Michael Domenick DiCindio

Michael Domenick DiCindio

also known as Michael D. DiCindio, Mike DiCindio

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

29 S. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DiCindio Law, LLC

29 S. Walnut Street, West Chester, PA, 19382

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Michael Domenick DiCindio's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jess | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Talk to Mike Now and Not "in a bit"

There are an endless number of words I could select when it comes to describing Mike, but one word simply does not do him justice. In what turned out to be a "high profile" in the media sense of a case for us both, Mike never wavered in the fight for me. Mike recognized the demise in something going ...on with me further greater than me committing a crime. Respectfully involving my family to ensure I received the necessary care is something we will never be able to repay him for. He advocated for me even though the odds, mostly due to my own acting out during the process could have caused a much different outcome than the one he fought for. Mike will never tell you what you want to hear during any of the processes because that is not what anyone facing criminal charges needs to hear. He will tell you several potential outcomes based on his personal experience in both prosecuting and defense. It is obvious he takes his time to read and research the facts and develops different action plans to develop an appropriate strategy. While not only intelligent he is humble and will never admit he is the one who saved my life and shaped the trajectory of my future for not only myself but my children. The place I am three years later is spearheaded by Mike's stoic fight for appropriate accountability and his belief in humankind. He is fantastic with his communication both in email and phone calls. Should he not be able to answer you he will in fact get back to you in a bit. Mike, all the love from the C's to Esquire, Mike D.

Posted by Colleen | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Tremendously talented attorney and a really good person as well!

Hello. If you need the best of the best, Mike is your guy. Extremely knowledgeable re the letter of the law and also has a great knowledge base re the Judges and DA's in Chester County. He represented me with a complex 2nd DUI - where I could have faced 90 days in prison. Mike's statement to the... sentencing judge on my behalf - swayed the court and I got a much, much reduced sentence. Always available by phone, gets right back to you and actually CARES about you, your case and your freedom as much as you do. This is a rare quality in my opinion. Just as good as it gets - period. You only need to make one Call. Call Mike.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best Lawyer to get!! I highly recommended!!

With everything going on in the world today, legal issues only make it so much worse. Michael DiCindio didn’t let any of those issues affect his ability to represent me. Open, caring, and honest he explains everything in detail that you actually get to “overstand” the situation if that makes sense. ... He absolutely worked my case as if I was the only one that he had to represent. Dealing with lawyers in the past, there was always the notion that you were just a number. It wasn’t like that at all with Michael DiCindio, he stated that I can call him at anytime with any concerns or questions and actually really mean anytime. The amount of detail and structure he put into my case was amazing and even with my fears of outcomes he went over them in complete detail and explored different avenues. While doing all of that he explains the best possible things for you to do for the case and things that may help you personally. Long story short he was able to get the best possible outcome for me which was an option that wasn’t even on the table. I honestly will tell you hands down that Michael DiCindio is the Lawyer that you want representing you.

Posted by Ed | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Success Starts with Michael

If you find yourself in need of legal representation in Pennsylvania, the absolute best thing you can do to ensure the best outcome possible, is to have Michael DiCindio by your side. I hired Mr. DiCindio through the recommendation of another attorney, for a DUI case involving my son. Patient, resp...ectful and always available, Mike treated my son with the same urgency, care, and personal attention that he would afford a member of his own family. Mike is compassionate, non-judgmental and 100% honest. He always ensured my son fully understood the status of the case and the recommended path forward, which in this case was a successful entry into the ARD program. There was never a time over the six-month course of the case where a concern or question he had was not answered same day. He was treated as if he was his most important client. Mike partnered with us every step of the way to ensure our case was concluded with the absolute best outcome available. Three simple words Mike said to us toward the beginning of the process confirmed we were in good hands: “I’m always here”.

Posted by Shannon | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Expertise & Caring - BEST ATTNY!!! DUI / DRUG CHARGES

My son had a 2nd DUI charge at barely 21 (1st one ARD) Mike encouraged all the actions my son would need to do to help benefit his case but also help benefit his life; when future drug charges happened Mike kept fighting for my son with honest feedback but caring and experienced steps and resolved th...ese matters favorably - ALWAYS accessible, calling back, and answering questions! He cares about his clients and the results.

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Michael Domenick DiCindio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very hard working, bright, energetic, works very well with others and talented in the courtroom"

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Daniel Herr

Litigation lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike for several years. Mike is a tireless advocate and a smart, savvy trial-attorney. Mike has an incredible work ethic and always maintains the highest of ethical standards. I highly recommend Mike for personal injury and criminal defense matters."

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Daniel Whitney

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is extremely proficient. He has an eye for the minute details that make the difference between the defendant leaving the courtroom in chains and walking out a free man. I highly recommend him."

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Alicia Fastman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Albert Sardella

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aimee Schprechman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irene Levy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable and ethical. I highly recommend Michael."

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Michelle Fioravanti

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is an experienced trial lawyer and has tried many cases to verdict. I highly recommend him if you need a civil or criminal attorney."

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James Doyle

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. DiCindio is an honest, intelligent and highly competent attorney."

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Eric Trajtenberg

Litigation lawyer | Jan 20

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"Mike is a respectable, professional opponent with excellent trial skills."

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Raymond Tarnowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Norcini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is well prepared, well versed in the law and is always professional. I find him to be an excellent attorney."

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Government lawyer | Jan 02

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Michael van der Veen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working and bright. He puts the people he represents first and has a strong knowledge of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Top Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine

2010

James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Outstanding Board Member, Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society

2009

Best Cross Examination, Buffalo-Niagara National Mock Trial Competition

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Widener University School Of Law Legal Education Institute

2014 - 2014

Attorney, The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen

2010 - 2014

Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Committee member Young Lawyers Divison

2015 - 2015

John E. Stively American Inn of Court

Member

2015 - 2015

Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry

Member

2014 - 2014

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Assault

Dismissed after preliminary hearing ***Past results do not guarantee similar results in future cases***

Burglary and Aggravated Assault against an Officer

Aggravated assault dismissed after the preliminary hearing. Soon thereafter a favorable misdemeanor probationary plea agreement was reached. ***Past results do not guarantee similar results in future cases***

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Education

2010

Widener University School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

2007

Moravian College

BA with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2010

Chester County Citizen's Police Academy

Chester County Citizen's Police Academy

Publications

2024

DiCindioLaw LLC West Chester DUI Lawyer

2024

2022

2022

2022

Languages

English

Activity

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