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 86 - 90 of 117 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Thomas | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal and Child abuse

Michael was a true professional. He advised me and represented me on a criminal charge which was not true. His services cleared me and dismissed my charges and gave me faith and hope to move on and put this court and legal process behind me I highly recomend his service.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI case

I was charged with DWI in November 2014 Being in a criminal court is stressful specially when prosecution doesn't want to budge and lower charges. In my case Michael firmly said to prosecution we are not interested in your lousy misdermeanor offer and to prove it, after long hearing dates and filing...s of motions on October 8, 2015 the judge ruled in our favor and dismissed all the charges. Michael is excellent attorney who represents his clients with dedication and professionalism He is one of the best Super Lawyer I will recommend to my family or anyone that's in need of a very good DUI / DWI case lawyer he handled my case precisely and very timely and got my case dismissed. I talked to several attorneys before deciding to go with Mr. Michael His knowledge and enthusiasm set him apart from others considered. He Kept me informed through the entire process and was flexible with payment.... Before I chose Michael to represent me, I have researched and interviewed 6 attorneys. I am very happy I hired him. Michael was extremely professional and knowledgeable in regards to DWI charges. He put in massive amounts of effort into helping me win the case Michael Discioarro was a professional from the start. Michael, you are the best REAL lawyer I know. Your situational judgment is simply remarkable. You have a gift for finding - making - opportunities, and taking advantage of them for your clients. I can't thank you enough. For anyone else with the misfortune of needing Michael's help, you couldn't be in better hands, and I wish you the very best.

Posted by Mervyn | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A lawyer who will always have your back.

Words cannot describe how lucky I am to have Michael as my lawyer. He's knowledgeable and very professional. When my daughter was taken away from me from ACS, he got her back within days. He's one lawyer I'm always going to have on my side.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional & Successful

Mr. Discioarro is an excellent lawyer in every aspect. I recently was involved in a VERY long case where he not only managed for me to succeed, but the case was withdrawn. He protected me and my family and did it with his legal excellence and personal character. If you need a lawyer who is unr...elenting and persistent to defend you and your family there is no doubt Mr. Discioarro is the lawyer for you. I am so glad to have found him to handle my case. In the middle of such a difficult situation Mr. Discioarro was able to provide results. He not only has the expertise to handle the legal aspect of the case, but is able to put his client at ease. Simply the best!

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Excellent

After facing a possible DWI conviction Mr Discioarro walked me through the entire process answering any questions at anytime devoting all his time and energy to the case. He is highly professional, knowledgeable and personable .He fought relentlessly for best possible outcome for me and would not exc...ept anything else, he literally saved my life and I would highly recommend Mr. 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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