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 76 - 80 of 241 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing ACS Lawyer

I had a case with acs, I decided to hire Mr. Discioarro and I am happy I did. My case was resolved and my name was cleared. Thank you for all you help Mr. Discioarro. I recommend this attorney he always responds and does what he says he will do.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing

It’s a shame Innocent people get falsely accused for custody purposes. Michael was excellent and help me with my case. Glad to have worked with him as he was available every step of the process.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

A perfect lawyer for Child Abuse

I highly recommended Michael S. Discioarro, who handled my case in excellent way. I like his action plan very much, 24 hours service, job to be done are the main features of on his profession. In my case, he was fighting to concern authorities by professional way and the case was completely dismisse...d. During my case, I am feeling that he is the right person to handle the ACS cases. I am definitely recommended to his service; you will get out from unnecessary harassments.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

He helped me with my case that I was accused for something that I never did, I asked for his help and he did a great job. My case was dismissed right away!

Posted by Roy | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The help you didn’t know you would need!

I had a great experience at this law firm. They were very professional and worked really hard on my case. I’m so grateful and would highly recommend to everyone.

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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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