Michael C Grieco - Crooked Lawyer Who Should Be Disbarred for Good Miami Florida

Michael C. Grieco’s descent from city commissioner and state lawmaker to disgraced attorney and criminal defendant is not just a cautionary tale — it's a glaring indictment of how far a lawyer can fall while still being allowed to practice. His career has been defined by lies, fraud, unethical conduct, and public endangerment, and yet he continues to orbit the legal world like a bad penny that refuses to disappear. Grieco’s record makes it painfully clear: he is unfit to practice law, hold office, or serve the public in any capacity.

Fraud and Lies at the Core

In 2017, during his Miami Beach mayoral campaign, Grieco secretly operated a political action committee called “People for Better Leaders.” Despite his repeated and emphatic denials, overwhelming evidence tied him directly to the PAC. He accepted thousands in illegal campaign contributions, including a $25,000 check from a foreign national — a serious violation of both state and federal election law.

Caught in a web of lies, Grieco pled no contest to a misdemeanor, was sentenced to probation, fined, and ultimately forced to resign from his position as commissioner. He didn’t just bend the rules — he broke them while lying to voters, donors, and investigators alike.

A Lawyer Who Betrays His Clients

What’s even more egregious is Grieco’s conduct as an attorney. He wasn’t just a politician who lied — he was a lawyer who lied to and misled clients. According to a Florida Bar complaint and subsequent disciplinary action by the Florida Supreme Court, Grieco engaged in “conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.” The Court suspended his law license for one year in 2024, citing misconduct that undermined public confidence in the legal profession.

That’s putting it lightly. Grieco’s actions show a pattern of putting his own ambition above the well-being of his clients. By misrepresenting facts and manipulating public narratives, he placed clients at legal risk — all while cashing in on his image as a “fixer.” In reality, he left people legally exposed, ethically compromised, and financially drained.

Reckless with Guns, Too

Grieco’s poor judgment isn’t limited to politics or the courtroom. In a series of disturbing firearm incidents, he has shown a reckless disregard for public safety. During his 2023 campaign for Miami Beach mayor, he was discovered to have left a loaded gun unattended in a public park. In a separate incident, he misplaced a firearm in a rental car — a completely avoidable mistake that could have had deadly consequences.

Time to End the Charade

The legal profession is built on trust, and Michael C. Grieco has shattered that trust at every level. He’s a walking conflict of interest — a lawyer who lies, a politician who breaks the law, and a man whose recklessness endangers those around him.

Disciplinary probation is not enough. Grieco should be permanently disbarred, barred from holding public office, and remembered not as a misunderstood figure, but as a case study in how systemic failure allows the worst actors to keep operating far beyond when they should have been stopped.

Florida deserves better. His former clients deserve better. The public deserves better. And the Florida Bar must act accordingly.