contact Michelle and retain her services immediately. Thank you for being a wonderful asset to the matrimonial community, Michelle!"

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Kelly Rau

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle has demonstrated that she is a knowledgeable, thorough, attentive and professional attorney."

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Jennifer Mazzei

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is an excellent attorney. She is a true advocate for her clients. She fights hard and does not stop until she has exhausted every avenue. She is most certainly the attorney you want by your side in your divorce. I endorse her."

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Kristin Galison

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. She is well respected throughout the legal community and gained that respect due to the zealous manner in which she represents each and every one of her clients. I recommend and endorse Michelle."

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Kristen Clodfelter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is one of the most zealous advocates I have ever encountered. We were colleagues in the district attorney's office. Based on those years I would confidently endorse her as an attorney. She works tirelessly for her clients."

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John Fellin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having just concluded a sensitive divorce matter with Ms. DiPaolo, I would wholeheartedly endorse her. Her professionalism and attention to the matter were exemplary and helped bring a protentially acrimonious divorce to a smooth conclusion."

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Gail Saul

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is a reasonable knowledgeable attorney who works hard for her clients, and an experienced trial attorney."

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Camille Russell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is committed, knowledgeable and it shows in her performance/results both in and out of the courtroom."

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Lauren Riesenfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kelly Rau

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristen Clodfelter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christina Suriani-Sardo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Mazzei

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristin Galison

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Fellin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Gail Saul

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Camille Russell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner and Managing Partner, The Law Offices of DiPaolo and DiPaolo, LLP

2010 - 2021

Trial Techniques Faculty Team Member, Hofstra University School of Law

2010 - 2016

Of Counsel, Lerner and Lerner, P.C.

2005 - 2021

Adjunct Professor, Nassau Community College

1998 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Women's Bar Association Nassau County

Member

2012 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee

2012 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Former Assistant District Attorney Association

Second Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Leroy Simmonds

Plea bargain

People v. Stephen Trantel

Plea bargain

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Education

1998

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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