Stephen Jude DeLeo

Stephen Jude DeLeo

4.5
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

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • 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

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tyler | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive, Intelligent, Professional

I hired Attorney DeLeo for representation in a case where he worked for nearly two years on my behalf. Ultimately, he was able to secure a favorable ruling in my case. He was available to discuss my case whenever I needed to. His recommendations and assessment of my case were consistently accurate d...espite the complicated circumstances. I am extremely grateful that I went with Steve, and I would recommend him to anybody who needs professional legal representation.

Posted by Susan | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Monica | December 15, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Would definitely hire him again!

Did a wonderful job with my case. Very knowledgable with the law and all aspects what I needed to do to not have my arrest on my record.

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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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