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%

Fees and Rates

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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

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4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 176 - 180 of 241 reviews

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Hire Michael without hesitation!

ACS showed up at our door with a child abuse claim due to the fact that I consulted a paychologist about my son's behavior. We contacted Michael Discioarro two days later and within a day ACS stopped contacting us. Within a month our case was closed. Michael was always reachable and very responsi...ve (even on Thanksgiving). A very knowledgeable experienced attorney, I wouldnt go anywhere else.

Posted by LJ | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney

The Right Man for the Job!!

Just wanted to say I'm extremely grateful for Michael's Services..I believe we got the best possible outcome with what we had! And Absolutely the right man for the job..He was very knowledgeable about the case matter, never waviered in his tone and kept everything positive.. If you are looking fo...r a solid bull with the right stuff .. then you just found your lawyer.... I would bet on him any day of the week!!!!

Posted by Jasminka | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Exemplary Work

I couldn't be happier with how our particular case was handled. He was dedicated and reliable. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with our decision to hire Michael S Discioarro.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Supportive, Available, Professional - Excellent All Around

As a recent college grad starting out in my career, I was incredibly nervous about facing DWI charges. Mike was very comforting in my initial consultation - he knowledgably explained what the process would entail, expressed his commitment to getting the best possible outcome for me, and even made me ...laugh at a difficult time. I knew he sincerely had my best interests at heart. Mike was always immediately available by text or email, and was flexible about making appointments around my schedule when I had additional questions about my case. He reassured me about declining the initial offer I received, and worked hard to get another offer in which my charges were lowered to non-criminal violations. I am so grateful for Mike's support, advice, and incredible professional services. I highly recommend him.

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.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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