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 31 - 35 of 74 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Knowledgeable & Honest

From the moment I was accused of child abuse, I contacted Mr. Discioarro, who advised me over the phone of my rights. He even text me shortly after to inquire about the outcome, and everything he said would happen, did. Within hours of my release I met with him at his office, and he walked me throug...h what to expect going forward, and how difficult it would be to deal with ACS. I hired him based off his knowledge, how well he knew the system & his brutal honesty. He represented me in both Family & Criminal Court, and due to my busy schedule, he was always prompt, and never wasted my time. When the ACS worker seemed non compliant, Mr. Discioarro made sure to report her actions, in which she was reprimanded and swiftly removed from the agency. As stressful as this situation has been, it was worth every dime to have him represent me and clear my name. I hope I never have to contact him for future cases regarding myself, but I will be sure to recommend him for anyone in need of a good attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

YOU NEED HIM!!

We found him on this website for my false acs case. We were so naive that I had no knowledge of my rights. As soon as we hired Michael, he was with me 24hours. If I didn't have him, I truly believe that my child was taken away. You need to know how much lies acs brings to your case. They even li...e in front of the judge under the oath!!! They on purposely delay your case, so that they can see you being miserable. Do not do anything before you speak with Michael. Do not even take the first visit. You have to talk to Michael and learn your rights!! He also has a great sense of humor which helped me to go through my hard days so much. Trust me, YOU NEED HIM.

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 Jonathan B | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

GREAT LAWYER , WELL WORTH IT

. MICHAEL IS A HELL OF A LAWYER, AND I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE THAT IS LOOKING FOR THERE MONEYS WORTH .. HE IS GREAT AT BRINGING COMFORT TO THE SITUATION AND A QUICK THINKER WHEN IT COMES TO TOUGH CASES.. ONCE WE DISCUSSED MY CASE WITHIN MINUTES HE ALREADY HAD A PLAN WHICH I FOUND VERY IMPRESSI...VE.. HE REPLIES FAST VIA TEXT , COMMUNICATION SKILL ARE AWESOME AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY I MADE A FRIEND ... SO FOR A DWI OR A DUI HE YOUR GUY!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended!

I would recommend Michael to anyone. I had been charged for a misdemeanor and after meeting with him and discussing my case, he made me feel completely at ease about both the case and the desired outcome. He is easily accessible via text with any questions you may have and replies almost immediatel...y. I went to court today and the judge offered ACD with dismissal in 6 months, exactly what I was hoping for. I work in a highly regulated industry and would have had to have this charge disclosed pubicly for the rest of my career if the judge had not offered the dismissal. Thank you again 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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