Stephanie McClure

Stephanie McClure

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Immigration

101 6th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

S. McClure LLC

101 6th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10013

S.MCCLURE, LLC

Private Law Office, Jersey City, NJ, 07311

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Stephanie McClure's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | February 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Blessing

Stephanie McClure is a blessing. She’s extremely professional, knowledgeable and beyond caring. I ‘HAD’ a theft three crime record dating back to 1983. I’ve been in the USA on a Greencard since 1963. Since that time I’ve been to 70 countries. However in today’s political environment that crim...e can get me detained and deported. Ms. McClure was recommended to me by another immigration lawyer. Her expertise is to clear crimes such as mine or get them reduced. After much hard work she lived up to her reputation. My theft three has been vacated. I can now travel again without the fear of being detained. Thank you Stephanie!

Posted by Kevin | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

3 year case, Jersey city

Being that this was my first time facing something like this this alone I was very nervous. From our first consultation Ms McClure comforted me and explained , step by step how my process would be. The office in Jersey city was very convenient for me when I didn’t have a vehicle.It was a pleasure wo...rking with her and the team at the office, thank you all.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Attorney — Supportive, Responsive, and Incredibly Knowledgeable

I worked with Stephanie on my O-1 visa petition, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was attentive, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough. The O-1 process can be complex and overwhelming, but Stephanie made it manageable and far less intimidating. She took the time to wa...lk me through every step, answered all my questions with clarity, and was always quick to respond whenever I needed help or reassurance. What stood out most was her attention to detail and her genuine care for my case. I always felt like I was in good hands, and her calm, steady guidance made a world of difference during a stressful process. Thanks to her efforts and expertise, my petition was approved without any issues. If you're looking for someone who is not only an expert in their field but also deeply committed to their clients, Stephanie is that person. I’m incredibly grateful to have had her in my corner and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.

Posted by H.K. | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trust her process!

Stephanie was able to help me when every other lawyer turned my case away! She told us that she would find a way to fix my very complicated situation, and that’s exactly what she did! I came here when I was 9yo on a K visa and my mother never got married. I got involved with the wrong people in my ...teenage years and got myself into some serious trouble at 18yo. I was at the wrong place at the wrong time and was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute, I was guilty by association. Any chance I had of adjusting my status was completely out of the door! My case was so complicated that every lawyer would look at my file and immediately tell me no, I was told I had no hope. I wanted to get the arrest and charges off my record and that’s when I came across Stephanie. Right off the bat, she was honest and admitted that it was very complicated but there were ways around it! She was the first lawyer to ever say she could help and she delivered!!! Shes very knowledgeable about the criminal and immigration laws so she was able to find a way! You just have to trust the process!!! I was able to adjust my status (through marriage) and get my green card at 40yo after 3-4 years of working with Stephanie… it took a while due to Covid and my case was really complicated!!! Forever grateful for Stephanie for changing my life!!!

Posted by Ed | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you, you made our holidays so much better!

She was able to dismiss my brother’s case from 2008. My brother had a complicated 2nd degree felony from 2008 which prevented him from entering the US legally again. Although he had pleaded guilty and had a felony on his record, Stephanie was able to reopen and remove the felony guilty plea from reco...rd and drop everything down to a disturbing the peace infraction, a very small fine. (No misdemeanor, no felony) All this in matter of months. I wish all lawyers worked like her, very honest and upfront. She did exactly what she said she would do. Thank you 100 times.

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Stephanie McClure's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Tierney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is an experienced, vigilant, and formidable attorney. Calm and tenacious, she knows what she is doing and contests the State. I recently watched her get an excellent result quickly and cost effectively in a local criminal court. There is little doubt that the State immediately respects her presence."

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James Valente

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephanie and I were co-counsel in a criminal defense case that was very complicated. The client was a young man from China who was here on green card status, and had been accused of a very serious crime. It appeared unlikely that he'd be able to stay in the US; but going back to China would have been extremely dangerous for him, for the reasons that led to his family receiving asylum status. Stephanie was able to negotiate a deal which resulted in the dismissal of the charges, which is almost unprecedented for a crime of that magnitude in this jurisdiction. I was impressed with her professionalism and attentiveness, and wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Joel Silberman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephanie since law school. She has always been zealous and laser focused in all she has done."

