Steven Jared Gaitman

Steven Jared Gaitman

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1103 Stewart Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City, NY

About Steven

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Gaitman & Russo

1103 Stewart Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Steven Jared Gaitman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

86 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 86 reviews

Posted by Kristian | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

Steven is a great lawyer. He has been my lawyer for over 10 years and he is always there when I need him. He ensures that he takes the time out of his schedule to meet with me personally. I would recommend him to anyone and have done so in the past. He is a well known throughout the courts and he is ...he is highly respected.

Posted by James | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

Mr. Gaitman was there for me durung a difficult time in my life. He made it possible for me to be home to witness my first daughter be born. He's very prompt. My family contacted him after midnight and he was there for my arraignment in the morning. Mr. Gaitman is always available and very reasonable.... I would recommend him anyone in need of help.

Posted by O.W. | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent service

I was facing a few serious charges. He showed up to all appearances and never made me feel like I was fighting my case alone. He kept everything truthful with me, as I also did with him. He got my charges dropped and reduced no jail time. Reasonable and affordable fees. Only lawyer I would use and r...efer people to. He does good business all around.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended

I highly recommend Steven Gaitman for legal issues..If I ever had personal questions he would always get back to me no matter the time of day or night. He's honest and upfront. & he always kept myself and my family calm and reassured us that everything will work out in our favor. I'm glad to say that... he was right! Multiple people in my family has used Mr. Gaitman all with wonderful outcomes.

Posted by Robert | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My favorite esq.

My name is Robert and have been a loyal client of Steven's since 2000. In a nutshell ive avoided 20+ years incarceration(multiple cases) because of the skilled court room presence of Steven. For example, in my most recent case i was sentenced to a five year bid. At the last minute, Steven was able c...onvince the Judge and Lead Prosecutor to court order me to the SHOCK program (6 month military style boot camp program) where i excelled immensely and returned home in under 2 years in the best mental and physical shape of my life. The thing I appreciate most though is the attention to detail in the cases and the personal relationship we have. No matter how busy he is, he always makes time to listen to me and help me. That, to me, is just as important as the astonishing results that come from his casework. Ive recommended well over 50 clients to him who retained him and were very happy, to say the least, with their case results. If you find yourself in trouble, and dont know where to turn, call Steven Gaitman. Its a decision you won't regret. Thanks for reading.

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Steven Jared Gaitman's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Campo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Steve is an outstanding attorney. I have had the pleasure of working on several matters with Steve and I have witnessed first hand the great results he receives for clients."

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John Healy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked alongside Mr. Gaitman for many years and he is a consummate professional. Excellent advocate for anyone facing criminal charges!"

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Jason Russo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and honest to the core!!!"

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John Healy

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Tara Whelan

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Jason Russo

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, American Jurisprudence Award

1993

Legal ethics award, Legal ethics

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Gaitman & Russo

1998 - 2010

Attorney, Steven Gaitman, Esq

1996 - 1998

Staff attorney, Nassau County Legal Aid Society

Associations

2000 - 2013

Nassau County Bar Association

Education

1995

Touro College Jacob D Fuchs

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1994

Legal ethics Legal ethics

Languages

English

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