Derek Alan Steenson

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Derek Alan Steenson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime ... +4 more

1500 Walnut St., #700-4B, Philadelphia, PA

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About Derek

Biography

I know your rights. I know what the police can and can’t do, and I know what you should do.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 15%

15%
Federal Crime 15%

15%
Sex Crime 15%

15%
Violent Crime 15%

15%
Civil Rights 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2015

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Derek Steenson Attorney at Law

1500 Walnut St., #700-4B, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Derek Alan Steenson's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Good attorney

I had Mr. Steeson in 2014 and he did a great job on my case. I was looking at 1-3 years I sat in jail for 5 months and when I went to court all charges were dropped. He was very firm with the case, he always kept me updated with everything when I called him. He fought for me til the bitter end and I ...couldn’t think him enough! Definitely a great man he fights for his clients! I would recommend anybody to go to him. Thank you so much for everything Mr. Steenson I truly appreciate you and everything you done for me!

Posted by Dorothy S. | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney

There is not enough space on this review page to say all the good that I would like to say about this Attorney. He is absolutely outstanding. I contacted him through a referral from another attorney for what I believed to be a VOP for my son. I called him on a Saturday morning & received a return ...call by 2:00 that afternoon. After speaking with him on his free time, I hired him. As it turned out, my son needed representation for more than a VOP, he needed to have his probation term in Phila. modified due to outstanding charges that he will be sentenced for in New Jersey. After hearing this attorney's price to represent my son, I will admit I was somewhat skeptical. The reason for that was because the fee he quoted was so fair, it was unbelievable. I am a legal secretary in NJ & if I presented my son's case to an attorney in my area, I would have been charged at least 5 times more than what this attorney charged. Nonetheless, I moved forward with him representing my son & believe me when I tell you this, I couldn't have hired a better attorney. My son was extradited to Philly from New Jersey & after appearing in the Philly Court before one of the toughest Judges, Mr. Steenson was successful in having the probation not modified but completely dismissed with no additional fines and/or court costs. Throughout this entire ordeal, Mr. Steenson was a respectful, professional & caring attorney. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney who answered my millions of panicked calls, emails, texts & any other communication I hit him with within a satisfactory amount of time if not immediately. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field & more than reasonable with his fees. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Cindy | May 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

All Around Great Guy

Don't let the fact that he is a new graduate deter you from giving him a call before you consider all the high priced big names out there. I met Derek two years ago on a professional level at my job, through conversation I soon found out he is a defense attorney, long story short, my boyfriend needed... an attorney and I immediately thought of Derek. He has been there in ways that go far beyond our defense attorney and is always there answering questions and keeping me informed. His rates are better than fair and he understands that most people these days are struggling and can't come up with thousands of dollars to hire a "GOOD" attorney. He doesn't sugar coat or tell you what you want to hear, he gives it to you straight and in a timely manner. He works with you to make sure you are informed and represented by someone who cares and knows what he's doing. I have called him on other matters that had nothing to do with his specialty and he always knows what to do or who you should talk to, I couldn't imagine calling anyone else for any of my legal needs. Derek may not have 20 years under his belt but he knows what he's doing and works hard to get the job done.

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Donald Bermudez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because he's simply (1) a good guy, sincerely nice and great to talk to and (2) he enjoys his job and he's a true pro: he's prepared for court and has the skills to defend you if you're accused. I've represented co-defendants along side attorney Steenson and he was a great advocate to have along your side in criminal court. If you go with him as a client, you're in good hands."

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Joel Kofsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have watched Derek go to the proverbial mat for his criminal clients the last two years. He simply could not work harder for them."

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Glenn Valdes

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Odhner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Derek A. Steenson, Attorney at Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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