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 26 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by A very unhappy heartbroken mom | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ethically questionable

I hired this lawyer in a desperate situation regarding unjust ACS worker and complicated divorce. Mr. Discioarro responded fast but he did not solve my problem. He gave bad advice that further escalated the conflict. When the case went to the court, he let me organized my own evidence. With in 5 minu...tes of the 1st hearing, he got removed from the case by the judge. He is also financially questionable. He never sent me a retainer with detailed fee structures. He received my money then returned a receipt with lower amount. He requested much higher than peer/market separate "court fees" 1 minute before the court starts. Don't hire this lawyer if you have other options. I don't know if AVVO verifies the reviewer identity. I won't trust this lawyer's anonymous short 5 star reviews.

Posted by Mathew | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

ACS case successfully appealed!

Recently, my beloved 1st daughter passed away unexpectedly in her crib. My wife and I woke up to see our beloved daughter unresponsive. This is def. the hardest time in our life. While dealing with grief, ACS shows up the same day. We were clueless to their agenda because we were dealing with overwh...elming sadness. They said they were there to help us. Honestly it was foolish of me to not pay closer attention to them. Next thing you know, they wanted to indicate us on “inadequate parenting”. Basically implying that we didnt do enough for our daughter which is a slanderous false lie. As her father I made it my mission to free my wife and I of false charges. I looked up many lawyers, but Discioarro kept standing out. With prayer, intuition, and gut feeling, I decided to ring him. He called back immediately and gave me an appointment the next day!. In the appointment he heard our circumstances and assured me to not listen to anything they say and how he will take care of it. He charged fairly and is understanding. He did exactlyas he said he woult. I didnt even have to go to a hearing. He appealed and it was automatically accepted. I truly thank him for his service and I recommend him to anyone in NY dealing with the acs aka agency of corrupt services. Its ok to be afraid, but fight back! Discioarro will fight with you.

Posted by Paul | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Champion

I had some issues with the agency, and i was threatened with arrest and possibly imprisonment for false accusations. I searched online for a lawyer to help me and all signs led me to Michael. I first watch a video he had posted on his website that spoke to me and my situation on top of that I had r...eached out to multiple lawyers/firms at around 7-8pm on a Wednesday night and Michael was the only one who answered my call and gave me some advice and an appointment the NEXT DAY!!. Before long he was on my case and walked me through the process and what to expect, I expressed my concerns and Micheal was very reassuring and let me know he will do his best to provide the results I wanted. All I can say if you are in any issues with the agency give Michael a call, very knowledgeable and priced fairly. Thank you Micheal for helping me maintain my family unit and my future. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Posted by George | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Lawyer in NYC

I am a professional that was accused of bogus charges that could have ruined my career and could have led to my incarceration. I was arrested for these charges. Due to Michael’s strenuous representation my case was dismissed after the second Court appearance. Michael kept me informed about the status... of my case, answered all my calls, was always readily available to speak and calmed my fears when they came up. The advice he gave me on what to do after my arrest was priceless. Michael always answered my questions very clearly and his positive attitude kept me calm in a very tumultuous time of my life. I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

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.

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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

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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