Steven S.

Experience

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  U.S. Army JAG Corps

  May 2002 - Apr 2006

  Judge Advocate

  Senior Defense Counsel (July 2005-April 2006)· Advocated for 100 soldiers charged with court-martial offenses and tried over 70 cases· Represented clients at complex special and general courts-martial proceedings, including those charged with financial frauds, obstruction of justice, homicide, desertion and detainee abuse · Defended high-profile clients, including a soldier who appeared on “60 Minutes” and another who was charged with importing large quantities of cocaine from Colombia· Managed day-to-day functions of my office and submitted timely administrative reports and evaluations through my command· Exceeded all Army physical fitness and training requirements · Received the Meritorious Service Medal Trial Defense Counsel (February 2003-July 2005)· Represented and advised soldier-clients at all levels of courts-martial, administrative hearings, investigations, and non-judicial proceedings· Completed detailed legal research, prepared written motions, responses and briefsLegal Assistance Attorney (June 2002-February 2003)· Represented clients and advocated for their legal rights in areas including consumer, estate, administrative, military and family law· Promoted to the rank of Captain in December 2002 Show less

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  Federal Defender Organizations

  Sept 2006 - now

  · Tried 14 federal jury trials to verdict · Represent clients at all stages of investigation, trial and sentencing in federal court· Defend federal criminal prosecutions including complex fraud, drug conspiracy, immigration, firearms and terrorism cases· Investigate issues, review discovery and interview witnesses · Write and argue pretrial motions, briefs, and sentencing positions· Prepare and argue appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals· Work as a team with other attorneys and support staff Show less

  • Assistant Federal Defender

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Assistant Federal Defender

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2024

  • Assistant Federal Defender

    Sept 2006 - Oct 2011