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 81 - 85 of 241 reviews

Posted by Mary Nassrallah | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Micheal is the BEST Lawyer for Acs!

I have extreme anxiety and PTSD. I don’t like Acs because they don’t play fair. But thanks to Michael he made sure they didn’t harass me or my two young daughters. I didn’t have to deal with Acs at all. When Acs did call, all I had to do was call Michael and he handled it! I recommend him if you hav...e an ACS case he won’t disappoint. I am truly grateful to have found a lawyer like him.

Posted by Jay | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

ACS causes extreme anxiety - Michael fixes that!

Extreme anxiety is the only way to describe what it is like to be called by a person you do not know who wants to invade your home, have access to your medical records, and interview you; without providing details as to what the allegations are. And all of this could result in the loss of access to ...your children. In less than 5 minutes after hiring Michael, the anxiety created by ACS was gone. You have fundamental rights when it comes to government agents. The 4th Amendment protects your privacy. The 5th Amendment ensures you do not have to testify against yourself if you're accused of committing a crime. There will not be an adverse inference if you exert your rights. Michael helps you assert your rights - and protects you. ACS ignores these rights. They try to make you think that they have the right to invade your home without a warrant or probable cause. They want to interview you to twist your words in an attempt to portray you as an unsavory and incompetent parent. Don't allow ACS to intimidate you. They are low-level bureaucrats but protect yourself and your family from these thugs by hiring Michael. Lastly, Michael is a unique attorney. He is one of the most responsive attornies I have ever worked with; he answers the phone immediately, is always prepared to deal with ACS, and knows their tactics.

Posted by Jessie | October 25, 2021

Helpful and professional

Michael was alwahs available and exained everything. I was able to move ln with my lofe hes not cheap but worth it

Posted by amy | October 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Terrible attorney

he quit half way through my case citing communication difficulties and refused to refund my money. He also told me he couldn't do anything for me so I had to retain another attorney who got my charges reduced to violations. He didn't do anything except take my money and run. Do not recommend.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

ACS Case Deemed Unfounded!

Mike Discioarro is a tenacious lawyer who doesn’t let ACS workers get their way! The ACS worker in my matter had resorted to using bullying tactics in order to level baseless claims against me. However, as soon as I hired Mike he assured me that I wouldn’t have to speak with the ACS worker anymore an...d that he would be doing all the talking. Through strong words in letters and video calls, Mike made it clear to ACS that they picked the wrong parents to mess with. My kids are the apple of my eye and are extremely well cared for. So naturally, I was surprised when ACS came knocking on my door. I was in need of an experienced attorney who would play hardball with this dysfunctional agency. That attorney was Mike Discioarro. His services are not cheap but worth every penny! Due to the combined efforts of Mike and my family I was recently informed via mail that the case brought against me by ACS was deemed unfounded! Don’t unwittingly fall victim to the nasty tactics of ACS. Hire Mike Discioarro!

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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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