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 191 - 195 of 241 reviews

Posted by Ronnie | May 19, 2015

A good support

Mr. Discioarro is very knowledgeable and supportive. For anybody who needs help in times of depression he is always reachable, always there to help. His positive attitude gives a lot of encouragement to me.

Posted by Ana | May 14, 2015 | Child Abuse

ACS? no more !!!

Well here I go, adding to the accolades…Thanks to AVVO and all the great reviews, I’ve found a lawyer who is not only competent but is attentive, personable and considerate. I turned to Mike after learning that ACS may have a potential case against me (filed by my child’s public school, same people ...who have known me for several years as a dedicated parent!!!). The initial consultation left no doubt in my mind that Mike would take care of this with utmost dedication and professionalism. I didn’t have to wait long to find them knocking on my door and harassing my son and I. The nightmare of their investigation continued for a few weeks, during which Mike was by my side every step of the way. His availability to answer questions via phone or text was very comforting and I sincerely felt protected. ACS opened a case on me at the end of March…Here we are in the beginning of May and it has been unfounded. If you ever need protection from ACS -Mr. Discioarro is (without a doubt!!!) the only person to turn to!

Posted by John | May 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Wrongful DUI Case

I was wrongfully charged with DUI one night double parked in front of my house. I fell asleep with the car turned off after waiting an hour for parking and because I worked 14 hours. I was then profiled by the NYPD and wrongfully arrested and charged with DUI. Mike got my misdemeanor DUI charge dropp...ed down to a violation and a fine. He wasn't expensive and he knows what he's doing. He's definitely the guy to hire when you've been charged with a DUI.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Dismissed

Hello Everyone, I want to write a review about a stand up guy and great attorney, Michael Discioarro. I was involved with a long court case that finally resulted in my favor thanks to Michael's skills, knowledge, and expertise. I'd highly recommend him. I was very happy with the way he treated me,... and I was very happy with the results.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015 | Administrative Law

Excellent lawyer

If you are being harassed by ACS this is your guy. We met once then it was all by text. Michael always responded to my questions immediately. He was where the buck stopped when we were being unfairly abused by the out of control ACS system and their staff of amateurs who operate with impunity. I o...nly wish I had contacted him immediately. The system takes a while but he got justice for us.

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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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