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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

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 anonymous | December 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Decision Ever

After meeting with several attorneys who told me I had no chance, I was left feeling lost and alone in my circumstances. Then I had the opportunity to meet and retain services provided by Stephanie McClure after being referred to her by an immigration attorney who knew of her history, outstanding and... broad knowledge of the law. After a few years (these cases do take some time), Stephanie was able to win my case and helped me to achieve the justice I had lost all hope for. Stephanie was not only a trustworthy lawyer but an amazing human being. She was extremely supportive, kind, positive, honest, and never gave up. I’m forever thankful to her. If I can leave anything with this review it’s to let you know that having Stephanie on your side it may just be the best decision ever.

Posted by Rebecca, E. | December 11, 2017

Highly recommend*****

Stephanie regularly helps me and my friends with quick and reliable legal advice. I am forever thankful to have her in my corner.

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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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