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Steve Schwartz, has been practicing law for 37 years. He is known as one of the most caring, hardworking, and successful lawyers in the state of Maine. He has been voted by his peers into Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers, has also received from his peers an AV preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical conduct--the highest rating possible--in Martindale Hubbell, and Schwartz & Schwartz P.A. has been named by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier law office nationally.
Steve specializes in helping people who have been involved in accidents of all types. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers of New England in the area of accident law. He has also been named to Best Lawyers in the areas of criminal defense and OUI law and ethics and professional responsibility-- Steve also represents attorneys in ethics matters and helps law students with bar admission matters.
In personal injury matters, we've obtained millions of dollars for our clients who've been in accidents, whether car, bus, motorcyle, truck, or falls-- even dog bites. Most matters are settled in amounts that exceed our clients' expectations. And for those that do not, we will not hesitate to go to court to protect your rights. We only get paid if we recover money for you.
We have also been known for having a high powered criminal defense practice. We handle everything from OUI and other traffic matters to homicide and other serious felonies, including drug charges, sexual, domestic violence, and other assault charges, and theft charges. Steve Schwartz has helped to train other lawyers in the state and has created a network of criminal defense lawyers to help people accused of crimes--he was the founder and first president of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense lawyers in 1992.
We also handle a variety of probate matters, from estate planning, including wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives and powers of attorney to estate administration, will contests, and contested and uncontested guardianships and conservatorships.
In his "spare" time, Steve is a play by play television sports broadcaster and an umpire. He has called numerous state championship football, soccer, and basketball games. He was the home plate umpire for both the Little League Softball World Series World Championship game in 2016 (Portland, OR) and Junior League Baseball World Series US Championship game in 2019 (Detroit, MI), both games on the ESPN network.
We have helped thousands of people with their legal needs, and we look forward to helping you, as well.
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State: Maine
Acquired: 1985
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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was falsely accused and Attorney Schwartz represented me very effectively through a PFA and criminal proceeding, winning a not guilty verdict in the end. The charges were of a type that threatened to ruin my life, and I knew it would be a difficult fight. He showed himself to be an excellent strate...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I am a trial lawyer practicing statewide in Maine. I suddenly had to confront a bar complaint, a first for me. I could have called any attorney in Maine. Steve was my call. Steve is the go-to lawyer for lawyers in trouble. And I did not regret it. Steve took immediate action. He reviewed 1,000 pages ...
Posted by Jake | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Stephen Schwartz represented me in a traffic matter. Based on an educational opportunity, I could not have a pending matter, but the courts are closed for cases like mine during the pandemic. Attorney Schwartz went above and beyond to get the case dismissed. He advised me about what I could do to ...
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words the depth of my gratitude to God and to Stephen Schwartz. Stephen represented my husband in a very hard case. I would pray that God would make Stephen and his already amazing powers of persuasion just that much more powerful to help us to get our...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I retained Steve in a matter where I was the Plaintiff and the Defendant. Steve's level of expertise is immediately apparent and provided me a real sense of confidence in such a stressful time. I had several years of information related to the case and Steve was excellent at wrapping his arms aroun...
"Stephen was lead counsel on a matter with me and an attorney from Nevada. He filed a complex motion for an injunction in superior court. His work, along with subsequent research and communications, was absolutely first class lawyering at the very highest levels. This was a hard case and Stephen did very complex legal research and memorandum drafting on some arcane and obscure difficult topics that was cutting edge. I have been a member of the bar in Boston for close to 40 years, and trust me that what I observed being done in Maine could not have been accomplished by your typical average lawyer. Stephen Schwartz conducted a master class in first-rate lawyering that resulted in a victory for our client."
"I cannot say enough about Steve's work. He is a top notch attorney on just so many levels. His work is highly intelligent and always focused on the core mission of doing everything possible to take care of his clients. I have referred many clients to him over the years and have always been confident that they would be extraordinarily well taken care of. Steve is widely respected throughout the legal community for his second-to-none legal work. And what makes Steve such a great attorney is that he is also a really great person. He is exceedingly kind, always professional, and has long been an attorney that other attorneys contact for his wise, thoughtful advice."
"I endorse Steve Schwartz. Steve is a highly effective, intelligent and dedicated advocate, and a co-founder of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; a testament to his dedication to criminal defense."
"Stephen is a brilliant and honest attorney. He is effective, tenacious and honest. Qualities that rarely coexist in one person."
"I cannot say enough good about Attorney Stephen Schwartz. I've had the honor to work with him on several criminal cases, and have seen the results of his work in the area of personal injury. He's extremely well respected by judges, other lawyers and clients. He works tirelessly for his clients while maintaining the highest ethical standards. He gets my unqualified endorsement and support."
"Steve Schwartz gets my highest endorsement. His credibility is unquestionable. His skill in both litigation and negotiation are excellent. He is respected by judges and his adversaries. I have worked with Steve in a variety of capacities and I consider him top notch."
"I endorse Attorney Schwartz; Steve is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of personal injury law, criminal defense, and probate law, which enables him to achieve great results for his clients."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Tier Law Office, U.S. News and World Report
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
1987 - Present
Principal, Schwartz & Schwartz P.A.
2018 - Present
American Bar Association
1992 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1987 - Present
Maine Trial Lawyers Association
1987 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English