Stephen H Newman

Unfortunately, I have had to hire legal representation several times, three of those times involving criminal matters. Mr. Newman was appointed by the court to represent me concerning extradition to Oklahoma for misdemeanor marijuana possession and bail jumping charges. Although his hands were tied a...lmost completely, he fought for me in every way possible, including filing any and every relevant motion, taking the time to visit me in the Chicopee jail near weekly, keeping my fiancé updated, and consoling me through it all. He was clearly respected and well liked by the three separate judges we appeared in front of, and in at least one hearing, the ADA seemed intimidated and thrown off her game by his persuasive arguments and their effect on the court. Most impressive and vital to me, however, was what he did after his representation of me was complete. Due to a clerical error, Oklahoma County mistakenly continued to hold me after the judge there released me. I could get no information while in their jail, my fiancé, after dozens of calls, knew my continued incarceration there was a mistake, yet was powerless to correct it, and even my attorney in Oklahoma couldn't be bothered to correct the issue. Finally, after nearly two weeks in Oklahoma County limbo, my fiancé, out of options and near desperation, contacted Mr. Newman for help. He owed me nothing more at that point. He had more than done his duty toward me. Nonetheless, he once again, on his own time, made calls, contacted judges, and saw to my release. If all attorneys were like this particular credit to the bar, there would be no lawyer jokes. One final note: when my fellow inmates here in Chicopee discovered that Mr. Newman was representing me, I was unanimously told how lucky I was. His reputation goes beyond his decency, hard work, and attention. Steve Newman is best known for one thing - he is a winner. If ever a friend or family member found themselves caught in the snares of the Justice System, I would recommend that they take a loan on their house, sell their car, or whatever it took to assure that Mr. Newman represented them. And I would not hesitate to do the same, and more, for myself. If you are in trouble, there is no better friend and advocate to have by your side.