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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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