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

Practice Areas

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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 66 - 70 of 86 reviews

Posted by MONDRE | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Life Saver

VERY GREAT CARING AND CONCERNED ATTORNEY! WHO TOOK HIS TIME TO EXERCISE HIS SKILLS ON MY CASE WHEN I HAD A DWI WHICH THREATENED MY DRIVING CAREER ,HE CAME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE THAT SAVED ME AND MY CAREER! WHICH LEFT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO PROVIDE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.HE IS THE BEST ATTORNEY OUT THER...E HANDS DOWN!!!!!!

Posted by Robert | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Criminal Lawyer

I've contacted Steven Gaitman on the 2 times in my life when I really needed help . He was recommended by the owner of the company I work for and I value his opinion. Steven was every bit the Lawyer I could have hoped for . He's a great attorney and I will recommend him to anyone in need of represen...tation. Thankyou for all your help Sir. Regards Robert P.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer & Always Available

Called him at 2am, responded quickly and helped me out. Very responsive and always got back to me. Highly recommend.

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

Best outcome possible!

I could not have anticipated a better result. Mr. Gaitman is very intelligent and extremely professional. His knowledge of the law and the legal process afforded me the freedom that I enjoy today. I am in recovery from a detrimental history of substance abuse, and happy to report that I have b...een sober for over 4 years. But I certainly would not be without Mr. Gaitman's help. Despite a great many drug-related criminal charges, I was granted a treatment program that changed my life. My case, however, was not a typical or easy one, and there is no doubt that things would have ended differently had it not been for Mr. Gaitman's mastery of the law and process to get me the help that I desperately needed. There is no other defense attorney that I would entrust with my life and freedom. His judgement is unparalleled.

Posted by Clifford | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The man you want on your case.

Mr Gaitman has represented me many times in the past and every time I was satisfied. I would have no problem recommending him as I have before to friends and family, and they were satisfied as well. Steven is a professional in all aspects in defending his clients, and very knowledgeable of the court ...system, and has plenty of experience under his belt. Mr. Gaitman is a blessing to whom ever hires him as there attorney.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tara Whelan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Russo

Criminal defense lawyer

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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