Steven Christopher Sessa

Steven Christopher Sessa

4.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

901 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL

About Steven

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Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

If you have been charged with a crime, then you need help immediately. The legal team at the Law Offices of Steven C. Sessa in West Palm Beach, Florida, provides premium criminal defense services to those charged with driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI), drug trafficking, and other criminal offenses. Focused on protecting and preserving your Constitutional rights and offering individualized attention, Steve C. Sessa, P.A., is ready to fight for you.

32 years

55%
DUI and DWI 25%

If you have been accused of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, the legal team at the Law Offices of Steven C. Sessa is ready to defend you. We are dedicated to providing you with quality, professional legal services designed to deliver optimum results. If you are facing DUI charges in Florida, Steve C Sessa, P.A., will represent your best interests in every manner.

32 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Steven Christopher Sessa

901 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-3711

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Steven Christopher Sessa's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 28 reviews

Posted by Kia | October 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Steven Sessa is the BEST Lawyer

Steven Sessa helped me through a terrible time in my life during a domestic violence case. For my first battle with legal troubles, I was clueless, but Steve made sure to take his time to explain everything to me. For a young woman, I didnt know who to turn to and if it would even be something I coul...d afford but Steven was fair and very helpful. I won my case and now can put this terrible time behind me. Steve goes above and beyond and I am so thankful for him and his time!!

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Great attorney! Highly Recommended!

I have known Mr. Sessa for 18 years. He has handled criminal cases for me and he is always swift, professional and ultimately got my cases dismissed. He tells it to you like it is. He lets you know your worst day in court and explains the process to you thoroughly. I would highly recommend him to any...one.

Posted by Grant | October 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do NOT hire Steven Sessa

I am pleading you; do NOT hire Steven Sessa. Steven Sessa is completely incapable of providing valuable legal representation. I never once felt like Steven Sessa was on my team. Steven Sessa couldn't even get a key piece of evidence from the police department, which would have exonerated me. You ...are better off lighting $10,000 on fire.

Posted by Beverly | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Seemed hopeless until Steven Sessa took my case and turned it into a dismissal

I hired Attorney Steven C Sessa in July 2014. My husband and have used his services four times with excellent results. In July of 2014 I was charged with four serious felonies in Martin County Fl. The prosecutor wanted to skip my due process and send me to prison for the three years minimum sentence.... My bond was set at $130,000.00. Steven got this reduced to $26,000.00. Mr.Sessa was a lawyer from another county. In Martin County, this automatically put him and my case at a disadvantage. For six months it looked like the state had an iron clad case against me. Mr. Sessa worked tirelessly and eventually formulated an entrapment defense. His unprecedented understanding of law and research is the only reason this was uncovered. He was nothing short of amazing. Month after month he worked toward the goal of proving his case. He wrote and won countless motions for discovery, and subpoenaed then deposed the informant that was used by the police, the detectives, and other witnesses. He kept winning. The tables began to turn in my favor. Mr. Sessa then wrote a motion for dismissal, It was so well written, and reading it convinced me that I had a real shot. Finally on the afternoon before my court appearance for motion to dismiss, my husband phoned me to tell me that I would not be appearing that next morning. I was not expecting the next words from him, but never the less there it was, "your case has been dismissed"!!! I was overwhelmed to say the least. I will say without a shadow of a doubt that my attorney is nothing short of amazing. He was an 'outsider' attorney in a very conservative county and he worked a miracle! He did something that in Martin County is unheard of!!!! Attorney Steven Sessa is and will always be my Hero!!!!!

Posted by Jacquelin | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Jacquelin

I contacted Steve by phone at 10:00 at night about my 15 yr old daughter who had just been arrested for some serious charges . I didn't understand she's on the honor roll and she had never been in trouble before , not even at school.I've never been so scared in my life . I was frantic, I can't imagi...ne how she was feeling . He got a call into her right away, so she knew she wasn't alone. He stayed by her side every step of the way from the beginning to the end also going out of his way giving her guidance when she was down, but never candy coated it or gave false hope. I can't say enough postive things about Steve. Our case finally ended on a positive note ( her future will not be ruined over a mistake made at 15 since the state direct filed her to a adult on her first offense) Even if this hadn't ended on a positive note I know without a doubt he gave it his all. Always only a phone call away . Before this Steve was a complete stranger, during and after he is Family, he fought for my girl like she was his own. She even has picture of her and Steve in her room , she said he's her hero and that pic will remind her to always think before acting, that one choice can change her future she worked so hard for . We all make mistakes,and if you made one I HIGHLY recommend Steve he will climb mountains for you. His Rates are nothing compared to his Worth. He literally saved her life, and I can never thank him enough. Do yourself a favor and call him, best decision I ever made!!!!!

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Steven Christopher Sessa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deirdre Marroney

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred Steve Sessa clients of mine that needed a criminal defense attorney. He has always handled these cases with professionalism and expertise and obtained positive results for the client."

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Glenn Cameron

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent criminal attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is conscientious, caring and puts his client's interests above all else. Terrific litigator and consummate professional."

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Cynthia Pyfrom

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Steve for over 17 years and know him to be one of the most compassionate, smart, determined and motivated lawyers I have ever met. I would recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a DUI or any other criminal defense matter. You will not regret it. He is worth every single penny. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Orlando Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is an excellent lawyer! Most importantly, he is honest, caring and trustworthy. He works extremely hard for his clients and is second-to-none preparing his cases."

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Scott Reiter

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Steve for a few years and we've even worked cases together. I endorse Steve for all your criminal defense needs."

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Dave Roy

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Steve Sessa for approximately 20 years. Steve has been a co-counsel, friend and even my own lawyer. Steve's dedication and hard work have benefited me, my clients and our mutual clients tremendously. Steve is a local, "home-grown" attorney who not only knows the law, but he has strong ties to the community that make his representation extremely effective. In short, Steve gets the job done! I recommend Steve without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Criminal Defense Private Practice

Associations

1992 - 2015

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)

Member

Education

1993

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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