team-member

Stephen Schwartz

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Licensed for 36 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Steve Schwartz, has been practicing law for 36 years.  He is known as one of the most caring, hardworking, and successful lawyers in the state of Maine. He has been voted by his peers into Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers, has received an AV preeminent rating for legal ability and ethical conduct--the highest rating possible--in Martindale Hubbell, and Schwartz & Schwartz P.A. has been named by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier law office nationally.Steve specializes in the areas of personal injury, criminal and traffic defense including OUIs, Protection from abuse and harassment matters, and wills and probate.  He also represents attorneys in ethics and professional responsibility matters and helps law students with bar admission matters.In personal injury matters, we've obtained millions of dollars for our clients who've been in accidents. Most matters are settled in amounts that exceed our clients' expectations. And for those that do not, we will not hesitate to go to court to protect your rights.  We only get paid if we recover money for you.We are also known for having a high powered criminal defense practice. We handle everything from OUI and other traffic matters to  homicide and other serious felonies, including drug charges, sexual, domestic violence, and other assault charges, and theft charges. Steve has helped to train other lawyers in the state and has created a network of criminal defense lawyers to help people accused of crimes--he was the founder and first president of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense lawyers in 1992.We also handle a variety of probate matters, from estate planning, including wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives and powers of attorney to estate administration, will contests, and contested and uncontested guardianships and conservatorships.In his "spare" time, Steve is a play by play television sports broadcaster and an umpire.  He has called numerous state championship football, soccer, and basketball games.  He was the home plate umpire for both the Little League Softball World Series World Championship game in 2016 (Portland, OR) and Junior League Baseball World Series US Championship game in 2019 (Detroit, MI).  We have helped thousands of people with their legal needs, and we look forward to helping you, as well.   

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Schwartz & Schwartz PA482 Congress StPortland, ME, 04101

Office: (207) 275-6342

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words the depth of my gratitude to God and to Stephen Schwartz. Stephen represented my husband in a very hard case. I would pray that God would make Stephen and his already amazing powers of persuasion just that much more powerful to help us to get our lives back. It is apparent that Stephen loves what he does, but if on occasion he ever finds himself questioning why he became a lawyer or whether or not he should stay a lawyer, I just want to say that he helped save our lives. He never sugarcoated anything, never promised an easy win, but he was thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent, and effective, and I cannot even begin to explain the level of my gratefulness to him for what he accomplished. I wish him all the best in life and thank him directly from my heart.

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am a trial lawyer practicing statewide in Maine. I suddenly had to confront a bar complaint, a first for me. I could have called any attorney in Maine. Steve was my call. Steve is the go-to lawyer for lawyers in trouble. And I did not regret it. Steve took immediate action. He reviewed 1,000 pages of documents. And the whole time I knew my case and my license were in good hands, and that Steve is not only savvy, he is of the highest credibility. Result? The complaint against me was dismissed at the earliest possible stage and in the best way. I recommend Steve to my attorney colleagues, and I recommend Steve to any individual needing the best legal representation.

Jake
January 29, 2021

Stephen Schwartz represented me in a traffic matter. Based on an educational opportunity, I could not have a pending matter, but the courts are closed for cases like mine during the pandemic. Attorney Schwartz went above and beyond to get the case dismissed. He advised me about what I could do to help myself, contacted the State, provided proof of what I’d done and got their approval, then he filed a motion to dismiss the matter. The judge dismissed my case. I appreciate what Mr. Schwartz did to move my case along and get it dismissed quickly, even in the middle of a pandemic, It has allowed me to move on with my life, and for that I am grateful. I would highly recommend Attorney Schwartz without hesitation.

anonymous
May 27, 2020

I retained Steve in a matter where I was the Plaintiff and the Defendant. Steve's level of expertise is immediately apparent and provided me a real sense of confidence in such a stressful time. I had several years of information related to the case and Steve was excellent at wrapping his arms around all of the data. He is very bright and spent a great deal of time preparing, asking questions and listening to me and our witnesses. In the trial, Steve skillfully cross-examined the opposing party. He mastered and organized many documents and offered them into evidence in an order that made is easy for the judge to follow. He is compassionate, respectful and aggressive. Steve won the case certainly allowing me to have the relief I sought and got the opposing party's case against me dismissed.

Kaela
April 27, 2020

Mr. Schwarts defended me in a Protection from Abuse hearing. Mr. Schwarts worked diligently and prepared for trial on short notice, called all of my witnesses who were in court and ready to go, and then worked the matter out in a way that favored me immensely. Although I contacted this lawyer a week before the hearing, Mr. Schwartz defended me as though he had been familiar with the case for a long period of time. I am extremely impressed and grateful for the service that was provided by Mr. Schwartz and I would recommend him to anyone who needs assistance. He was not only an effective lawyer, but he was also extremely supportive, empathetic, and is a master of his practice! Thank you!