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Andrew Roth

Business lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Stephanie many years ago. I also had the opportunity to work a long side Stephanie on a large action involving multiple assistant county prosecutors and municipal prosecutors a few years ago. She's extremely dedicated, intelligent, and hard-working. Any client seeking her representation would be luck to have her as their attorney"

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Jason Roth

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this attorney. She is a knowledgeable, tenacious, and extremely professional."

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Tudor Neagu

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephanie is the consummate criminal defense attorney. As an ex-prosecutor, she can quickly spot weaknesses in the prosecution's case. She keeps her clients well-informed, and her results are outstanding. If you're in a tough spot, she's the lawyer you want in your corner."

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Steven Sciancalepore

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Stephanie is an extremely skilled trial attorney and is a diligent worker whose experience as an assistant prosecutor speaks for itself. Any client would be lucky to have her in their corner."

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Daniel Ritson

Business lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephanie for many years - we clerked for the same judge just a few years apart. The judge always spoke of her in glowing terms and, as years went by and her practice took off, why he did so became inescapably obvious. Stephanie is extremely bright, unfailingly ethical, and her particular experience brings to the table a skill set that very few counsel can offer. I strongly endorse her."

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Stephen Natoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is a talented litigator that can handle any case. She treats everyone with respect and is always prepared. I endorse Stephanie."

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John Murano

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Ms. McClure for nearly 20 years. She is not only sharp, aggressive and highly competent, but I know of no attorney who is more conscientious and ethical than she. I would not hesitate in hiring her as my legal counsel."

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James Valente

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Strasser

Litigation lawyer

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Joel Silberman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Hirschorn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Roth

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tudor Neagu

Immigration lawyer

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Steven Sciancalepore

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Tierney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Ritson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephen Natoli

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Excellence in Sensitive Cases with Mental Health Components, State of New Jersey

2024

Pro Bono Counsellor of the Year 2024-2025, State of New Jersey

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2016

100s of Criminal Convictions on behalf of the State of NJ, NJ Criminal Courts

2016

Favorable Verdicts Won after Jury Trials, NJ Courts

2006

Winner, Mock Trial Competition, Garrett E. Brown, Chief Judge of the NJ Dist Court, Ret., and Prof at Seton Hall

2006

Best Oral Advocate, Seton Hall University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Senior Counsel, Private Practice, New York

2006 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, New Jersey Judiciary

2006 - 2016

Supervising Trial Attorney, Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, Hudson County, Nj

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

NMD Member/Participant in Mentor Program

2017 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Ethics Board Member (Appointment Acceptance Pending 2017)

2017 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Board Member Criminal (Pending Appointment Acceptance 2018)

2017 - Present

Patients and Animals Wellness System, A Crime Victim-Centered Non-Profit

Board of Directors

2016 - Present

NCAC

Certified Forensic Interviewer

2016 - Present

American Immigration Council

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Massachusetts v. (Confidential Accused)

ID DISMISSED - FULL DISMISSAL PENDING

New Jersey v. (confidential accused)

DISMISSED

New York v. (Confidential Accused)

DISMISSED

State v. Frederico Bruno

Verdict in my favor

State v. Herman Chandler

Major settlement in my favor

State v. J.R.

Verdict in my favor

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Education

2006

Seton Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

NJ CLE - TBD

Criminal Practice in NJ

2017

Ethics, Professionalism, and Conflicts of Interest

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

2016

Ethics for Law Clerks and Paralegals

ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

Publications

2016

Ethics for Assistants and Paralegals, Law Firm Policy Guidance Ethics for Assistants and Paralegals, Law Firm Policy Guidance

2014

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2013

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2012

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2011

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2010

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2009

Forms for Judicial Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2008

Forms for Judiciary Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

2007

How-To Material for NJ Law Clerks New Jersey Judiciary Law Clerk Manual

Languages

Mandarin

Spanish

Activity

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