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

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4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Don | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Excellent Legal Fighter

My nephew was served with a parole warrant on September 24, 2020 for alleged violations of his parole release conditions. To be exact, weapon possession, marijuana possession, and curfew violation. I contacted Michael S. Discioarro, Esq., and hired him to represent my nephew. To be honest, I did no...t hold out any real hope because my nephew was recently released from prison. Mr. Discioarro was proficient with NY’s Parole laws and procedure. He kept my nephew informed and he kept me in the loop every step of the way. The results were the best one could ask for given the facts of the case. My nephew has been given another chance, thanks to Mr. Discioarra’s incredible advocacy. Thank you Mr. Discioarro.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Excellent Services from Michael - ACS case against educator

I am writing this review for Michael Discioarro, whom I hired to represent me in a hearing against ACS. My final hearing was delayed for an exorbitant amount of time due to the lack of organization, and professionalism of the opposing counsel, and their lack of regard for a positive sense of justice.... However, my lawyer Mr. Discioarro held his ground, and chose to stay and wait with me in lieu of adjourning my case (which would have been the third time in 12 months) because he was sure that we could do an excellent job of presenting ourselves in this particular hearing. His choices were always intelligent, simple, straightforward, and home-runs. You want a lawyer that can deliver!!!!!! The day of the hearing, I had peace of mind because Michael was my lawyer. Someone was going to get through this maze for me, and I was so grateful that Michael was so patient to make it happen, in the best way possible, for my sake. And, I truly believed that he was fighting for me, for justice, and for the truth—that’s a huge thing, and you cannot put a price tag on it. Not everyone is even capable of even fighting for something with such focus, even if it is their job. It takes a huge amount of discipline, skill and desire to prevail. He taught me the power of simplicity in presenting the truth. That’s a lesson I will remember in my life. Hiring Micheal was easily one of the BEST decisions I made, in this challenging time of life. I am a client of Micheal’s, and I’m pretty sure the reason people read reviews is because they are looking for a lawyer to hire. I want you to know every last detail of why I made this decision, why it was the best one I could have made, and how Michael delivered on his promise of excellent service. Know that this professional lawyer will DO the work required for your case. Another big lesson I learned, was the art of patience. I like to know things—EVERYTHING ahead of time, so I can plan. But in these 5 months of hiring him, I learned from Micheal that it’s not always about knowing what is coming next—it’s more important to know what to DO when whatever comes, comes. I truly feel that he made the best decision for me at every turn. That would have not been possible, if he didn’t know what TO DO at every turn. I didn’t know what to do. I’m not a lawyer. That’s why we hired a lawyer. It also wouldn’t have been possible to do our best from a legal perspective, if Micheal didn’t really care about this case resolving in the best possible manner—he does care. So if you hire Michael, trust that he knows what to do—and know that he has experience, and, he cares about his clients. Therefore, you are in good hands. When and if I have another legal situation that needs attending to, Michael will be the first person I call. If you are in a situation involving ACS, please call him. You deserve to be represented well. Lastly, thank you Michael for your confidence and faith in me. It has allowed me to recognize what I truly am capable of, and I really needed to be reminded of that. It’s time do something even more meaningful with my life. Thank you for supporting me in realizing my own worth. I consider your presence in my life during this time, a veritable blessing, and an incredible instrument of justice. Thank you for what you do.

Posted by Maura | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

taught me to be tough

I retained Mr. Discioarro to help me fight the dysfunctional machine that is ACS. Every trick he warned me about, they tried to pull. They lied, bullied, interrogated, and attacked me. I knew I was innocent, and initially I assumed that if I cooperated with them, they would vindicate me and go away. ...Not so. ONLY after I hired him did ACS back down. Mr. Discioarro taught me to act on innocence, not fear. I don’t need their “help,” because I didn’t do anything. He told me not to be so deferential to them. He gave me the confidence to fight back.

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 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!!!

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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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