Atty. Michelle Dipaolo
Michelle DiPaolo received her J.D. from Hofstra Law in 1998 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in January of 1999. In addition to her J.D., Michelle also holds a Bachelor of Science in English and Education, from New York University.
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About Michelle Dipaolo at a glance
Michelle Dipaolo is a Partner based in Massapequa, New York, practicing at The Law Offices of DiPaolo & DiPaolo, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and New York University B.S. English and Education (—). Serands clients in Massapequa, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle DiPaolo received her J.D. from Hofstra Law in 1998 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in January of 1999
- In addition to her J.D., Michelle also holds a Bachelor of Science in English and Education, from New York University
- Michelle has been involved in the practice of law for over 23 years
- Her expertise includes trial work and the handling of intricate legal issues
- She is well-known to the Courts of Nassau County and Suffolk County by virtue of her frequent dealings therein
- Her stature among the bench and bar is high
- She was an Assistant District Attorney for 7 years where she tried numerous, complex and complicated cases never receiving an acquittal
- Michelle was promoted to the Major Offense Bureau after only six 6 years in the office and became the youngest woman to ever serve in that Bureau at the time
- She was interviewed by the Press many times on matters she handled or tried in Court
- Michelle has appeared regularly as a legal analyst on Fox News Channel
- She previously appeared on three national television programs
- 48 Hours: Hard Evidence, American Greed, and Love, Honor & Betray, regarding one of her previous prosecutions
- Michelle is a Managing Partner at the Law Firm of DiPaolo and DiPaolo LLP., where she has focused solely on Matrimonial and Family Court Proceedings
- Michelle has handled matrimonial actions from beginning to completion, including cases that have crossed various jurisdictions and Courts
- Michelle is currently a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where she is a member of the Matrimonial Law Committee
- She is a member of the Criminal Courts Bar Association, as well as a member of the Former District Attorney’s Association where she sits as Second Vice-President on the Executive Board
- In addition, she is a faculty member for the trial seminars at Hofstra University School of Law, where she teaches trial skills in the area of Matrimonial and Criminal Law since 2010
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Massapequa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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