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

acsattorney.com/

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 45 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Client | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tenacity plus Professional Experience, Hard Work and Dedication equals Results. Thanks Mike!

There is a light at the end of the legal tunnel. Mike Discioarro is a tough negotiator with a heart, who knows the City's complex ACS system well. He fights for your family's rights utilizing his many years of experience to provide a reassuring, tenacious and effective courtroom presence when the sta...kes for you and for your family are at their highest. Thank you, Mike for your technical expertise, diligent representation and for your success in our case! You helped us to navigate the maze of a cold city bureaucracy like ACS and gave our family a solid victory, so we can finally continue forward with our lives! Your knowledge of the legal issues, knowledge of procedural and courtroom etiquette, and your being on time every time is valued. If I had to use only three words to describe hiring Mr. Discioarro as legal counsel, those words would be: "Money well spent!"

Posted by Oksana | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Best attorney, highly recommend

Michael is an amazing and very knowledgeable lawyer. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone. We hired him for an ACS case and he explained the process, possible outcomes and next steps. He made us feel at ease and everything happened just as he said. He is easily accessible and very responsive... via text and phone. It was a pleasure working with him. Thank you again Michael!

Posted by Ricardo | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Family Court

Michael S. Discioarro services is what they call "money well spent." It was very reassuring to have my case handled by some one who is willing to take blows for me and fight back with knowledge of the law. Thank you Micheal...every phone call after the first just got easier and easier. I wish you mu...ch success, and my family thanks you.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Highly Recommended

A colleague of mine was falsely accused of child abuse & was being harassed by the ACS. He said that once he hired Michael he never heard from them again. His case was dismissed. He said that Michael was very professional & took care of his case in a timely manner. I had a similar experience. My DUI ...charge was recently dismissed. I felt very confident with Michael's expertise & knowledge of the legal system. Michael is a very professional no frills defense attorney. I would recommend him to anyone.

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!

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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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