Law Offices of Michael J Fioretti, Esq.

02/03/2026

Have a record? Start 2026 off with a clean slate. Call me for an expungement today. 8566441848.

06/26/2025

An updated list of services we provide:
Worker’s Compensation
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense (Indictable and Municipal)
Traffic/DWI
Domestic Violence (Final Restraining Orders)
Defamation/Social Media Rehabilitation
Civil Rights/Police Brutality
Civil Rights/First Amendment
Unemployment Denial Appeals
Insurance Fraud/Declaratory Judgment
Employment Discrimination
Wills/Estates

If you don’t see what you need here, chances are I know someone highly competent who does. Feel free to call anytime. 8566441848

Michael J Fioretti, Esq - Cherry Hill, New Jersey Lawyer.

07/09/2022

Have a criminal record in New Jersey from your wild years? Don’t forget even dismissals are still on your record. Call (856) 644-1848 and I’ll determine if you are eligible for expungement. Flat rate fees.

04/06/2022

Call (856) 644-1848 for a consultation. Worker’s compensation, personal injury, criminal/traffic, labor/employment, civil rights, and defamation. Don’t fight alone.

07/22/2021

Injured at work? The first thing anyone should do is report the injury to a supervisor and have get to a doctor. Write down the date, time and location and a brief statement of what happened. Make a note as to anyone who was there and could potentially be an eyewitness. Do not try to fight these insurance companies alone. Call (856) 644-1848 and speak directly to me. I will make sure you get the necessary medical treatment, that you are compensated if you are out of work, and that you are compensated for the nature and extent your injuries.

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04/24/2020

If anyone is an owner of a restaurant or other service industry business and has made a “business interruption” claim and has been denied by insurance, please do not hesitate to call to discuss your options.

12/17/2019

New sentencing guidelines for DWI in effect as of 12/1/19. Does not apply to offenses occurring before 12/1.

Instead of suspensions, some offenders will have to install ignition interlocks. Experts say that will change behavior while enhancing safety.

07/01/2015

Here is a perfect example of excessive force against a restrained subject. The officer's second serious incident as well. If you or anyone you know is involved with a police encounter that doesn't seem fair, do not hesitate to consult with an attorney. I have over ten years experience in civil rights claims against police officers for excessive force. These incidents should be reported immediately so do not delay.

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/06/were-going-to-need-medical-colorado-officer-reminds-fellow-cop-of-body-cam-but-he-beats-jailed-man-anyway/

A Colorado police officer pleaded guilty to attempted third degree assault after he was recorded on body camera video repeatedly beating a hancuffed man.

06/03/2014

A common question: SHOULD I TAKE THE ALCOTEST/BREATHALYZER WHEN ARRESTED FOR A DWI?

If you are being arrested for a first offense DWI, the answer to this question is an absolute, unwavering, unconditional "yes".

(Remember that prior to taking the Alcotest, you are being watched for 20 minutes by officers to see if you are burping, regurgitating any fluids, ralphing, putting anything in your mouth, etc. so that the reading is not tainted)

It is where we get into the second and third offenses where it can get tricky. The current state of the law in New Jersey is that a prior conviction for refusing to submit to chemical breath testing cannot be used to enhance the sentence on a later DWI conviction. While the period of suspension (2yrs on a second and 10yrs on a third) are the same for a DWI and refusal, a DWI treated as a third carries a mandatory 180 day jail term (90 can be served at inpatient rehab) whereas the third refusal does not).

If you are carrying around two DWI convictions and are arrested for a third. . . .if you are firmly convinced that the stop of your vehicle was legitimate and you are going to blow a high number, refusing the Alcotest will earn you a ten year suspension of your license but keep you out of jail for six months.

If you are carrying around one DWI conviction and you are arrested again. . . if you are firmly convinced that the stop of your vehicle was legitimate and you are going to blow a high number, refusing the Alcotest will permit your attorney to attempt to negotiate a refusal with a dismissal of the DWI. There are no guarantees that this deal will be offered and many variables are considered when pleas are negotiated in cases like these. However, if you do get this deal, you will be convicted of a refusal enhanced by the prior DWI, and be suspended for 2 years with other penalties and assessments. In this case, as the law currently exists, your refusal will not enhance a later DWI conviction and you will face the same 2 years on a later DWI rather than 10 years and 180 in jail.

Obviously, the proper thing to consider in light of these severe penalties is never get behind the wheel after drinking anything. The police are looking for you and you will eventually get caught. Just remember to keep calm and call your lawyer if and when things go bad. Note: You can't ask for a lawyer when you are asked to submit to chemical breath testing. You will be informed of this.

05/17/2014

Big thanks to all who supported. I'll do my best to keep you up to date with some of my more interesting cases (with names omitted of course) and give some advice to avoid some difficult situations on the roads and in court for minor violations. Be well and God bless.