Philip
December 2, 2019

When my son was arrested for OUI - I called Attorney Schwartz and asked if he would take on this case. He did and it was all good from this point on. His confidence and presentation about the case were direct and left us with no questions as to what to expect. He took this case on not only as our lawyer but also as a friend - with concerns shared with us and directing us as to what direction we should go. Despite the seriousness of this case Steve presented us with options - we always took his advice and it was all good. His follow-up/communications with us was exceptional. I am confident we will not have another situation like this but if we should, the first call would be to Attorney Schwartz. You have no concern in asking a question and no concern in getting the answer. We are grateful for all Steve did for us and getting my son going in the right direction. No question and no reservation that Steve loves his chosen field and no one would ever be disappointed in selecting Steve as their attorney.

Michelle
October 31, 2019

I retained Steve as my attorney last November after being charged with an OUI along with several other grievous charges. Steve, not only worked diligently on my case, but also laid out some expectations of me in order for his continued representation. Despite his very busy court schedule, he and his staff would always promptly respond to any questions I had during the process. Steve genuinely cared about me and achieved an outcome that resulted in dismissal of several serious charges with minimal consequences. I will forever be grateful to him and his staff for their dedication to professionalism at one of the most difficult times in my life.

Kylie
September 22, 2019

Stephen is the best lawyer around. I would highly recommended him to anyone in need of a good lawyer. He is very skilled, and will go above and beyond for his clients

Stacey
May 8, 2019

Stephen and his team were amazing! Not only were they compassionate through the entire process, they worked diligently to obtain the policy limits. I cannot thank Stephen enough for all his hard work, guidance, and dedication. If I were to need legal advice in the future, I would not hesitate to call Stephen.

anonymous
April 7, 2019

I hired Mr. Schwartz to help me with a second offense DUI charge, which was also classified as a 'refusal to submit'. This particular case had added layers of criminal speeding and an accident resulting in a double rollover of my vehicle. It was immediately evident that Mr. Schwartz cares about his clients when I met with him for the first time. He did not judge me but gave me 'tough feedback' that I needed to hear, in order to change some bad behaviors in my life. This resulted in me going to inpatient rehab for 30 days. With Stephen's advise to attend rehab, and after finding several holes in my case, he was able to get my DUI charge dismissed and reduced to criminal speeding. This sincerely exceeded ALL of my expectations. I was facing jail time, the loss of my license for multiple years, becoming classified as a habitual offender with the state of ME, and more. I faced NO jail time, am almost through my license suspension (will not have to install an interlock device in my vehicle) and most importantly, am 7 months sober. I owe so much to Stephen Schwartz and would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer that does not judge, and that stands in your corner!

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words the depth of my gratitude to God and to Stephen Schwartz. Stephen represented my husband in a very hard case. I would pray that God would make Stephen and his already amazing powers of persuasion just that much more powerful to help us to get our lives back. It is apparent that Stephen loves what he does, but if on occasion he ever finds himself questioning why he became a lawyer or whether or not he should stay a lawyer, I just want to say that he helped save our lives. He never sugarcoated anything, never promised an easy win, but he was thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent, and effective, and I cannot even begin to explain the level of my gratefulness to him for what he accomplished. I wish him all the best in life and thank him directly from my heart.

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am a trial lawyer practicing statewide in Maine. I suddenly had to confront a bar complaint, a first for me. I could have called any attorney in Maine. Steve was my call. Steve is the go-to lawyer for lawyers in trouble. And I did not regret it. Steve took immediate action. He reviewed 1,000 pages of documents. And the whole time I knew my case and my license were in good hands, and that Steve is not only savvy, he is of the highest credibility. Result? The complaint against me was dismissed at the earliest possible stage and in the best way. I recommend Steve to my attorney colleagues, and I recommend Steve to any individual needing the best legal representation.

Jake
January 29, 2021

Stephen Schwartz represented me in a traffic matter. Based on an educational opportunity, I could not have a pending matter, but the courts are closed for cases like mine during the pandemic. Attorney Schwartz went above and beyond to get the case dismissed. He advised me about what I could do to help myself, contacted the State, provided proof of what I’d done and got their approval, then he filed a motion to dismiss the matter. The judge dismissed my case. I appreciate what Mr. Schwartz did to move my case along and get it dismissed quickly, even in the middle of a pandemic, It has allowed me to move on with my life, and for that I am grateful. I would highly recommend Attorney Schwartz without hesitation.

anonymous
May 27, 2020

I retained Steve in a matter where I was the Plaintiff and the Defendant. Steve's level of expertise is immediately apparent and provided me a real sense of confidence in such a stressful time. I had several years of information related to the case and Steve was excellent at wrapping his arms around all of the data. He is very bright and spent a great deal of time preparing, asking questions and listening to me and our witnesses. In the trial, Steve skillfully cross-examined the opposing party. He mastered and organized many documents and offered them into evidence in an order that made is easy for the judge to follow. He is compassionate, respectful and aggressive. Steve won the case certainly allowing me to have the relief I sought and got the opposing party's case against me dismissed.

