Constantine Frank Destefano

Constantine Frank Destefano

also known as Gus Destefano

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 19 years

Education Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Education, State, Local And Municipal Law

522 Broadway, Albany, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Anelli Xavier, PC

522 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207

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Constantine Frank Destefano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Daniel | May 11, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Constantine Destefano

Gus did everything he said he would. He explained everything from charges to motor vehicle classes ect. Told me what would happen and walked me through it.

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Explained everything well and Performed even better

He was very responsive throughout the entire case, explaining all the factors and choices involved. He was able to achieve the resolution I was hoping for in less than three weeks. I am very pleased with his representation and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of his services.

Posted by Micah | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!

I would recommend Gus to anyone seeking legal advice or services to get them through their situation. His familiarity and experience in my highly stressful situation eased my worries and he walked me through each phase of my case. He's a great attorney, and I'd recommend him to anyone. He's got a goo...d sense of humor too! Thanks Gus, Micah

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gus Destefano

Gus was timely, kept me in the loop, explained his motivations and his approach to my defense and kept it light as he knew I was devastated.

Posted by Robert | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gus was great.

When I first talked with Gus on the phone, I was pretty scared about what was going to happen to me with my DUI arrest. After a lengthy discussion about my arrest, I felt pretty good about the outcome in court. After three court appearances, it was all over and Gus got me a pretty sweet deal. I truly... appreciate all he did for me. Thanks again Gus.

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Constantine Frank Destefano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charity Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Brown

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend this lawyer, always a pleasure to work with."

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Gregory Garofalo

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gus. He is a hard working and honest attorney."

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Derrick Hogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is an excellent attorney and even better person. He is very easy to get along with and always gives his clients and their legal matters the attention they need and deserve. I certainly endorse Gus."

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Richard Roxin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Gus is a terrific lawyer. His work product reveals a thorough understanding of this area of the law and his dedication to the concerns of clients is well known. He enjoys a stellar reputation among the judges he practices before and he is highly thought of among fellow members of the defense bar. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Constantine "Gus" is an excellent lawyer with a client first approach. He evaluates a case based on legal issues and a personal approach. He takes each and every positive issue to the prosecutor handling his client's case and works with tenacity to get the client's desired result."

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Michael Viscosi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Writing an endorsement for Gus is an easy task. He is both compassionate and understanding of the goals and interests of his clients and serves as a solid advocate on their behalf. He has always proven to be a hardworking and motivated defender who works diligently for the rights of criminal defendants. While he is great with communicating with clients he is also composed and polished enough to achieve results. He has a great reputation in and beyond the Capital Region and I would highly recommend Gus to anyone in need of his services."

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Thomas Carr

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Don’t let the easygoing nature of Gus fool you, because he is an incredible attorney. He has the patience and the compassion that suits him well in representing individuals and families in family law cases. Additionally, his criminal law experience and knowledge gives him a breadth of practice experience that also increases his credibility. If you are looking for a level-headed and smart attorney, I would recommend Gus DeStefano."

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Charity Anderson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Derrick Hogan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Viscosi

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Theresa Wells

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Magna Cum Laude, Sage College

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate, Anelli Xavier, PC

2008 - 2008

Owner and Attorney, The Law Office of Constantine F. DeStefano

2008 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Tully Rinckey, PLLC

2006 - 2007

Associate, Fox & Kowalewski, LLP

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Carola, Bagnoli & Tollisen

Associations

Albany County Bar Association

Saratoga County Bar Association

Saratoga County Law Guardian Panel

Member

Saratoga County Bar Association, Law Guardian Panel

Member

Education

2005

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Sage College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2010

Tully Rinckey PLLC Family & Matrimonial Law Newsletter Child Custody and the Holidays

Languages

English

Activity

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