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 36 - 40 of 68 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire Michael - He's Got Your Back

Unfortunately, I ran into a crazy lady boarding the train while commuting into work. She accused me of "touching her inappropriately". I was criminally charged and was looking at the possibility of jail time and a criminal record. I hired Michael and he assured me he would fight for me and get my li...fe back to normal. He was successful in doing so. The charges against me were dropped. Michael was excellent -- very professional every step of the way!!! I highly recommend Michael to fight the fight for you -- he's got your back too!!

Posted by Edward | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

I used Michael for my dui case very helpful and was able to get my Dui dismissed highly recommended for dwi/Dui case

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 | Criminal Defense

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 Leroy | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI Charges

I am extremely grateful to have met Michael Discioarro Having a DUI is not something that anyone should take lightly. I was devastated, nervous, depressed and desperate to get help after my incident. When I found Michael on the internet and met with him, I immediately knew that he was the right la...wyer to help me with my case. He truly does care about his clients and his guidance, reassurance, and overall expertise in his field made me feel very much at ease. Thanks to Michael, I was able to get my charges reduce and avoid all of the stiff penalties associated with a DUI.

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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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Robert Caliendo

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David Zaslavsky

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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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