Michael Christopher Grieco

Criminal defense Attorney at Miami, FL

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Case dismissed

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Criminal defense

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As a Former Prosecutor (Felony Division Chief) with the Miami-Dade State Attorney and the top peer-rated Miami Beach attorney on , Mr. Grieco and his associates have had the opportunity to participate in and/or try hundreds of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, homicides, narcotics offenses, firearms charges, property crimes, white collar offenses, and DUI’s. He now uses that experience as a criminal (and dui) attorney here in Miami to assist the accused as well as crime victims.
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23 years
DUI and DWI

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As a Former Prosecutor (Felony Division Chief) with the Miami-Dade State Attorney and the top peer-rated Miami Beach attorney on , Mr. Grieco and his associates have had the opportunity to participate in and/or try hundreds of criminal cases, including, but not limited to, homicides, narcotics offenses, firearms charges, property crimes, white collar offenses, and DUI’s. He now uses that experience as a criminal (and dui) attorney here in Miami to assist the accused as well as crime victims.
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As a Former Prosecutor (Felony Division Chief) with the Miami-Dade State Attorney and the top peer-rated Miami Beach attorney on , Mr. Grieco and his associates have had the opportunity to participate in and/or try hundreds of cases, including, but not limited to, homicides, narcotics offenses, firearms charges, property crimes, white collar offenses, and DUI’s. He now uses that experience as a criminal (and dui) attorney here in Miami to assist the accused as well as crime victims. Our firm not only represents a litany of criminal defendants, but we also work as and with corporate counsels for numerous Miami and New York businesses in litigation and transactional matters, as well as municipal ordinance violation defense/prevention.

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Licensed for 22 years

State NY

Status Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday

Acquired 2004

Updated 11/17/2022

State FL

Status Member in Good Standing - Disciplinary Proceeding Pending

Acquired 2000

Updated 02/23/2023

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Michael C. Grieco, P.A.

175 sw 7th St

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Miami, FL, 33130

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4.5 / 5.0

8 customer reviews

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Posted by Steven | September 16, 2020

Case dismissed

I was recently falsely accused of a crime (felony) and Mr. Grieco was on top of it from day 1 with both the police and prosecutors. Made the matter disappear and now we are sealing it.

Posted by MF | August 7, 2012

Aggressive Defense

Mr. Grieco handled my motion for modification of the terms of my probation and he aggressively countered all objections raised in the court. If you want results, you should consider retaining him.

Posted by Gaby W | July 30, 2012

Simply one of the best

Where to begin? Michael handled my 3rd DUI case, a traffic offense that put me in VOP jeopardy and the VOP itself. The results were phenomenal and no matter how badly it got he knew what he was doing. Mr. Grieco is a par with the Roys and Weintraubs of the every day criminal case scene. He does not waste time bsing his clients or babysitting, he focuses on what matters, which is results. If you are looking for a serious criminal attorney who is result driven, look no further.

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Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2012

Dom Violence case dismissed

Got my case dismissed. But whats more important to me is everything he said that would happen with the process went thru way he said.

Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2012

dvi case

He is a serious lawyer, honest, straight to the point and a strong worker, quickly understood my case and everything went successfully

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2010

Handled my DUI. Great result and was always available when I had questions or concerns

Mr. Grieco was my attorney on my DUI last year. He got my case dismissed and my license returned. Most importantly, he always returned my calls promptly and showed genuine concern for me.

Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2010

Personal attention

Michael not only got my case reduced and sealed, but more importantly, he was always available for direct contact when I had questions or concerns. I strongly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2019

Very Disappointed

When seeking a lawyer you are obviously looking for help, guidance, someone to help you. Initially I thought Mr. Grieco could be the one. At first he was responsive but then changed almost immediately. My husband already being in the system needed legal advice, he gave his word to go see him and left him waiting for three weeks. I reached out to him and no response. This is no way to treat anyone who is in need of your help. I can only speak for myself when I say he was a big disappointment to us.

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Response from Michael Grieco October 17, 2019

When folks seek help from a private attorney, many will be given advice consistent with what they want to hear. I won't do that. Moreover, if folks seek an extended amount of advise and counsel without retaining the attorney then that's obviously a problem as well. I work hard to help many and do a great amount of pro bono legal work and it is unfortunate that this anonymous individual chose to air grievances in this forum when they never actually came into the office.

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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2008
updated on 03/08/2019

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Michael's comment: “This reprimand did not involve client representation”

Work Experience

Owner
Grieco Criminal Law Center
2006 - Present

Assistant State Attorney
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
2000 - 2006

Certified Legal Intern
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
1999 - 2000

Legislative Aid/Intern
United States Congress
1995 - 1996

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Education

University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999

American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997

Legal Cases

Burglary with Battery
Case dismissed mid-trial

Multi-million dollar fraud allegation
Case pending

Federal Drug Trafficking Charge
Case voluntarily dismissed by U.S. Attorney after proof of alibi

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Associations

Miami Beach Bar Association
Member
2010 - Present

South Florida Concierge Association
Member
2010 - Present

Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
Member
2010 - Present

BNI
member
2008 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2008 - Present

Federal Bar/Souther District of FL
Member
2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association
Member
2004 - Present

Florida Bar
Member
2000 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Greek

German

Spanish

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Honors and Awards

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Top Peer Rated Attorney
Legal Force
2010

Service Award/Recognition
Department of Justice
2005

5-year Service Award
Miami-Dade County State Attorney
2005

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Speaking Engagements

FL MMTC Institute
Medical Marijuana
2014

Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference
Entertainment Wars in the Courts
2012

Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law Conference
Saving Face; Media and the Courts
2012

Entertainment, Sports, & Intellectual Property Law Conference
Lawyers in the Media, Saving Face
2012

BNI Premier
DUI/Criminal Defense
2010

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Attorney endorsements

Received (16)

Given (11)

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Walter Batt

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diligent and an outstanding lawyer."

Erich Neumann

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ergio Fernandez

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mike as he is superbly qualified in trial work and criminal defense. Definitely top notch in his trade."

Jonathan Perazzo

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Grieco is an upstanding attorney and provides excellent representation."

Rafael Millares

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Michael is a highly skilled and competent Criminal Defense attorney. He works really hard for his clients."

Matthew Ladd

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a hard worker and trustworthy attorney."

David Seltzer

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a top notch attorney. He is reliable and works very hard for his clients and commitment to his clients rights and freedom."

Ivan Parron

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Grieco is a criminal defense attorney with impressive credentials earned during his tenure as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's office. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Ayuban Tomas

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

Brian Barakat

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Grieco as a prosecutor and found him to be a diligent and resourceful advocate. I have no hesitation in endorsing Mr. Grieco's work."

David Kotler

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Grieco as a prosecutor while I was an assistant chief at the Dade County State Attorneys. Mr. Grieco combines innate ability with good preparation making him a formidable attorney."

Jonathan Blecher

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.Mr. Greico's experience is well documented and vows in every case to zealously represent the interests of his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone"

Justin Caldarone

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Grieco and I worked together as prosecutors for many years. Mr. Grieco is an excellent advocate and always gets the best results possible for his clients. If you find yourself facing a criminal charge, you will be lucky to have Mr. Grieco fighting on your behalf."

John Priovolos

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of working with him in the past on a variety of matters, and have always found his work to be top shelf."

Stewart Valencia

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent trial lawyer. Very well prepared. Very knowledgeable in trial tactics, and evidence. Worked against him when he was a prosecutor, and with him when he became a private defense attorney. Very formidable attorney."