Michael S. Discioarro

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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

255 West 36th Street, New York, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

We fight for parents in ACS cases. Call now 855-484-3069!

Has ACS falsely accused you of child abuse? Call us at 917-519-8417.

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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Awards

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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

255 West 36th Street, New York, NY, 10018

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Online Presence

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Michael S. Discioarro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 69 reviews | Professionalism

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 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 APH | February 17, 2015 | Child Abuse

Michael Discioarro

I recently walked into Michael Discioarro’s office in a complete panic because I was the subject of an investigation with ACS. This investigation was based on lies and completely falsified by the anonymous person who "called ACS in good faith". For me, a Mom, who has never even received a speeding ...ticket or have had any type of allegations brought against me in any way, dealing with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services was completely something new. And let me tell you, quite scary until I met Michael. Instantly upon meeting him, I was confident that he had the experience and dedication to help me fight the allegations against me. I knew after he made the first phone call to the case worker, my four year old daughter and I would no longer be intimidated or threatened by ACS. Michael was available to me via phone and text 24 hours a day. He always answered and/or responded within seconds of me reaching out to him. He advised me through the whole process and explained each and every step ACS would take before they even took it. Within a couple of weeks of hiring Michael, the allegations against me were found to be “unsubstantiated allegations”. I didn’t need the certified letter from ACS to calm me down because I had Michael with me 100% of the way making me feel better. As a parent, having your child threatened is the worst feeling in the world. Knowing that there is someone like Michael Discioarro available to help you through it is a comfort. His commitment to defending you is amazing! I hope the next time I see Michael is for a personal reason and not for a nightmare like I just lived through!! If you are looking for someone to represent you, this is definitely your guy!! Best of luck!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Defense Lawyer in NYC!

I was arrested over 3 years ago for DUI. Hired Attorney Michael Discioarro about 1 day after my arrest, as soon as he was available to meet me. Spent over 2 years in court with Attorney Discioarro. Finally got a lessened charge of DWAI misdemeanor not a felony. He is an excellent Attorney, well known... in the courthouse, always ends up knowing the other Attorneys in the courthouse everytime I had to appear. He knows the process and the system really well. He has probably dealt with hundreds of DUI cases. When I first got arrested I was afraid, after dealing with Attorney Discioarro, it became clear to me that it's just all one huge process and hundreds if not thousands of people go through this experience. So I didn't feel so much like a big time loser or criminal. Anyway, I learned my lesson. I no longer drive unless it's work related. Socially, I just take subways, buses or cabs. It's not right to drink and drive. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about other people's lives, especially children that you could potentially hurt by drinking and driving. Thanks for everything Attorney Michael Discioarro!

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015 | Family

Mike rescued our sanity when dealing with ACS and did exactly what he said he would do. Provide peace of Mind.

I went to Mike after getting a surprise call from an ACS person who literally told me she would bring the police and start a formal investigation on my family if I did agree to setup house visit within 24 hours. This sounded like extortion or invasion of privacy instead of a civil discussion with a c...ity agency. After reading about ACS and all the horror stories online I knew I had to protect my familly by hiring Mike. Mike immediately informed the ACS person that they would have to deal with him directly since i was his client. Which was a great relief. When the ACS switched out the agent and attempted a second surprise visit I had Mike on the phone and they were powerless to pull any tricks. Just as Mike instructed after 90 days everything was resolved and the ACS agents left us alone and closed the case.

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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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