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 51 - 55 of 241 reviews

Posted by MK | March 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Exceptional, high-quality ACS attorney

I found Michael through an extensive Google search after ACS presented me with an indicated report. As someone who is a self-proclaimed Type - A personality, I never imagined myself in need of an ACS attorney. I am very grateful to have connected with Michael. From the beginning, he took his tim...e to understand the case and walked me through the process. I asked many, many questions, highlighting multiple ‘what-if’ scenarios and was always met with very knowledgeable, direct, confident and reassuring statements. He is very responsive and accessible which I found incredibly helpful throughout the process. More importantly, you have to trust him with the process and realize that he shares the same goal as his clients. He understands ACS far better than they understand their own Agency and is able to call out falsities immediately. He’s the type of person that you want on your team and he’ll be your coach and your MVP. Quite honestly, he was exceptional in every aspect and by far exceeded all of my expectations. He was able to have the report changed to unfounded and sealed before the Hearing which I didn’t even consider as a possibility. Truly remarkable and exceptional in his field! If you need him - call him. He’s exactly who you need to represent you!

Posted by Zafira | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Excellent ACS attorney

Mike represented my mom in a complete unfounded ACS case at her daycare. He listened intently, was always prompt and responsive to questions and provided guidance. He defended her assertively at the hearing and her name is now cleared. Very grateful

Posted by Saha | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

ACS Expert

I don’t know what would’ve happen to me and my kids if I didn’t found him on time. Mr. Discioarro has helped me in a very difficult situation I experienced due to ACS worker lies. Please, don’t wait and call Mr. Discioarro immediately if ACS contact you ( do not speak with ACS). He is very prof...essional, was available to me 100% whenever I needed to speak with him. He is very knowledgeable of the law and how to deal with ACS.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Best ACS lawyer!

Mr. Discioarro was recommended to me by another attorney (a friend who is a lawyer in a different specialty) when I found myself in need of representation when ACS showed up at my door. He was very reassuring and provided great guidence during the process. He answered all the calls when ACS and polic...e continued returning to my house. He answered all my questions each time. The case was closed and allegations were unfounded. THANK YOU Michael for everything!

Posted by Eugene | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Best ACS defense attorney

If you are looking for a litigator with knowledge of the system. If you are looking for an attorney who will stand up and fight for you. Michael is that man. From start to finish, he was always there for me. Highly recommend him. Dont hesitate for a second. He is everything you hear about and more.... Michael thank you so much !!! You are the best.

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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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