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Stephanie Lynn Cesare
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Biography
Stephanie L. Cesare is a Partner with Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.C. focusing her legal practice primarily on State and Federal criminal law. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie worked at the Cumberland County Public Defender Office as a Senior Assistant Public Defender where she represented indigent criminal defendants charged with crimes ranging from summary offenses to serious felonies, including DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, arson, and others. She was also appointed by the Public Defender Office to represent all clients eligible for Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Adult Drug Treatment Court, which provides participants an opportunity to pursue treatment for their addiction(s) while productively addressing associated legal problems.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
16 years
Family
30%
16 years
Child Abuse
10%
16 years
Federal Crime
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2023 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
(717) 249-3344
Fax
2 W. High Street, Carlisle, PA, 17013
www.AbomKutulakis.comAbom & Kutulakis, LLP
(717) 249-3344
Fax
183 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA, 17201
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Stephanie Lynn Cesare's Reviews
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Posted by Chris | October 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
SLAM DUNK DEFENSE WITH A NOT GUILTY VERDICT!
When hiring Steph you get a team of people behind her. She always had a 12th man on stand-by getting things she needed to her. She knows her stuff! My case involved HATE, LlES, & A THREAT from a loved one who used Perry and Cumberland County CYS and the Police coordinated a well scripted story li...
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend Stephanie Cesare
Stephanie handled my case with professionalism and honesty. It was a long, drawn out case but Stephanie stayed on top of everything and communicated well with patience and empathy. Ultimately, she was not only able to lessen the charges, she had the case dismissed. The whole team at the firm is e...
Posted by Karin | September 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Her compassion is a benefit during a difficult time.
Founding ourselves in need of an attorney for an adult daughter with special needs seemed overwhelming at the start. Stephanie took all the time we needed to understand the directions we could proceed in. Once our course was charted she explained each step. She kept us informed and answered our ma...
Posted by Alanna | June 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney!
Attorney Cesare helped me with a complex custody case against another family member. There were various factors to this case including my out of state location, involvement of social services with the other family member, and the fact that I was requesting legal custody over children who were not min...
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An Extraordinary Lawyer and Human Being
I was 7 months pregnant when I had the worst thing happen to my family. Hiring Stephanie was my only hope to get my case resolved. Her knowledge and professionalism gave me the victory. I did not have to go to trial! She is truly the greatest in our region. My family will be forever grateful with he...
Stephanie Lynn Cesare's Lawyer Endorsements
"While working at Abom & Kutulakis alongside Stephanie, I have found her to be a meticulous, focused, and tenacious advocate for her clients. As a colleague, I have found her to be an essential and thoughtful mentor."
"Stephanie is an excellent attorney with superb litigating skills. She is well-respected by all lawyers in the community and someone you want on your side. I highly recommend."
"I highly recommend Stephanie. I've had the pleasure to observe Stephanie in court and as co-counsel on multiple matters. She is a highly skilled attorney who will fight zealously for her clients. She is extremely hard working and always willing to make sure her client's voice is heard."
"I am amazed by Stephanie's dedication and her drive to obtain the best possible results for her clients. I have seen her in action. She is tireless in her efforts to prepare for litigation and/or negotiate a favorable outcome when possible. In her success as an attorney Stephanie cares - truly cares - and that is apparent in all that she does."
"Stephanie is a fierce litigator who works incredibly hard on behalf of her clients. She is well respected by other attorneys and the judges before whom she appears. Personally, I have seen Stephanie in practice in family law and criminal matters and she does an excellent job as an advocate for her clients. I am pleased to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie Cesare is a highly professional attorney who routinely gets strong results for her clients. Stephanie is highly aggressive and is constantly working as hard as she can to advance her clients' interests. Friendly, high-energy, and thorough, I highly recommend Stephanie."
"A seasoned, dogged advocate who pursues every avenue to assist her clients, Stephanie's never-quit attitude has served her clients well in an already extinguished career that will only continue to ascend."
"Stephanie takes the time to meet with her clients to ensure she knows their case thoroughly. She is a true advocate. She will explore all options, work hard, and battle in court to represent her clients interests."
"Stephanie's leave-no-stone-unturned approach to representation serves her clients well, and often uncovers facts others might miss. Any person in need of criminal defense or child abuse defense would be wise to get this attorney on their side."
"Stephanie is an experienced attorney who fights for her clients. She is dedicated to working as many hours as necessary to ensure her clients stay informed and achieve the best possible results. I would recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for legal representation."
"Stephanie is a high energy, zealous advocate who works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She is very experienced and is well respected by judges and prosecutors. You will be very happy that you chose Stephanie to represent you or your loved one in any type or criminal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a passionate, high-energy attorney who is a vigorous advocate for her clients. Stephanie is very responsive to her clients, and has great enthusiasm for her work, which shows in her interactions with her clients and with others in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a great attorney and an enthusiastic and detail oriented advocate for her clients. Her experience is an asset you would want in a criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, Federal Courthouse - Middle District of Pennsylvania
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, Middle District of Pennsylvania
2019
Certificate for Defense Counsel in Capital Cases, PACLE
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Criminal Justice Act Attorney, Middle District of PA
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2009
Pro Bono Service Award, Widener University School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.C.
2015 - Present
Criminal Justice Act Attorney, Middle District of PA
2011 - 2015
Senior Assistant Public Defender, Cumberland County Public Defender Office
2010 - 2011
Attorney, The Law Offices of Bryan M. McQuillan, Esq.
2008 - 2009
Certified Legal Extern, Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2023 - Present
District Court for the District of ColumbiaAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
Supreme Court of the United StatesAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
Third Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Member
2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for Middle the District of PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)Member
2011 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Pennsylvania Association of Drug Court Professionals (PADCP)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. D.S (Abbreviated for Privacy)
Not Guilty On Aggravated Indecent Assault and Indecent Assault Charges
Commonwealth v. C.S (abbreviated for privacy)
dismissal of juvenile adjudication
Education
2009
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Scranton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Webinar
How the Police Generate False Confessions
2020
Criminal Defense Joint Annual Conference
Taint Hearing: a Remedy for the Defense
2020
"Making A Way" podcast
Litigation Across State Lines
2018
Served As Mock Trial Judge
Trial Methods Class
Publications
2012
The Sentinel
Merza Not Guilty on Assault Charge
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a father get 50/50 custody of a 4 month old who is exclusively breastfed?
30 Oct 2023
Q&A
Can i get custody of my daughter if I’m her father, even when the courts favor the mother and hasn’t held her in contempt?
01 Aug 2020
Q&A
Can I get in trouble for exchanging explicit pictures with a girl who told me she was 20 and actually is 17 ?
03 Apr 2020