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

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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

acsattorney.com/

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Michael S. Discioarro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 41 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer - ACS Case - Educator - PART ONE of review

I am writing this review for Michael Discioarro. Before hiring Michael, I paid another lawyer almost twice the fee, to do zero percent of the work that was needed in my case. This was unfortunate and incredibly frustrating. I realized that it was time to hire THE person who was ready to do the work,... had the skills and expertise, and, frankly, was intelligent, focused and strong enough to accomplish the task. I made the absolute best decision in hiring Michael, because he is and was that person for my case. I was impressed by Michael’s laser focus on getting me through this case. For me it was a matter of a hearing, but if you are wise, you will want him to be on your side from the moment you face a legal challenge related to ACS or any of his areas of expertise. Without a doubt, if I had hired him (or even known what to look for in a lawyer) when my situation first came about, I KNOW I would have not lost months of my life. What my intuition told me was, “this is the best person for the job. Hire him. Now.” Here’s how I figured that out: the first time I met Michael, I noticed that he was the first lawyer to tell me clearly what his approach was. He was honest and straightforward. I could tell that he was ready to believe in my case also, even if he didn’t have every last detail yet. And that meant a lot. He also knew how dysfunctional ACS is, and how they would not willingly put anyone’s interests above their own. He was the first (and only) lawyer to be very, very clear on the fact that I did not do anything warranting a case filed by ACS; and that is the type of lawyer every person who is on the side of truth, deserves. It means nothing if you have a great lawyer, but he’s only fighting your case because it’s a job he signed up to do and not because he actually SEES the truth; I believe it makes a difference as to the result you will get in the case, and, in how far that lawyer is willing to go to make it happen. It made a difference to me because of the position I was in, and if it makes a difference to you, then I highly recommend you go meet Michael to hire him as your lawyer. Later when we actually went through the facts of the case, his faith in our case and me just became stronger. This is the type of lawyer any client would want—one that believes in the truth, facts, and the literally “outstanding” portrayal of them. If you have the facts on your side, that’s great, but you also need a lawyer who will PRESENT the facts, leaving zero room for doubt. This is exactly what Michael did, when it came time to the hearing—he was on top of it. Every other lawyer I met or talked to on the phone prior to hiring Michael, found a way to make me feel guilty and small—I’m pretty sure that’s not the job description of an excellent lawyer, especially one that you are hiring to prove and stand up for your credibility and character—in my case. On the other hand, I met with Micheal and then took a day to sleep on the matter of hiring him or not, and all I felt was relief. Relief that I could stop being overwhelmed by my own case and hand it over to someone with experience, intelligent, and straightforward clarity. It was the first night I had truly slept peacefully since the many months that I had been going through my situation. That’s what let me know, that this was the right person for the job. I was done messing around with ACS and the case they had fabricated against me. I wanted my life back, and if you are reading this review—know that hiring Michael will be on of the best things you could do to achieve your goals in that regard. The day of the hearing will always stay in my mind, as a time of external struggle and internal peace. Our hearing was delayed for over 2.5 hours due to completely preventable “technical difficulties” on the part of ACS and their lawyer.

Posted by Catherine | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My review

From the time I walked into Michael Discioarro's office, I knew I was in good hands. He knows what he is doing. He told me he does not want to take this to court and that's exactly what happened. It was taken cared of out of court. My case was closed and WE WON!!! I'm very thankful for him and my sit...uation.

Posted by Julia | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

We are very happy to have hired Michael, A good attorney, to fight against false acs charges brought against me and my husband. Our case is almost over and we couldn't be more happier. Im very satisfied the help we received from our lawyer Michael.

Posted by Elexander | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Qualified, Very Skilled Attorney

Mr. Discioarro, is a stellar Attorney. I've used Attorneys before and they were never, truly, interested in you. They were more concerned about their future in politics or becoming a Judge. Mr. Discioarro is the rare Attorney that is deeply concerned about his clients well-being and fights very h...ard for you. Though I find most Attorneys, to be cowards in front of the Judge, Mr. Discioarro does not back down and isn't afraid to fight on your behalf. I would recommend him to anyone that finds themselves in a precarious situation that is seemingly hopeless. He is definitely the go to man to help you in your times of trouble. Thank you Mr. Discioarro for all you have done.

Posted by Noel | July 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DUI / DWI Case

Michael was always honest which is key, professional and most importantly he got the job done. My case was won and I couldn't be happier. I would definitely suggest him.

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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

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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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