Stephen Jude DeLeo

Stephen Jude DeLeo

4.4
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stamford, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

29 5th St, Stamford, CT

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005

Location

Stephen J. DeLeo, LLC

29 5th St, Stamford, CT, 06905

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Stephen Jude DeLeo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Joe | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not Happy

Stephen hired to represent me in a malpractice case. He never filled with the court's. He let time run out to file so I could not hire another lawyer. Charged lump some for nothing .

Posted by Susan | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Most amazing criminal defense Attorney - Stephen J. Deleo

It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Attorney Stephen J. Deleo. If you are seeking representation by a criminal defense attorney in the Stamford, Connecticut and surrounding areas, he is worth his weight in gold. Stephen helped me every step of the way in my DUI case. He’s knowledgeable, ...efficient, empathetic and driven to do the best by you that he has in his power to do. His recommendations to me during all steps of the process were spot on. Sincerely, Susan C.

Posted by Dave | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-notch/well-rounded lawyer

i live in Virginia and had to cind a lawyer in CT for a case up there. I researched and contacted about 6 lawyers. After reaching Stephen, i knew i had found a lawyer that would do his job. I had multiple lawyers in the past through my divorce and child custody that just showed up for the court hear...ing and collected a paycheck. Stephen was reponsive, prepared and worked hard for my case. I would definitely hire him again no.questions asked abd highly recommend him if your looking for a great criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST

He is a great attorney. He was very compassionate for my case and he is a very skilled cross examiner. His questions showed the truth and I couldn’t ask for anything better. Also he always called me back or texted me back right away and kept me notified of any updates. His special care and compassi...on comes though. highly recommend him.

Posted by Jeremiah | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I could not have had better representation, at any price!

Stephen J. Deleo his pound for pound, dollar for dollar, the best criminal defense attorney you can find. I unfortunately ended up on the wrong side of the law, through no fault of my own, just lazy, inept investigatory work on behalf of a detective for a nearby police department. Attorney DeLeo, ...put my mind at ease, from the moment we met, when I immediately retained his services. And he been fighting for me like a champion. He managed to have the two charges against me dropped within a month of our first meeting. I whole heartedly endorse him, with no reservations. I feel as though I now have another brother for life! Thanks Steve!

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Lindy Urso

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I were to get arrested, I would hire Attorney Deleo as my lawyer. I have watched him overcome adversity in the last decade to quietly become one of the best, most effective criminal defense attorneys in the entire Northeast. Steve is a great lawyer and an even better guy."

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Michael Bivona

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is one of the best lawyers around. He is a true bulldog when it comes to protecting your rights and getting you the results you deserve. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of legal help."

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Matthew Maddox

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen exhausts every possible avenue in order to secure the best result for his client. There are lawyers who have the courage and experience to try cases and then there are the others. Stephen is one of the courageous ones."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Reprimand issued in CT, 2008

updated on 02/03/2009

A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.

Reciprocal - Discipline issued in NY, 2005

updated on 07/31/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in New York.

Honors

2024

CT Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Education

N/A

Seton Hall University School of Law

Languages

English

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