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 1 - 5 of 45 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Victoria | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A pure gem of an attorney: Compassionate, Tenatious, and a True Expert of the NYC legal system.

I cant say enough positive things about Mike Discioarro. I faced one of the scariest times in my life, and was fortunate to have found and select him. From the moment I walked into his office I knew: he was THE guy. His knowledge of the law, the NYC legal system, and his mannerism inside and outsi...de of the courtroom helped me during a critical time when I needed someone on my side.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Best of the best

Knows your rights and will make sure they are respected. ACS will try to scare you and impede or your rights- Michael will never allow that.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Hiring Michael is a MUST or ACS will be terrorize your family

Michael is always responsive whenever I needed his support. He was available for phone calls, FaceTime, and text. He knows how to navigate the senseless system ACS has created to target good families to gain their funding by terrorizing the communities they supposedly protect. Hiring Michael is a mus...t or ACS will try to sweet talk their way into making you stuck in their system.

Posted by Elsie | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simply the Best!

Mr Discioarro has a thorough knowledge of the law and defended my case with determination. He was always available to answer my questions and concerns. He put me at ease throughout the legal process and achieved an outstanding result. My case was DISMISSED!! I highly recommend Mr Discioarro to hel...p anyone who needs help with a criminal case. Thank you so much for letting me move on with my life!

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent

I hired Michael for a business matter and we was hands down the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. He’s extremely responsive, incredibly knowledgeable and hard working. He cares about his clients and will be my first and only call the next time I need legal support.

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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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