I have the same misdemeanor as you do. I applied for DACA with the help of a lawyer. Apparently the lawyer said my misdemeanor was nothing serious. He gave me the hope and the courage to apply. Now that I'm reading this post I'm freaking out because I might get denied. Omg! I feel devastated, I'm in college pursuing a career and knowing that I might denied make me break down in tears.
Still I don't get why they made you wait too long to process your case just to get a denial.
As per lawyers, including mine they are unscrupulous, they don't care how much damage can cause to a person.