Stephen Domenic Colafella

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Stephen Domenic Colafella

4.9
28 reviews
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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

One PPG Place, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA

About Stephen

Biography

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal trial practice handling state and federal cases throughout Western Pennsylvania. Handle all phases of criminal case from arrest, through bail, pretrial proceedings and trial. Has successfully defended cases involving criminal homicide, arson, sexual assault, drug offenses, assault, property crimes, DUI and more. Practice also includes defense in juvenile cases as well as probation and parole violations. Works closely with licensed private investigators and experts.

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White Collar Crime 50%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tucker Arensberg, PC

One PPG Place, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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Stephen Domenic Colafella's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He’s the bomb

Great lawyer. Would recommend time and time again . He made sure to handle all aspects of each charge.

Posted by Lindsey | May 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The best there is.

I had an excellent, personally catered experience throughout the longevity of my case. Any questions or concerns I had were answered in a very timely manner. Communication was solid. Without a doubt, I was in great hands. I give him my highest recommendation! And by the way, his secretary is beyond... amazing.

Posted by Makaila | May 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Lawyer Who Gets Real Results

I honestly can’t thank this attorney enough for everything he did for my boyfriend. From start to finish, he went above and beyond truly busting his butt to fight for the best outcome. He stayed on top of every detail, kept us informed, and never made us feel like just another case.What really stood ...out was how hard he worked and how much he genuinely cared. Because of his dedication and skill, every single charge was dismissed. That kind of result doesn’t just happen you can tell he knows exactly what he’s doing and doesn’t back down.If you’re looking for someone who will fight for you and actually deliver results, this is the number one lawyer to go to. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. Thank you again for everything you changed our lives!

Posted by Latoya Lindsey | May 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The Lawyer You By Your Side

We cannot thank you enough for the incredible work you did for my son’s case. From the very beginning, you were confident, professional, and truly dedicated to getting the best possible outcome. You showed up and showed out in every way, fighting hard for my son and making sure every charge was beate...n. Your knowledge, preparation, and determination gave our family hope during one of the most stressful times of our lives. Thanks to your hard work, we got the best results we could have asked for. You went above and beyond, and it was clear in the courtroom that you truly care about your clients. If anyone is looking for an amazing lawyer who gets results and stands strong for their clients, I highly recommend you. We are forever grateful for everything you did for our family.

Posted by Michael | May 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Recommendation for a great attorney!!!

Stephen instilled great confidence with his approach and awareness of what was needed, how to do it and what I should expect to happen. He brought me through a bad situation without me ever losing hope. Without his experience and expertise, the outcome of my case could have ended far worse. I would r...ecommend his services to everyone in need.

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Nicholas Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an experienced, proven criminal defense attorney who, despite the magnitude of his current caseload, will always set aside a few minutes to catch up or discuss a complex legal issue. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Townsend

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with and tried many cases with Mr. Colafella for over the last 10 years. I strongly endorse Mr. Colafella"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Central Valley High School Hall of Fame, Central Valley School District

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Top 100 Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Shareholder, Tucker Arensberg, PC

2002 - 2023

Owner, Law Offices of Stephen D. Colafella

Associations

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Beaver County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Beaver County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth of PA vs. Gene Cope (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Omar Griffin (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth vs. Eric G. Washington (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Lyric Mason (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Antoine L. Cummings (2016)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Michael N. Kimbrough (2015)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Tyrone Savage

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. DeJuan Hill

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

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Education

1995

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1992

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science

1988

Center Area High School

Academic

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Annual Criminal Law Symposium

The Business of Criminal Defense

2010

Beaver County Bar Association

Multi-County Criminal Practice

Languages

English

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