Michael S. Discioarro

Michael S. Discioarro

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Child abuse Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 65%

1,000 cases

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

A full service New York City Criminal Defense Law Firm. Former Prosecutor Handles All State and Federal Criminal Cases.

25 years | 1,000 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

Handling DWI cases in all of New York City.

1,000 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY, 10004

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Michael S. Discioarro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 117 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

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Michael is a very straight foward lawyer, He doesnt play around when it comes to you’re acs case safe to say I am very satisfied with him and the job he has done. Acs can be a nightmare and he assures you that everything will be alright.

Posted by Rafael | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

No Situation Too Bleak - He Will Come Through for You!

I was on probation for 4 years for a class B felony case and had 2 years of probation left. I was doing so good and eager to be considered for early release when suddenly I was falsely accused of domestic violence because my girl wanted to get back at me for choosing my wife. Despite the charges bein...g dropped by the accuser, I was backed into a corner by the DA because I was on probation. I had to cop out to a domestic violence charge and attend a program I sincerely did not deserve. I was sure that I wouldn’t qualify for early release anymore but that’s when I found Mr. Discioarro and plead my case. Yes, I did the first crime and I was justly sentenced but the second? No way, I was a cheater not a woman abuser. Mr. Discioarro believed in me and knew I deserved proper representation as I should have still been considered for early release because I was manipulated by the system and had that case not appeared, I would have had a stronger case for release. Long story short, Mr. Discioarro understood me, fought for me, knew the law and in the end, his dedication and hard work on my case allowed for justice to prevail. I am a free man today and there is no greater feeling than to have your freedom restored. Thank you Mr. Discioarro, you’re truly the best. If you’re on the fence about hiring him, let this be your sign to do it! You will not regret it!

Posted by Tanit | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

If you have ACS harassing you Michael Discioarro is the lawyer you want

When you hire Michael you don’t just get a lawyer, you get a friend. He knows the law and he knows how to handle these agency workers. He makes himself available 24/7 and he empowers the family by informing you of your rights and exposing the agency for their deceit. He helped my son and I would Mich...ael to anyone facing a child welfare agency. No one should fight those agencies without a lawyer and Michael Discioarro is the man you want by your side!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The One and Only defense against ACS

Before hiring Michael I read the reviews like you are right now and thought there was no way he could help me. I felt completely powerless and hopeless. My baby girl was falsely taken from me right after she was born in the hospital. I thought if I complied with ACS it would go away since I was i...nnocent but I soon learned that dealing with ACS was like living in a world where you have no rights. Every single thing you say and do will be twisted, manipulated and used against you. I cried every single second of every single day. When I sat in his office he told me we would take the power back. He was so confident and strong I didn't believe him. I actually walked out. I now thank God everyday that I went back. He took charge of everything. He had my previously "powerful" ACS caseworker stuttering and stumbling over her lies. In the first month after hiring him I was back with my baby. And by the next court date ACS coward to Michael and settled my case. There is NO WAY to get through this without him. Do not speak to a single soul about your case until you speak to him.

Posted by Kim | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best darn LAWYER ever

Happy days are here again.. All because of MR.MICHEAL DISCIOARRO HE DID EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO CLEAR MY NAME IN A BOGUS ACS CASE MR.D GOT MY CASE DISMISSED BEFORE I EVEN GOT TO THE HEARING IF YOU HAVE ACS CASE MR.D IS YOUR. MAN THANK YOU SO MUCH MR.D..I KEEP HIM ON SPEED DIAL.❤

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Michael S. Discioarro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Caliendo

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a very tenacious advocate who fights hard for his clients."

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David Zaslavsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having consulted with Michael on several matters over the last couple of years. He is an excellent attorney and an exceptional advocate. Moreover, his knowledge of criminal defense is about as good as it gets."

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Stephen Preziosi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As an appeals lawyer, I have reviewed the work of hundreds of criminal defense attorneys. Michael stands out as one of the preeminent attorneys in New York City. His hard work, ability to focus in on important issues, and attention to his clients in unparalleled. If you are charged with a crime, your first phone call should be to Michael Discioarro."

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André Travieso

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Caliendo

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Zaslavsky

Family lawyer

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Stephen Preziosi

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Michael S. Discioarro, LLC

2011 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, Hunter College

2007 - 2008

Adjunct Professor, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

2001 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County Distirct Attorney's Office

Associations

2003 - Present

Bronx County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Pennsylvania State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2012

Thomson Reuters Strategies for Defending DWI Cases in New York

Languages

Italian

Spanish

Activity

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