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 146 - 150 of 241 reviews

Posted by Oksana | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Best attorney, highly recommend

Michael is an amazing and very knowledgeable lawyer. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone. We hired him for an ACS case and he explained the process, possible outcomes and next steps. He made us feel at ease and everything happened just as he said. He is easily accessible and very responsive... via text and phone. It was a pleasure working with him. Thank you again Michael!

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 anonymous | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended!

I would recommend Michael to anyone. I had been charged for a misdemeanor and after meeting with him and discussing my case, he made me feel completely at ease about both the case and the desired outcome. He is easily accessible via text with any questions you may have and replies almost immediatel...y. I went to court today and the judge offered ACD with dismissal in 6 months, exactly what I was hoping for. I work in a highly regulated industry and would have had to have this charge disclosed pubicly for the rest of my career if the judge had not offered the dismissal. Thank you again Michael!

Posted by Wally | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Does get any better than Michael!!! He is the absolute best!

I am ashamed that it took me so long to write a review. My experience was bad but it could've been a nightmare if Michael didn't prepare me. Everything he said ACS would do they did. I said nothing and referred them to him. You think because you're innocent you have nothing to lose by talking to thes...e people, you are wrong! You can lose your child. I am lucky that did not happen to me because I listened to his instructions. He is extremely responsive which is what every client needs when they are dealing with the welfare of their child! You are in the best hands possible!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

ACS Case / Indication

ACS is a nightmare! I was clueless to the system and I didn't know my rights, calling Michael was the best thing I did! ACS "indicated" my case which would have eventually resulted in me losing my job. Not only do they leave you feeling violated after they enter your home, inspect your kids, contac...t the schools, subject your family to all kinds of Drama while they constantly remind you they have the right to take your kids away from you at any moment, they want to add the bonus of an "indication" to your file to make sure you can't continue to work and support your family when they are done! This entire experience has been very eye opening for my husband and I, and we are just so grateful that we found Michael and picked the right guy to fix my Indication and get the job done! Michael is straight forward, honest, direct, and gets the job done! One day I was contacted by the person from the agency that was assigned to my "required" home visits telling me that if I didn't allow her in my home that week she would be going to my older son's school to see him anyway! I called Michael immediately and not only did they not go to my son's school, they never came to my home again! This is the kind of lawyer you need when you deal with these people. Michael had to remind me time and time again, I was just a number to these people, they don't care about you or your kids, we are just another victim to the system to justify someones big paycheck! Michael Thank You again for everything! You are right when you said "this is what I was put on this earth for!" God Bless

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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

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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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