Michelle Dipaolo

Trial Practice beginning in law school through my career as a Prosecutor and continuing in my own practice that I run with my husband, Anthony C. DiPaolo. My courtroom skills allow me the ability to cross over into many practice areas including but not limited to criminal, matrimonial, family and personal injury law. Our firm also specializes in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as Real Estate. I have appeared on 48 hours Hard Evidence on CBS and American Greed on CNBC regarding my role as a Prosecutor of a Bank Robbing former stock broker. Including the practice of law, I am currently an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Nassau Community College, the third largest college in New York State.

New York

Since 1999

Owner/Managing Partner

The Law Offices of DiPaolo and DiPaolo, LLP

2010 - Current

Owner/Managing Partner and Head of Litigation. Currently handling matrimonial, family, criminal and civil negligence matters. Also providing attorney services such as per diem appearances on criminal and civil matters in all five boroughs.

Of Counsel

Lerner and Lerner, P.C.

2010 - Current

Of Counsel for the purposes of Criminal Trial Litigation and appearances.

Adjunct Professor

Nassau Community College

2006 - Current

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice. Responsibilities include creating and executing curriculum; mentoring and evaluating student progress; writing, proctoring and grading examinations for courses in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Investigation, Foundations of Criminal Justice and Research in the areas of Crime and Security.

Assistant District Attorney/Prosecutor

Nassau County District Attorney

1998 - 2005

Responsible for criminal caseload through all phases of the judicial process including preparation and completion of daily court calendar, plea bargaining, motion practice, warrants, conducted grand jury proceedings, hearings, trial and sentencing. Handled many high profile press cases from crime scene to conclusion including but not limited to Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Assault, Rape. Last assignment Homicide Bureau.

Hofstra Law School

New York University

B.S. | English and Education

1993 - 1995

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Provisional teaching certification for secondary education, University Honors Scholar Award, Dean’s List, Transfer Scholarship, School of Education Trustee Scholarship

Activities: Student Government

Nassau Community College

A.A. | Liberal Arts

1991 - 1993

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Who’s Who, Phi Theta Kappa, College Service Award, JFK Award for Extracurricular Activities, Student Activities Award, Dean’s List.

Activities: Student Government President; served as liaison between students and administration. Assisted in the revision of the Sexual Harassment Policy. Search committee for Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. Executive Board of Faculty/Student Association

Nassau County Bar Association

member

2012 - Current

Criminal Courts Bar Association

member

2012 - Current

Former Assistant District Attorney's Association

Executive Board -Treasurer

2005 - Current

Activities: An organization consisting of former Assistant District Attorney's of Nassau County.

New York State Bar  # 2945483

Member

1999 - Current