Steven Edward Amster

Steven Edward Amster

4.0
Rating: 1.7

Licensed for 31 years

Lawyer at Miami, FL

100 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1300, Miami, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Office of Steven E. Amster

100 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1300, Miami, FL, 33132-2309

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Steven Edward Amster's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer

Steven is great at what he does. He was always available when needed and mind you I was one very annoying client. He represented my husband on two cases and won both. I was recommended Steven by a friend and has been one of the best recommendations. I hope we don’t need a lawyer again but if we do, w...e would not hesitate to contact Steven again.

Posted by Lazaro | March 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN MY GRATITUDE, AMAZING LAWYER A REAL BEAST IN COURT.

I hired Steven Amster for a Cocaine trafficking case , after seeing many attorneys I was always left with a bitter sweet sense , A friend recommended Mr. Amster , It was my godly sent miracle , an honorable man , down to the point, and an absolute fighter overall , I could not have gained my life and... freedom wouldn’t it have been due to Mr. Amster knowledge and ability to handle my case. If you have a problem of any kind and want to assure your freedom Mr. Steven E Amster is the Lawyer who will fight for you , no doubt. Thank you Me. Amster God bless and forever great full .

Posted by Suzette | July 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest and Direct

Steven Amster represented my husband and father in law 5 years ago. Due to the complicated nature of the case and it being in another state I was unsure if Amster would even represent my family members. However he met me on a Saturday morning for free and heard the details of the situation. He fl...ew to Louisiana on several occasions for court appearances and to talk to my husband and father in law. He become familiar with Louisiana law to better represent his clients. He was honest and up front with the conditions of the case and made me aware of all possible scenarios of the case. Amster was very clear on every aspect of the case and I never felt deceived. He did exactly as he said and produced the results he promised. He always returned my calls in a timely manner and never did I feel neglected or a nuisance. I highly recommend Steven Amster because when faced with a challenging life event a you need someone to be direct and honest.

Posted by Sue | July 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest & Direct

Steven Amster represented my husband and father in law 5 years ago. Due to the complicated nature of the case and it being in another state I was unsure if Amster would even represent my family members. However he met me on a Saturday morning for free and heard the details of the situation. He flew t...o Louisiana on several occasions for court appearances and to talk to my husband and father in law. He become familiar with Louisiana law to better represent his clients. He was honest and up front with the conditions of the case and made me aware of all possible scenarios of the case. Amster was very clear on every aspect of the case and I never felt deceived. He did exactly as he said and produced the results he promised. He always returned my calls in a timely manner and never did I feel neglected or a nuisance. I highly recommend Steven Amster because when faced with a challenging life event a you need someone to be direct and honest. • • •

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

You would be much better on your own!

My impressions are based on facts I experienced with him. I would say; Absolutely an ONLY money oriented professional, will do whatever takes until he gets paid, after that I wish you good luck! Arrives late even at court dates! He was careless on my case as far as providing me with realistic ...possibilities or fighting for me! He induced me into taking the easy way,for him, by saying it s the best way ! Be careful! He negotiated my case with the prosecutor and at sentence day nothing he said was agreed happened as it was supposed! NEVER return or answer calls. If you are tense or nervous be ready to get a lot of more aggravation from him ignoring you over and over. Specially if you call him from Jail! after having paid him in full! Very limited to none knowledge on my criminal case did not care to learn more through out the case. I do not know if it is true or not but people related to the case have said that he used me to get a more important client a sweeter deal with the same prosecutor!! THAT disturbed my mind since I did not approach him to be my lawyer! He is the one who found me and offered me his services 70% cheaper than every other of the 32 lawyers I visited! So made me very suspicious and I am still to this day many years later with this in the back of my head! My experience with S. E. Amester was much more traumatic than the 3 years of my life he did cost me for being an incompetent careless professional, as far as I see! Those are my personal opinions after hiring him to defend me on a criminal case which I was NOT guilty of!. I paid him in full. I would never ever use him again. I believe anyone would have a much better chance on their own. Once again those are my opinions based on how he conducted my case.

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Steven Edward Amster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katherine Sears

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Amster came up to Iowa on a pro hac basis. He was very professional, accessible, and prompt about returning communications regarding the representation."

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Dennis Dougherty

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked closely with Steven on a criminal matter. He was very focused on the results for his client and was very professional."

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Christopher Parker-Cyrus

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Amster for over 20 years. During that time, I have seen him representing clients in the courtroom countless times. He is an incredible advocate for each of his clients and always gets excellent results."

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Terrence O'Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Steve on many matters. He gets incredible results for his clients. It's always an honor to work with him."

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Stephen Ferber

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.7 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2025

updated on 10/21/2025

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2022

updated on 03/24/2023

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Education

1993

University of Miami School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

N/A

Syracuse University

Languages

Spanish

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