also known as Steve Riebling
The Riebling & Payton Difference
Westchester defense attorneys Marcia Payton and Stephen Riebling started working together more than 25 years ago when they first met in law school at the Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY. Since then, and over their more than 20 year marriage, they have dedicated themselves to helping people and families throughout Westchester County, New York City and the surrounding areas.
Unlike other Westchester lawyers and law firms, Marcia and Stephen are truly a “legal family” having spent their legal careers collaborating with each other to provide personalized and dedicated representation to people and their families. They truly help clients face the uncertainty of an arrest, build a strong defense criminal charges or navigate numerous family law issues and implications.
When you hire Riebling & Payton, PLLC, you will speak directly with Stephen and Marcia, and you will have their 5 decades of combined experience on your side - to answer your questions, fight for you in court, and protect you and your family.
We guarantee our commitment to your case and being available to you and to your family.
This proven approach is unique and unlike any other in Westchester County, NY. While most firms and lawyers go home at the end of the day, Marcia and Stephen are available 24/7 to help, especially when that help is needed immediately.
Westchester’s Foremost Defense Trial Attorney | Former NYC Narcotic Prosecutor
Joining Forces to Work For You
Marcia Payton started her career as a prosecutor in the NYC District Attorney’s Office, where her attention to details and zealous advocacy in the courtroom earned her widespread respect and recognition. Her accomplishments led to her quick promotion to the prestigious Office for Special Narcotics. There, she was responsible for handling some of the most complex and important felony investigations and prosecutions involving all types of drug crimes in New York City. In private practice, she has taken all of the insight, lessons and knowledge acquired as a NYC prosecutor to successfully represent countless clients charged with crimes in Westchester, New York City and the surrounding areas.
Stephen Riebling took a slightly different path and started his career exclusively as a Westchester defense attorney. For decades he has handled the defense and has been lead trial attorney for some of the most involved and noteworthy cases in Westchester County, New York City, Bronx County and the surrounding areas. He received national attention and widespread praise for his ardent defense as Lead Defense Counsel for Lacey Spears during her murder trial. His dedicated and focused representation has been recognized by various professional organizations and has received the praise of both lawyers and judges alike. However it is the appreciation of his numerous clients which is most rewarding.
They have a remarkable success record at trial, winning unanimous verdicts for defendants in Westchester County, New York City, Bronx County, Queens County, Brooklyn, Putnam County, Orange County, Rockland County, Dutchess County, Nassau County and Staten Island. These verdicts have come in the County, City and local courts throughout New York.
Their varied careers, experiences and perspectives, have allowed Marcia and Stephen to offer all of their clients a unique and specialized approach which is different from any other offered in Westchester County. We are committed to representing you with the integrity, preparation, knowledge, and attention that you, your family and your case deserve.
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Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyers Firm
Mr Stephen Riebling and Mrs Marcia Payton are excellent at what they do. They both have the knowledge to give explanations on what can happen during cases before even being seen by a judge. I was facing a class A misdemeanor and it was knocked down to a violation from the help of these two great indi...
Posted by Michele | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
My experience with Stephen Riebling was nothing short of outstanding.
I am so thankful for Stephen's outstanding legal service. When I experienced a terrifying ordeal a year ago, I knew I needed legal assistance to obtain an order of protection, but I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Stephen walked me through the entire process and immediately put my nerves a...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer
Working with Riebling & Payton, PLLC was a truly positive experience from start to finish. They provided expert legal advice and guidance throughout my case, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Mr. Stephen Riebling demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and approached my case with prof...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very misleading.
Beware of this attorney. Not good representation at all. Unfortunately, I had a very bad experience with Mr. Riebling did not represent me well at all in child custody case. He did not return phones emails or text messages. He was unprepared for court & did not provide me with email link for court. I...
We are sorry to hear that you feel that you were not represented with the quality you deserve and would be happy to move this conversation to a phone call as we work hard to make sure that we are accessible to our clients 24/7 by providing cell, office and email information. Since this has been posted "anonymously" and family courts have for the most part returned to "in-person" appearances without needing virtual links for some time, it is difficult for our office to identify and address your specific concerns about your case. That said, we will note that we have never had a client miss a virtual court appearance for lack of a virtual link. Additionally, the courts send the virtual links directly to the lawyers through an automated calendar system, which we forward to our clients.
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Do nøt hesitate to retain Mr. Riebling!
Bad and unexpected things happen to us all. But when they happen to your child, no matter his or her age, you are likely unprepared, emotional, and don’t know what to do. That’s what happened when we got a call in the middle of the night advising that our adult child was in a police station, allege...
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2020 - Present
Partner, Riebling & Payton, PLLC
Jury Acquittal on All Counts (Not Guilty)
Jury Acquittal on All Counts (Not Guilty)
Charges Dismissed at Trial
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
The Law, High Schoolers & Parents
2015
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