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 6 - 10 of 28 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer

Mike helped me out with a DUI case i was involved with. He was informative and extremely good his job. Facing some serious charges he was able to help me with being charged for an infraction. The fine was reduced and i will have to take a class. Unfortunately, my license will be suspended but he was... able to get a stay for 20 days so i can work and figure out what i will have to do for the future running my business. I highly recommend Mr. Discioarro.

Posted by Jonathan B | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

GREAT LAWYER , WELL WORTH IT

. MICHAEL IS A HELL OF A LAWYER, AND I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE THAT IS LOOKING FOR THERE MONEYS WORTH .. HE IS GREAT AT BRINGING COMFORT TO THE SITUATION AND A QUICK THINKER WHEN IT COMES TO TOUGH CASES.. ONCE WE DISCUSSED MY CASE WITHIN MINUTES HE ALREADY HAD A PLAN WHICH I FOUND VERY IMPRESSI...VE.. HE REPLIES FAST VIA TEXT , COMMUNICATION SKILL ARE AWESOME AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY I MADE A FRIEND ... SO FOR A DWI OR A DUI HE YOUR GUY!!!

Posted by Rich | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer | DWI Case

Michael is truly the best at what he does. Great guy, very down to earth, straight forward and upfront. He makes the most stressful situations feel very light. After some research online, i found him and read some reviews that prompted me to set up a meeting resulting in me hiring him. After my dwi, ...my car was impounded. He helped me get it back very quickly and was in contact with me every step of the way. He reponded to any questions, messages, or phone calls in a timely fashion. After many court dates, my case eventually got dismissed thanks his dedication and hard work. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Jerry | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great guy, Greater Lawyer

Michael is a great man and more specifically a great lawyer, after being arrested for a DWI in New York, I thought I was done for and I would have to spend time in jail. Michael helped me through the entire process, showing me what I needed to do to beat the case as best as possible. He was upfront a...nd honest with me and told me what will happen and how things were to turn out. I did what I had to do, going through an alcohol program, fixing my driver's license and showing up for ever court appearance. After numerous court appearances, the case was dropped down to a traffic infraction. I felt relieved and happy to know that I only had to pay a $300 fine. I've kept in contact with Mike ever since and even referring him to others that got caught up one night. Thanks again Michael

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended

A colleague of mine was falsely accused of child abuse & was being harassed by the ACS. He said that once he hired Michael he never heard from them again. His case was dismissed. He said that Michael was very professional & took care of his case in a timely manner. I had a similar experience. My DUI ...charge was recently dismissed. I felt very confident with Michael's expertise & knowledge of the legal system. Michael is a very professional no frills defense attorney. I would recommend him to anyone.

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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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