Stephen Domenic Colafella

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Stephen Domenic Colafella

4.9
28 reviews
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Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

One PPG Place, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA

About Stephen

Biography

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.—COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND HIGH-QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION. WE'VE HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND HIGHEST-PROFILE CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal trial practice handling state and federal cases throughout Western Pennsylvania. Handle all phases of criminal case from arrest, through bail, pretrial proceedings and trial. Has successfully defended cases involving criminal homicide, arson, sexual assault, drug offenses, assault, property crimes, DUI and more. Practice also includes defense in juvenile cases as well as probation and parole violations. Works closely with licensed private investigators and experts.

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White Collar Crime 50%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tucker Arensberg, PC

One PPG Place, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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Stephen Domenic Colafella's Reviews

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Posted by Alaina | April 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional support and guidance

Over the last year, Steve has been incredibly supportive, reliable, and communicative throughout my legal proceedings. He consistently met with me to keep me informed and explained each step thoroughly. He showed a genuine care for my case and well being over the last year. He is an amazing advocate ...and fights to see the best outcome for his clients. I'm forever grateful for his support and efforts.

Posted by Rochell | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Stephen Colafella is in it to win it

Stephen Colafella is a truly exceptional lawyer who cares about his clients. Stephen has made a lasting positive influence in our lives. He has a thorough knowledge of the law and defended all of our cases with extreme determination. Excellent in both professionalism and experience. Calm and strategi...c even when things got emotional. Made the entire process smooth. Gave us a peace of mind. By far the best lawyer we have ever worked with. He will always be the only lawyer we ever work with. Stephen has delivered 3 “NOT GUILTY “ verdicts for my family. Which is a tiny drop in the bucket for his years of success. If you want to win hire him!!!

Posted by Aaron | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Steve was my voice

I unfortunately found myself in a complicated situation with a plethora of charges, excessive bond, and deceptive police report. My family reached out to Steve to help me through a difficult legal process. After several hearings and processes, that Steve helped facilitate, my case ultimately went to ...a jury trail. Prior to and at the trial, Steve went above and beyond to be my voice and defend me. He meticulously navigated through the Trial and I was acquitted of all of my charges. I was against unlawful charges and complex situation that was rather impactful on my life. I needed the best lawyer around to defend me, Steve is just that.

Posted by Mike | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best of the Best!

Steve helped me resolve my situation from start to finish just the exact way he said he would. He helped calm me down when I made my first call to him and was noting but professional during the whole time I worked with him. Call Steve he is the best of the best in Pittsburgh!

Posted by Jeannie | May 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Good criminal lawyer!

I was very pleased with the way Mr. Colafella represented my daughter, Christina, during her non-jury trial. He was able to work with the DA and did all that he could to work out the best deal for his client. As another reviewer wrote, "he went above and beyond" what was expected of him. And he is v...ery down to earth and easy to talk to, but very professional in the courtroom.

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Nicholas Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an experienced, proven criminal defense attorney who, despite the magnitude of his current caseload, will always set aside a few minutes to catch up or discuss a complex legal issue. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Townsend

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

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"I have worked with and tried many cases with Mr. Colafella for over the last 10 years. I strongly endorse Mr. Colafella"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Central Valley High School Hall of Fame, Central Valley School District

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Top 100 Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Shareholder, Tucker Arensberg, PC

2002 - 2023

Owner, Law Offices of Stephen D. Colafella

Associations

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Beaver County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Beaver County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth of PA vs. Gene Cope (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Omar Griffin (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth vs. Eric G. Washington (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Lyric Mason (2017)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Antoine L. Cummings (2016)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Michael N. Kimbrough (2015)

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. Tyrone Savage

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

Commonwealth of PA vs. DeJuan Hill

Acquitted by Jury on All Counts

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Education

1995

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1992

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science

1988

Center Area High School

Academic

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Annual Criminal Law Symposium

The Business of Criminal Defense

2010

Beaver County Bar Association

Multi-County Criminal Practice

Languages

English

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