Kaela
April 27, 2020

Mr. Schwarts defended me in a Protection from Abuse hearing. Mr. Schwarts worked diligently and prepared for trial on short notice, called all of my witnesses who were in court and ready to go, and then worked the matter out in a way that favored me immensely. Although I contacted this lawyer a week before the hearing, Mr. Schwartz defended me as though he had been familiar with the case for a long period of time. I am extremely impressed and grateful for the service that was provided by Mr. Schwartz and I would recommend him to anyone who needs assistance. He was not only an effective lawyer, but he was also extremely supportive, empathetic, and is a master of his practice! Thank you!

Philip
December 2, 2019

When my son was arrested for OUI - I called Attorney Schwartz and asked if he would take on this case. He did and it was all good from this point on. His confidence and presentation about the case were direct and left us with no questions as to what to expect. He took this case on not only as our lawyer but also as a friend - with concerns shared with us and directing us as to what direction we should go. Despite the seriousness of this case Steve presented us with options - we always took his advice and it was all good. His follow-up/communications with us was exceptional. I am confident we will not have another situation like this but if we should, the first call would be to Attorney Schwartz. You have no concern in asking a question and no concern in getting the answer. We are grateful for all Steve did for us and getting my son going in the right direction. No question and no reservation that Steve loves his chosen field and no one would ever be disappointed in selecting Steve as their attorney.

Michelle
October 31, 2019

I retained Steve as my attorney last November after being charged with an OUI along with several other grievous charges. Steve, not only worked diligently on my case, but also laid out some expectations of me in order for his continued representation. Despite his very busy court schedule, he and his staff would always promptly respond to any questions I had during the process. Steve genuinely cared about me and achieved an outcome that resulted in dismissal of several serious charges with minimal consequences. I will forever be grateful to him and his staff for their dedication to professionalism at one of the most difficult times in my life.

Kylie
September 22, 2019

Stephen is the best lawyer around. I would highly recommended him to anyone in need of a good lawyer. He is very skilled, and will go above and beyond for his clients

Stacey
May 8, 2019

Stephen and his team were amazing! Not only were they compassionate through the entire process, they worked diligently to obtain the policy limits. I cannot thank Stephen enough for all his hard work, guidance, and dedication. If I were to need legal advice in the future, I would not hesitate to call Stephen.

anonymous
April 7, 2019

I hired Mr. Schwartz to help me with a second offense DUI charge, which was also classified as a 'refusal to submit'. This particular case had added layers of criminal speeding and an accident resulting in a double rollover of my vehicle. It was immediately evident that Mr. Schwartz cares about his clients when I met with him for the first time. He did not judge me but gave me 'tough feedback' that I needed to hear, in order to change some bad behaviors in my life. This resulted in me going to inpatient rehab for 30 days. With Stephen's advise to attend rehab, and after finding several holes in my case, he was able to get my DUI charge dismissed and reduced to criminal speeding. This sincerely exceeded ALL of my expectations. I was facing jail time, the loss of my license for multiple years, becoming classified as a habitual offender with the state of ME, and more. I faced NO jail time, am almost through my license suspension (will not have to install an interlock device in my vehicle) and most importantly, am 7 months sober. I owe so much to Stephen Schwartz and would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer that does not judge, and that stands in your corner!

anonymous
July 27, 2020

I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words the depth of my gratitude to God and to Stephen Schwartz. Stephen represented my husband in a very hard case. I would pray that God would make Stephen and his already amazing powers of persuasion just that much more powerful to help us to get our lives back. It is apparent that Stephen loves what he does, but if on occasion he ever finds himself questioning why he became a lawyer or whether or not he should stay a lawyer, I just want to say that he helped save our lives. He never sugarcoated anything, never promised an easy win, but he was thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, intelligent, and effective, and I cannot even begin to explain the level of my gratefulness to him for what he accomplished. I wish him all the best in life and thank him directly from my heart.

anonymous
August 17, 2021

I am a trial lawyer practicing statewide in Maine. I suddenly had to confront a bar complaint, a first for me. I could have called any attorney in Maine. Steve was my call. Steve is the go-to lawyer for lawyers in trouble. And I did not regret it. Steve took immediate action. He reviewed 1,000 pages of documents. And the whole time I knew my case and my license were in good hands, and that Steve is not only savvy, he is of the highest credibility. Result? The complaint against me was dismissed at the earliest possible stage and in the best way. I recommend Steve to my attorney colleagues, and I recommend Steve to any individual needing the best legal representation.

