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/

Online Presence

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Michael S. Discioarro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 69 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Absolute top-notch criminal defense lawyer

This review comes from someone with a law degree from NYC. I landed on Michael after a thorough review online of his background and DWI experience. It's hard to think where my life and career would be right now if I entrusted my case (which involved an aggressive NYPD traffic stop leading to a DWI ch...arge) to any other lawyer I considered. Michael displayed the perfect combination of factors: he aggressively defended me, respectfully contested any and all prosecutorial overstepping, understood exactly how/where their case was weak, and all the while kept me at ease in an otherwise stressful situation. And that was no easy task - my case kept getting adjourned because the prosecution was never ready. And while I wasn't thrilled that the court kept making me appear (over a year and half - one of the longest cases on the docket), Michael was there for me every step of the way. What did all that amount to? A DWI charge reduced to community service - no probation, no suspension, no major disruption to my life. While you must keep in mind that every case is different, one sure guarantee is that if Michael takes your case, he WILL defend you to the fullest. By the end, I considered Michael a friend as much as a lawyer.

Posted by Julia | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

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 Brianna | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I would give him twenty stars if I could!

Mr. Discioarro is very professional, honest, trustworthy, and kind, but is also a tenacious attorney who fought hard for justice for me. He has a great sense of humor which helped ease my mind and distract me from focusing on the uncertainty of how long my case could drag out. He informed me of what... to expect every step of the way with my case, which is now DISMISSED!!! It was such a pleasure working with him, and he helped me maintain my sanity, my freedom, my reputation, and my job. He is the best (and will be the last) attorney I've hired!

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 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!

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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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