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 David | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A lawyer can be a good friend

Stephen never gave up on me when the whole world turned there back on me I considered him a friend as I'm sure he feels the same way about me.for me it was more then business it was comfort and that's hard to prescribe to a person while they are littery going through hell but he did and I would never... choose anyone over this man thank you Steve

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A lawyer with brains and a heart

Mr. Colafella is an amazing lawyer. He not only knows what he's doing but really cares about his clients.

Posted by Aaron | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Anthony | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Flawless

From start to finish we could not have asked for more from Steve. Never once did we have to question his commitment to our case and his skills as an attorney are unmatched.

Posted by Steve | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Only Attorney to Call When Your Life is on the Line

I consulted with Steve after it was clear that the attorney we hired just wanted to get our case over with. That attorney did not listen to our defense and for lack of a better term our case was a simple cash grab. Steve took a true interest in our case, listened to the circumstances and our defen...se, and ultimately delivered. I also believe it was important for him to get to know us as people as opposed to a "client." He achieved the exact results he said he would and because of his diligence, persistence, knowledge of the law, & reputation, our loved one was spared a severe sentence that was on the line and pending with the first attorney. Steve's a good guy and you can trust him with your life. Speaking from experience, if you do not go to Steve you are taking a massive risk with your reputation, your freedom, and life as you know it. That may sound harsh but this guy is the best; there is none better.

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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