Jake
January 29, 2021

Stephen Schwartz represented me in a traffic matter. Based on an educational opportunity, I could not have a pending matter, but the courts are closed for cases like mine during the pandemic. Attorney Schwartz went above and beyond to get the case dismissed. He advised me about what I could do to help myself, contacted the State, provided proof of what I’d done and got their approval, then he filed a motion to dismiss the matter. The judge dismissed my case. I appreciate what Mr. Schwartz did to move my case along and get it dismissed quickly, even in the middle of a pandemic, It has allowed me to move on with my life, and for that I am grateful. I would highly recommend Attorney Schwartz without hesitation.

anonymous
May 27, 2020

I retained Steve in a matter where I was the Plaintiff and the Defendant. Steve's level of expertise is immediately apparent and provided me a real sense of confidence in such a stressful time. I had several years of information related to the case and Steve was excellent at wrapping his arms around all of the data. He is very bright and spent a great deal of time preparing, asking questions and listening to me and our witnesses. In the trial, Steve skillfully cross-examined the opposing party. He mastered and organized many documents and offered them into evidence in an order that made is easy for the judge to follow. He is compassionate, respectful and aggressive. Steve won the case certainly allowing me to have the relief I sought and got the opposing party's case against me dismissed.

Kaela
April 27, 2020

Mr. Schwarts defended me in a Protection from Abuse hearing. Mr. Schwarts worked diligently and prepared for trial on short notice, called all of my witnesses who were in court and ready to go, and then worked the matter out in a way that favored me immensely. Although I contacted this lawyer a week before the hearing, Mr. Schwartz defended me as though he had been familiar with the case for a long period of time. I am extremely impressed and grateful for the service that was provided by Mr. Schwartz and I would recommend him to anyone who needs assistance. He was not only an effective lawyer, but he was also extremely supportive, empathetic, and is a master of his practice! Thank you!

Philip
December 2, 2019

When my son was arrested for OUI - I called Attorney Schwartz and asked if he would take on this case. He did and it was all good from this point on. His confidence and presentation about the case were direct and left us with no questions as to what to expect. He took this case on not only as our lawyer but also as a friend - with concerns shared with us and directing us as to what direction we should go. Despite the seriousness of this case Steve presented us with options - we always took his advice and it was all good. His follow-up/communications with us was exceptional. I am confident we will not have another situation like this but if we should, the first call would be to Attorney Schwartz. You have no concern in asking a question and no concern in getting the answer. We are grateful for all Steve did for us and getting my son going in the right direction. No question and no reservation that Steve loves his chosen field and no one would ever be disappointed in selecting Steve as their attorney.

Michelle
October 31, 2019

I retained Steve as my attorney last November after being charged with an OUI along with several other grievous charges. Steve, not only worked diligently on my case, but also laid out some expectations of me in order for his continued representation. Despite his very busy court schedule, he and his staff would always promptly respond to any questions I had during the process. Steve genuinely cared about me and achieved an outcome that resulted in dismissal of several serious charges with minimal consequences. I will forever be grateful to him and his staff for their dedication to professionalism at one of the most difficult times in my life.

Kylie
September 22, 2019

Stephen is the best lawyer around. I would highly recommended him to anyone in need of a good lawyer. He is very skilled, and will go above and beyond for his clients

Stacey
May 8, 2019

Stephen and his team were amazing! Not only were they compassionate through the entire process, they worked diligently to obtain the policy limits. I cannot thank Stephen enough for all his hard work, guidance, and dedication. If I were to need legal advice in the future, I would not hesitate to call Stephen.

anonymous
April 7, 2019

I hired Mr. Schwartz to help me with a second offense DUI charge, which was also classified as a 'refusal to submit'. This particular case had added layers of criminal speeding and an accident resulting in a double rollover of my vehicle. It was immediately evident that Mr. Schwartz cares about his clients when I met with him for the first time. He did not judge me but gave me 'tough feedback' that I needed to hear, in order to change some bad behaviors in my life. This resulted in me going to inpatient rehab for 30 days. With Stephen's advise to attend rehab, and after finding several holes in my case, he was able to get my DUI charge dismissed and reduced to criminal speeding. This sincerely exceeded ALL of my expectations. I was facing jail time, the loss of my license for multiple years, becoming classified as a habitual offender with the state of ME, and more. I faced NO jail time, am almost through my license suspension (will not have to install an interlock device in my vehicle) and most importantly, am 7 months sober. I owe so much to Stephen Schwartz and would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer that does not judge, and that stands in your corner!