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 111 - 115 of 241 reviews

Posted by Tanit | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

If you have ACS harassing you Michael Discioarro is the lawyer you want

When you hire Michael you don’t just get a lawyer, you get a friend. He knows the law and he knows how to handle these agency workers. He makes himself available 24/7 and he empowers the family by informing you of your rights and exposing the agency for their deceit. He helped my son and I would Mich...ael to anyone facing a child welfare agency. No one should fight those agencies without a lawyer and Michael Discioarro is the man you want by your side!

Posted by Lee | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Gets the Job Done!

After I panicked and stressed out about a surprising and ironic ACS case brought against me, Michael put my mind at ease. Michael was easy to understand and relaxed. He took care of business and knew what he was talking about. Most importantly, he took me seriously and cared about my situation wit...h ACS. HE got the case dropped and all is WELL!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Registered Nurse

Highly recommend Mike. I was accused of child neglect and being a medical professional, this could have cost me my career. Mike kept calm and always positive even when I was panicking. Always returned text messages and phone calls. Long story short, he got my case dismissed. Thank you Mike!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The One and Only defense against ACS

Before hiring Michael I read the reviews like you are right now and thought there was no way he could help me. I felt completely powerless and hopeless. My baby girl was falsely taken from me right after she was born in the hospital. I thought if I complied with ACS it would go away since I was i...nnocent but I soon learned that dealing with ACS was like living in a world where you have no rights. Every single thing you say and do will be twisted, manipulated and used against you. I cried every single second of every single day. When I sat in his office he told me we would take the power back. He was so confident and strong I didn't believe him. I actually walked out. I now thank God everyday that I went back. He took charge of everything. He had my previously "powerful" ACS caseworker stuttering and stumbling over her lies. In the first month after hiring him I was back with my baby. And by the next court date ACS coward to Michael and settled my case. There is NO WAY to get through this without him. Do not speak to a single soul about your case until you speak to him.

Posted by Kim | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best darn LAWYER ever

Happy days are here again.. All because of MR.MICHEAL DISCIOARRO HE DID EXACTLY WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO CLEAR MY NAME IN A BOGUS ACS CASE MR.D GOT MY CASE DISMISSED BEFORE I EVEN GOT TO THE HEARING IF YOU HAVE ACS CASE MR.D IS YOUR. MAN THANK YOU SO MUCH MR.D..I KEEP HIM ON SPEED DIAL.❤

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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

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Robert Caliendo

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David Zaslavsky

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Stephen Preziosi

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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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