Committed to Providing Clients with the Highest Level of Personal Service

A general practice with an emphasis on criminal law and litigation including trial and appellate practice in federal and New York state courts.

Stephen R. Lewis

Stephen Lewis engages primarily in criminal, civil, and matrimonial litigation. He has over forty-five years of extensive experience representing clients in federal and New York state courts including many high-profile cases. Mr. Lewis served for six years as an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County under the Honorable Carl Vergari, and was a Section Chief in the Superior Court Trial Division. He has served as Special District Attorney and Special Prosecutor in investigations and prosecutions in Westchester, Dutchess and Putnam Counties, and is the Town Prosecutor for zoning, town ordinance violations, and New York State Police traffic violations for the towns of Somers and North Salem in Westchester County. In addition to litigating cases before trial courts, Mr. Lewis has tried many cases and argued appeals before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the New York Court of Appeals. He is of counsel to the law firm of Abrams Fensterman in White Plains, New York and for many years has enjoyed the highest rating “AV” with Martindale-Hubbel for professional competence and ethics.

Criminal, civil, and matrimonial litigation – New York State and Federal Courts

Appellate Practice – New York State Appellate Division, Second Circuit Court of Appeals and New York Court of Appeals

Served as Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County – Section Chief, Superior Court Trial Division

Served as Special Prosecutor to the Town of Southeast

Town Prosecutor in North Salem and Somers Justice Courts – handling Zoning, Town ordinance violations, and New York State Police Traffic matters

Served as Special District Attorney in investigations and prosecutions – Westchester, Dutchess & Putnam Counties

Education

Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1978
Iona College, B.A., cum laude, 1974

Admissions/Courts

All Courts of the State of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Associations

New York State Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association
New York State Criminal Bar Association
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
New York State Defenders Association

Professional Activities/Publications

Contributing author: Erwin, “Defense of Drunk Driving Cases,” Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., 1986, 1987
Guest lecturer – New York State Bar Association
Guest lecturer – Westchester County Bar Association
Instructor – New York State Municipal Police Academy

Principal Practice Areas

Criminal Law

As a defense attorney and prosecutor, Stephen Lewis understands both sides of criminal law and can provide you the strongest defense when criminally charged. Mr. Lewis has decades of extensive and comprehensive experience handling complex and difficult criminal cases. These have included many high-profile cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder. Every client receives his personal attention. Mr. Lewis represents clients in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. In addition to litigating cases before trial courts, he has tried many cases and argued appeals before the New York State Appellate Division, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the New York Court of Appeals.

Litigation

With years of litigation experience representing clients in federal and state courts, Stephen Lewis has developed the expertise necessary for this very exacting area of the law. We are able to provide our clients with the personalized attention necessary to successfully resolve complex matters.

Stephen Lewis has extensive and comprehensive trial experience representing clients in both federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. He has represented clients in extremely complex and difficult criminal, matrimonial and civil cases achieving extraordinary results. These have included many high-profile cases. Every client receives his personal attention. Mr. Lewis recognizes the emotional and economic strains that are involved in resolving these matters and strives to arrive at a just result without needless costly litigation.

Stephen Lewis has successfully represented hundreds of individuals, businesses and municipalities from initial client contact through trial and at the appellate level. He has the experience, resources and knowledge to secure the best possible outcome in all aspects of litigation. Mr. Lewis has practiced before the courts of the State of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and various other federal and state agencies and commissions.

Matrimonial and Family Law

Matrimonial and family law covers a wide variety of sensitive and highly emotional issues and can have a major impact on everyone involved. Clients are provided with comprehensive and impassioned legal representation. While prepared to litigate, we believe it is in our client’s best interest to seek dispute resolution and avoid lengthy unnecessary litigation. Personal one-on-one attention to your matter is provided.

Stephen Lewis has extensive and comprehensive experience handling extremely complex and difficult matrimonial cases. He recognizes the emotional and economic strains of a divorce proceeding and strives to arrive at a just result without unnecessary and costly litigation.

Law Office of Stephen R. Lewis