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 36 - 40 of 45 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by shellyann8 | November 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The attorney for you!!!

Michael was my attorney while I was facing neglect charges. He was able to get all the charges dropped and the case ultimately dismissed. My ACD was immediately sealed instead of me waiting the 6 months period. Which he was able to get for me so I wouldn't face unemployment . Now I have returned to w...ork, and I have Michael to thank for that. He was very professional and knowledgeable about his craft. I could call or text him at anytime about my case and he would respond. Michael is reliable and dependable!!!

Posted by AM | October 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Exceptional attorney

Mike Discioarro is an exceptional attorney. I had a complex case, which required going to 2 courts, more than a handful of times. He won in both courts for me. His knowledge of law, the systems, personal idiosyncrasies of the DA and exactly how to navigate them, are exemplary. He’s a straight shooter..., and will tell it to you like it is. Whether it’s what you want to hear at the time or not, you actually/truthfully/accurately know where you stand at any given moment of the process, and know that you’re in the best hands. He’ll be honest with you regarding the things that are not in his or your control, and he will masterfully whittle the most strategic angles of areas he can affect. He intimately understands the process, judges, DAs (and Assistant DAs) including when and how to reach out (or not) to them. Should you find yourself, as I did, in the unenviable position of requiring such an attorney, I recommend Mike emphatically.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2014

Excellent!!!

I am so glad to have come across Michael Discioarro's number while looking for a lawyer to help us out of a situation we never should have been in. Michael was compassionate, knowledgeable and made it easy to talk to him about what was going on. He took care of everything and handled it promptly. It ...is such a relief to know that we had someone trustworthy on our side. He answered phone calls, texts and emails in a timely manner and made sure we didn't have to worry about anything. I would absolutely recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2014 | Child Abuse

Assistance with ACS

Michael's initial professionalism was impressive, as a result we retained him instantly for an impending ACS Case. Upon retaining Michael he immediately sent a letter to the ACS Case Worker which I knew helped to prevent the situation from getting out of control. I liked that he was responsive wi...th either a phone call or text message, and knew that if it came down to us fighting ACS he would be there for us. With strong faith and Michael we are now pass the worse and look forward to continuing our lives without interference from ACS. If you are looking for an excellent attorney who is knowledgeable and has compassion for his clients, please choose Michael. You will not be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2014

Great lawyer, although I hope I never need to see him again.

I had zero experience going into this and Mike provided excellent counsel during what was hands down one of the most difficult periods of my life. I always left his office and came away from phone calls with him feeling encouraged. As far as my legal issues were concerned, he was always a straight ...shooter. He knows that cases and events are often quite complex, that fact and truth are rarely as black and white as we'd like to believe, and he never loses sight of the humanity of the people he represents.

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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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