The Law Offices of Steven J. Questore, P.C., is a New York law firm devoted to representing clients charged with the complete range of criminal cases in the courts of New York State and in all Federal jurisdictions. The firm also regularly represents clients in proceedings before administrative and regulatory agencies such as employment disciplinary proceedings and professional license revocation proceedings.
The firm was founded by Steven J. Questore, a prominent New York City criminal defense attorney. “I started practicing criminal law right after graduating law school in 1990,” Mr. Questore says, “I began to see that there are lawyers for the poor and there are lawyers for the very wealthy, but there are not a lot of criminal lawyers providing quality legal representation for all the people in between. That’s why I founded my firm. To help those people.” With this mission in mind, The Law Offices of Steven J. Questore prides itself on providing personalized expert legal representation that is also cost-effective.
Mr. Questore rose to prominence through his record of successful results and long list of satisfied clients. Respected for his thorough preparation and knowledge of the law, he has gained a reputation among judges and prosecutors as an effective trial lawyer. As one adversary commented after losing a trial to Mr. Questore, “I wasn’t sure why Mr. Questore asked some of the questions he did, but I was pretty sure I had the trial locked up. And then I heard his summation. POW! It came down on me like a ton of bricks. I never saw it coming.”
Mr. Questore is also adept at resolving cases before trial. He says, "The mark of a good lawyer is not only knowing when to fight, it’s knowing how to fight. You have to use the right tactics for the situation." Using his expert knowledge and experience, Mr. Questore regularly gets criminal charges dismissed or reduced.
The secret to Mr. Questore’s success lies not only in his thorough preparation and extensive knowledge of the law, but also in the close relationships he forges with his clients. He puts his clients first, evaluating and assessing the long term ramifications of any resolution of the criminal charges. Mr. Questore states, "Many lawyers think the whole case is contained in the papers in their file. They’re wrong because they forget that there is a person behind that file. I never forget that. I believe that it’s essential to view every case in the context of my client’s whole life."
Mr. Questore also believes it is a client’s right to be well informed. “You can’t mount a successful defense without a well informed client,” Mr. Questore says. “But there’s another reason I keep my clients well informed. There is a lot of anxiety that comes with facing criminal charges. By explaining to my clients how the process works, telling them what to expect when we go to court, and keeping them updated on any developments, I can ease some of their anxiety.”
Mr. Questore is a criminal defense lawyer unique in his passion for the welfare of his clients and the resolution of their cases. Mr. Questore says, “When a client retains me they’re trusting me with their life. This is an honor and a tremendous responsibility. I couldn’t sleep at night if I didn’t do everything in my power to get the best result possible for each and every client.”
