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

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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Client

I honestly swear by Michael Discioarro. This is *not* a paid-for response, it is entirely honest and unsolicited - we paid good money to Michael, and he did a great job with the ACS and an unfounded report. Pure and simple. You get what you pay for - and Michael was worth EVERY PENNY.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Knowledgeable & Honest

From the moment I was accused of child abuse, I contacted Mr. Discioarro, who advised me over the phone of my rights. He even text me shortly after to inquire about the outcome, and everything he said would happen, did. Within hours of my release I met with him at his office, and he walked me throug...h what to expect going forward, and how difficult it would be to deal with ACS. I hired him based off his knowledge, how well he knew the system & his brutal honesty. He represented me in both Family & Criminal Court, and due to my busy schedule, he was always prompt, and never wasted my time. When the ACS worker seemed non compliant, Mr. Discioarro made sure to report her actions, in which she was reprimanded and swiftly removed from the agency. As stressful as this situation has been, it was worth every dime to have him represent me and clear my name. I hope I never have to contact him for future cases regarding myself, but I will be sure to recommend him for anyone in need of a good attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

YOU NEED HIM!!

We found him on this website for my false acs case. We were so naive that I had no knowledge of my rights. As soon as we hired Michael, he was with me 24hours. If I didn't have him, I truly believe that my child was taken away. You need to know how much lies acs brings to your case. They even li...e in front of the judge under the oath!!! They on purposely delay your case, so that they can see you being miserable. Do not do anything before you speak with Michael. Do not even take the first visit. You have to talk to Michael and learn your rights!! He also has a great sense of humor which helped me to go through my hard days so much. Trust me, YOU NEED HIM.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Absolute top-notch criminal defense lawyer

This review comes from someone with a law degree from NYC. I landed on Michael after a thorough review online of his background and DWI experience. It's hard to think where my life and career would be right now if I entrusted my case (which involved an aggressive NYPD traffic stop leading to a DWI ch...arge) to any other lawyer I considered. Michael displayed the perfect combination of factors: he aggressively defended me, respectfully contested any and all prosecutorial overstepping, understood exactly how/where their case was weak, and all the while kept me at ease in an otherwise stressful situation. And that was no easy task - my case kept getting adjourned because the prosecution was never ready. And while I wasn't thrilled that the court kept making me appear (over a year and half - one of the longest cases on the docket), Michael was there for me every step of the way. What did all that amount to? A DWI charge reduced to community service - no probation, no suspension, no major disruption to my life. While you must keep in mind that every case is different, one sure guarantee is that if Michael takes your case, he WILL defend you to the fullest. By the end, I considered Michael a friend as much as a lawyer.

Posted by Alex | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The right choice

Michael has been handling my ACS case and has done an excellent job moving it forward and winning the case for me. On the way he has shown a good understanding of the system and has been extremely sympathetic to me and my child. He was available when I needed his help and his advice was spot on. I ...highly recommend him.

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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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