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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Administrative Law

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Hiring Michael is a MUST or ACS will be terrorize your family

Michael is always responsive whenever I needed his support. He was available for phone calls, FaceTime, and text. He knows how to navigate the senseless system ACS has created to target good families to gain their funding by terrorizing the communities they supposedly protect. Hiring Michael is a mus...t or ACS will try to sweet talk their way into making you stuck in their system.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

I got a great lawyer and now I can relax. Thank you!!

I came to Michael with questions on my character and fitness application for bar admission. When the results of an application dictate your future, you need a professional to make sure that application is done right. Michael addressed all of my concerns and eliminated my stress. His fees are extremel...y reasonable. Michael is kind, funny, professional, and reliable. If your bar application is causing you any kind of stress, talk to Michael. Great attorney and great guy.

Posted by Ashley | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Awesome

I found Michael online and from the very beginning he was able to educate me on the ACS process. He was able to help guide me through their crazy procedures. He was very patient and always a call away. When they visited my home he was there on facetime defending me from their little traps (they have ...a sick way of trying to trap you). They asked for a “supervised family meeting” one day for no reason we went in and he roared like a lion. They backed down and they are closing this out. I gave five stars if I could give ten I definitely would! You have ACS problems don’t even hesitate to call Michael.

Posted by Zafira | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent ACS attorney

Mike represented my mom in a complete unfounded ACS case at her daycare. He listened intently, was always prompt and responsive to questions and provided guidance. He defended her assertively at the hearing and her name is now cleared. Very grateful

Posted by Radames | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Magician

Mr. Discioarro represented and defended my business after the city’s attempt to revoke my license. I now refer to him as “Magic Mike”, once he began advocating for me my problems disappear like magic.

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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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