Stephen M Misko

Stephen M Misko

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Butler, PA
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals

Suite 801, 106 S Main Street, Butler, PA

About Stephen

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

PennLaw, LLC

Suite 801, 106 S Main Street, Butler, PA, 160015957

PennLaw, LLC

100 Ross St., Suite 340, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Stephen M Misko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Mary | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Court case

He's a pitbull. If you want attorney that is on your side and will win your case this is the man to hire

Posted by Erin | February 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I've been meaning to provide this review of my attorney

I faced theft charges that came out of nowhere and caused a great deal of stress and anxiety. Due to a past incident on my record the charges I faced became more of a burden to defend against. Attorney Misko was my second attorney – my original attorney had told me my chance of beating the charges ...against me were slim and to expect about 1 to 3 months of jail time. I interviewed a few attorneys and based off of Steve’s responses and confident manner my gut led me to choose him. One of the best decisions I ever made. Steve took time to research several angles of my case to provide the best defense at my trial I was facing. Steve was able to make enough of a showing of innocence and reasonable doubt that my case never went to trial. We were able to arrive at a settlement where I would pay a fine which would have been much less than the cost of going to trial – even though Steve could have made more money going to trial he made this happen because it was in his client’s best interest. By paying the fine the DA dropped the charges allowing me to avoid a stressful and expensive trial that would have required expensive expert witness and in the long run cost me far less than it would have to go to trial to prove innocence. The case had been dragging on with the original attorney for close to a year, Steve has it resolved in months for me – and probably saved years of my life due to the stress it was causing. While I hope to never need the services of a criminal Attorney again in my life, if I did need them there is NOBODY I would rather have at my side than Steve Misko. Steve, I cannot thank you more or your attentive, knowledgeable, and proactive manner in which you handled my case.

Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed

He grossly underestimated the charges against me. I paid him a lot of money to get one word responses If any at all. If there was anyway to get a partial refund , I’d ask for one.

Stephen Misko

Replied last July 26, 2019

It is difficult to respond to a review posted by ANONYMOUS. This could have clearly been posted by a competitor. In any event, I never underestimate ANY case, and am available 24/7 to respond to my client's calls, texts and emails. Criminal cases are uphill battles and each case requires close scrutiny and tenacity in order to protect the rights of my clients. While I do not guarantee an end result, I will always give 110% to each case.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer who is FIRST RATE

Attorney Misko is absolutely excellent!! I was unfairly and falsely accused of DUI: Controlled substance for taking my OWN medication after being pulled over when I was texting and driving in Butler County, PA in early October 2018. Attorney Steven Misko handled my case flawlessly and with the greate...st skill because he knows the ins and outs of the legal system and he negotiated with the District Attorney of Butler to have my DUI dropped to careless driving and texting while driving. This was an extremely stressful nightmarish situation for me which lasted for 6 months, and he compiled my letters from both my doctors and all the evidence showing that my meds were well below the therapeutic level, and was able to right this horrific injustice against me and get the extremely unfair charge dropped. My life and my reputation had been ruined by this charge showing up on UJS Portal, and I probably lost many career opportunities as a result, and he totally fixed my life and my reputation and had this charge dropped. He is very fair and ethical and has a strong desire to help those facing injustice and is absolutely excellent and very experienced and handled my case perfectly, and at the hearing I went to after my status conference he had me in and out of there in a half hour and at the hearing he got me before the judge first before anyone and my charges were dropped. I STRONGLY recommend Steve. He is the absolute best, no lawyer will ever compare. He has lifted a massive weight off my shoulders and that of my family.

Posted by Ken | July 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE BEST LAWYER

If your looking for the best most knowledgable lawyer in PA or for a Federal case, look no further. He listens, always responds and never makes you feel like your intruding or he can't take the time with you. I feel like he went beyond the call of duty with my case and would highly recommend him. If ...your looking for an honest attorney, there is nobody better! I really don't know where I'd be if I hadn't hired Mr. Misko.

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Stephen M Misko's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Crosby

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Fishman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is without hesitation that I endorse Stephen Misko. He is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Western Pennsylvania. How does he know how to cross-examine a police officer? Because he was one. How can he point out the flaws in the prosecutor's argument? Because he was one. Mr. Misko knows the prosecution case better than they do because of his experience. Let him put that experience to work for you."

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Kenneth Hardin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent criminal defense lawyer who provides aggressive representation to his clients."

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Roy Lisko

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Merrick

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a highly regarded criminal defense lawyer."

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Caitlin Harrington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a very experienced and well respected attorney in the area of criminal defense."

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Douglas Olcott

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a well respected and capable criminal defense attorney."

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Dallas Hartman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is a very successful criminal defense attorney. He is an asset to his clients and the legal community."

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Gary Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stephen since he worked as a prosecutor. His experience in law enforcement makes him an asset to the community."

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Thomas Berret

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Steve Misko for many years. He has been a great help to clients of mine who need a criminal defense attorney, and is diligent, tenacious and has a tremendous knowledge of criminal law in Pennsylvania."

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Harold Waldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen Misko is very experienced in both federal and state criminal law. He is professional and effective."

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Gusty Sunseri

Family lawyer

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Roy Lisko

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Fishman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew McClenahen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Cuddy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Hardin

Employment and labor lawyer

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Thomas Merrick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Berret

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Gary Gerson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 50 Lawyers Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 50 Lawyers Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Partner, Penn Law, LLC

1993 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Butler County

1991 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County

1987 - 1991

Defense Criminal Investigative Services, Special Agent, United States Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General

1985 - 1987

Special Agent, United States Department of Treasury, Bureau of Firearms and Tobacco

1981 - 1984

Police Officer, City of Baltimore

1980 - 1981

Police Officer, District of Columbia

1979 - 1980

Police Officer, San Diego, California

Associations

2000 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

1995 - Present

Butler County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation Section

Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Duquesne University School of Law

JD

1978

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Undergraduate Criminal Law

Criminal Law

2003

Criminal Justice Masters Program

Criminal Justice

2002

Undergraduate Criminal Law

Criminal Law

2002

Criminal Justice Masters Program

Criminal Justice

2001

Undergraduate Criminal Law

Criminal Law

2001

Criminal Justice Masters Program

Criminal Justice

2000

Undergraduate Criminal Law

Criminal Law

2000

Criminal Justice Masters Program

Criminal Justice

Languages

English

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