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 21 - 25 of 47 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Marc | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

An aggressive and knowledgeable fighter who will HAVE YOUR BACK!!!

Please forgive any typos or grammatical errors - I wanted to write this off the top of my head so it could be as earnest as possible and come from the true emotional joy Mike gave me and my family: I don't know where best to begin with how great it was to work with Mike. I started online, like mos...t people do in a crisis that they can't simply ask friends for help with...And I found Mike, surrounded by his numerous positive (and accurate!) reviews online. Thank GOD! I could see very early that he was really going to help me and my family, but most importantly treat us as more than just clients...Like a family who needs help and doesn't know where to turn. Truth be told, he might seem like a tough cookie when you talk to him but THAT IS THE KIND OF ATTORNEY YOU NEED!!! Don't be fooled by the ones who try and sound all nice and only want your money. Seriously, I have been absolutely screwed before because of that. Not with Mike - He was relentless; Keen and experienced enough to know how to "play ball" with an awful and tormenting ACS investigation that my family had to go through, and aggressive enough to protect us in every way. I will tell anyone who is going through this type of problem in their life that it is terrible, enough to bring a grown man to tears on multiple occasions (me). But what you need is someone strong and aggressive to handle these people! There is so much manipulation involved on the side of ACS - they can be a very cruel and inhuman organization, which prides itself on TEARING FAMILIES APART! I was fearful for my child and the many terrible outcomes I've read and heard about online...all of which Mike was aware of. But Mike was FIRM! - he tore into ACS in a professional manner and DID NOT LET UP. We gave ACS the bare minimum of what we had for their terrible investigation but MIKE MADE SURE WE DID NOT HAVE TO DO AN OUNCE MORE THAN WE WERE COMFORTABLE WITH and we came out on top! ACS first tried to close the case with a BOGUS indication of child abuse (indication is the term used to mean guilty, in other words). Mike jumped on them that day (In fact, he responds to everything immediately, and even helped me while he was on vacation at one point - God, I can't say enough good things about this man's character). So anyway, Mike fought them on the indication and weeks later (only weeks later because ACS takes FOREVER to torture you) I received a letter in the mail that ACS was going to amend the indication and remove it completely off our record. Of course, because there never should have been one! Thank GOD for Mike - I would recommend him, without hesitation, for anything he does! His experience, character, and flawless approach left us with a win!!! From one parent to the next, this man saved our family and you should look to him to help save yours if, God forbid, you are in a similar crisis. THANK YOU SO MUCH MIKE! GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Posted by Jerry | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great guy, Greater Lawyer

Michael is a great man and more specifically a great lawyer, after being arrested for a DWI in New York, I thought I was done for and I would have to spend time in jail. Michael helped me through the entire process, showing me what I needed to do to beat the case as best as possible. He was upfront a...nd honest with me and told me what will happen and how things were to turn out. I did what I had to do, going through an alcohol program, fixing my driver's license and showing up for ever court appearance. After numerous court appearances, the case was dropped down to a traffic infraction. I felt relieved and happy to know that I only had to pay a $300 fine. I've kept in contact with Mike ever since and even referring him to others that got caught up one night. Thanks again Michael

Posted by Anna | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

False child abuse allegations proven unfounded thanks to Michael Discioarro

I was falsely accused of abusing children at my job & was at a loss as of what to do. The vague accusation was a complete shock - disgustingly false - & it was incredibly scary to imagine what this would mean for my future. Michael was refered to me by my father-in-law. When I met him I came prepared... with stacks of paperwork to defend my case. Michael put me at ease by saying he would be the lawyer now & I didn't need to bear the weight of my case anymore. He said he could tell the accusations were false. Michael was available anytime for me after he took on my case & after protecting me for two months, the allegations were proven unfounded. Without his help, my life may have turned out tragic. I am *incredibly* thankful for his help & support; I can't even begin to express in words how appreciative I am. He did his job like he said he would & I highly recommend his services. If you need help, reach out to Michael Discioarro. He can help get you through this horrible time you may be experiencing.

Posted by Brandon | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The right guy for DWI!

If you're facing a DWI/DUI charge Michael is the perfect lawyer... Here's my story- I was legally parked in front of my girlfriends house but made the costly mistake of falling asleep behind the wheel with the A/C running on a hot August morning. I was then charged with a DUI. I was pretty nervou...s because I never had any legal problems before. I sat down with three lawyers before Mike and when I met him my search was over. He possessed this charisma and confidence that I didn't get from any of the others. He sat down and listened to my case for about 20 minutes, without even discussing price. All of the others didn't even hear me out before telling me how much it's going to cost and how hard it is to beat a DUI. He explained the process step for step and answered all of my questions. He told me that he wouldn't accept anything less than a violation or a complete dismissal. I walked out knowing he was the man for the job. Fast forward a year and a half later- As promised, he got my charge dropped down to a disorderly conduct, which is just a violation. He knows his stuff and always makes you feel at ease, giving you that reminder he has it under control- which he definitely does. I would recommend him to anyone- extremely passionate about what he does and is always available when you need him. I walked away from this experience with a friend and that says a lot!

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

ACS Case

Extremely happy to review Michael! For any teachers, day care workers, parents, or family members facing an ACS case I would highly recommend Michael. He is a complete professional, friendly, calming in the face of a tough situation, and extremely knowledgeable about ACS maltreatment, abuse, and negl...ect cases. He made himself available via text, email, and was willing to take my calls surrounding the case whenever necessary. Happy my case is over and won thanks to Michael.

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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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