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Stephen Michael Santoro

3.6
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Carmel, NY
Practice Areas: Family

105 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

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Santoro & Scigliano

105 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY, 10512-1207

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Stephen Michael Santoro's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Heather | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Professional and Results-Oriented Attorney

Mr. Santoro is a consummate professional, who devotes careful, time, thought, and empathy to his clients. His work on my case demonstrated that he is a fierce adversary and advocate, and does so with a quick wit, and mastery of the law, rather than bombastic meltdowns characteristic of lesser attorne...ys. It is without reservation, that I recommend him and his staff, as I was pleased with his meritorious motion practice and continued successful litigation on my behalf.

Posted by Ida | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

proficient

I retained Steve and his staff to represent me and protect myself and my children from a husband and father who was abusive and suffering from mental health issues . He and his partner Sarah tried my case with great success and in a 30 page custody decision we were protected.

Posted by Laura | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

100% Confident

Stephen M. Santoro, esq. is professional, empathetic, and resourceful. He has over 35 years experience. He works well with both males and females THAT ARE HONEST. I stress honesty. He will diligently defending with evidence based evidence. The person below my comments obviously was not his client an...d I am sorry. Walk the walk and Stephen M. Santoro, esq will defend you to the end. My son was his client, and when you think men do not have rights. Stephen M. Santoro, esq will find justice for you. Good luck. Sincerely, Laura Davis, LCSW

Posted by Ida | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

caring compassiionate marimonial and family law attorney

Mr. Santoro and his firm represented myself in a difficult custody battle. My ex husband was and remains a mentally ill and vindicitive individual The case was tried with expertise and compassion in Dutchess County over months. The result is that myself and my children are safe and well and protec...ted from emotional harm that was being inflicted before I hired Santoro & Scigliano to help and protect us. They could not have been more caring or proficient. Our sincere thanks to him his partner and their staff. The best of the best.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

" A Lighthouse over the rocks"

Mr Santoro represented me in an acrimonious divorce proceeding in 2006. He went so far above and beyond what most lawyers do it was difficult to fathom. He is exactly what a lawyer should be. He is an effective advocate who can modulate his approach when and where necessary. Aggressive , eth...ical, fearless. He led the way and helped me navigate through a very difficult and stressful process. I would recommend him unequivocally to anyone. He kept me informed every step of the way and treated me with the utmost respect. He is a credit to his profession and a blessing to his clients.

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St John's University

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