Steven D Altman

Steven D Altman

Licensed for 56 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

247 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 56 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1969

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Benedict and Altman

247 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 089010000

Benedict Altman and Nettl

247 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-3089

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Steven D Altman's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phones it in, and is not nice

This attorney bragged about himself at length. Was aggressive and not considerate. Argumentative, except for in court where he literally did nothing. He gave terrible legal advice, was offensive to interact with, and charged a lot. He is terrible.

Posted by Debby | June 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst lawyer in history.

Mr. Altman is the worst lawyer. Will work for the prosecuter, but not for you. Will be happy to take your money with zero out come. Not the best of the best.

Posted by Elliott | April 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best I've found...

I just started working with Mr.Altman, so for sure I may be jumping the gun here but a couple of things are absolute: Mr Altman is a man of integrity, honesty, and high capability. He’s compassionate and accessible. And I believe that at every moment he is working in my best interest. I’ll updat...e this (from the outside or inside ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ), but regardless, all of those things are absolutely true. If you need a strong capable empathetic representation, you absolutely have to meet this man.

Posted by Michael | September 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Can’t go wrong.

Mr. Altman is a wonderful attorney who truly does care for his clients. This may sound crazy but at times it seemed he was more interested I my case than myself. Would give him more stars if I could.

Posted by Steve | April 1, 2014

Excellent criminal defense attorney!

I was referred to Mr. Altman by my family's real estate attorney. I was charged with 3 serious criminal offenses in Middlesex County, NJ. I met Mr. Altman and he got me a bail bondsman right away so I didn't have to spend any time in jail. Mr. Altman's experience as a former prosecutor for Middlesex... County was very helpful as he got the prosecutor to drop one charge and I agreed to plead guilty to the other 2 charges. I was nervous about going to jail when I was in court but Mr. Altman assured me that everything would be OK. He was right as I only had to pay a fine with no jail time or probation. I believe that his many years of experience kept me from doing some serious time in prison.

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Steven D Altman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Melkersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a wonderful attorney. I recently referred to Steve one of my clients (I primarily handle personal injury matters) who was facing some pretty serious charges in New Jersey. Because of a prior conviction, my client needed nothing less than a dismissal of these New Jersey charges or a not-guilty verdict. Steve obtained the needed dismissal. I highly recommend him."

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John Gorman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Altman is a preeminent criminal defense lawyer. He has the universal respect of judges and prosecutors, and obtains great results for his clients. For more than 20 years I have referred to Steve clients and their families who have needed representation in the criminal justice system. I cannot endorse Steve Altman strongly enough. He is the best."

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Honors

2006

Recognition, Criminal Law, Super Lawyers

2005

Best Lawyers in The Field of Criminal Defense, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

N/A

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney,

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Benedict Altman and Nettl

Associations

1987 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association, Criminal Trial Practice Committee

Member

New Brunswick Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Middlesex County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National District Attorneys Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - 2003

New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Trustee

Education

1969

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

University of Bridgeport

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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