Steven L. Stabile & Associates

Review: I received a speeding ticket in New York of May 2012. I live in Florida so I paid $350.00 to hire the Stabile Law Firm in New Jersey to handle my case. Two years later, no answers, and no results. I paid for a service that is not doing anything on my behalf. They do not call to let me know the status of my case. I always have to call them and when I do, I get different answers every time. One time I called and they told me they lost my files. In another phone call, they find my files. In another phone call, I was told they are still waiting on a court date. I do not understand why it takes almost two years to dismiss a speeding ticket.Desired Settlement: Either finish the Job or refund my money which is $350.00

Review: The stabile law firm charged multiple transaction on my credit card without my knowledge and authorization. I had given them permission to use it one time only for $ 300 dollars. They then proceed to take out $ 1,700 total. There billing manager [redacted] is very hard to get in touch with and never returns phone calls. When I finally spoke with [redacted] she was rude and had no interest to rectify the problem. She hung up an my twice. So I gave up trying to get the talk to her and called the Revdex.com.Desired Settlement: I would like the remain 1700 dollars refunded back to me by check. I canceled the credit card that was over charged.

Review: STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAM ARTIST. They are very unprofessional. I received 2 $220.00 speeding tickets in the same week and paid this law firm $600.00 to represent me in court as I could not take any time off of work. They stated that they would represent me in court review the evidence that was presented against me and if the prosecutor could not present valid evidence then they would move to have the ticket dismissed and if they have solid evidence then they would get the ticket dropped to a no point violation that would be under $100.00 each. The first ticket I received was by a local police cruiser that used judgement because he was not equipped with a radar (lack of evidence right there), the second one I received was by a state trooper when I was driving a vehicle with a broken speedometer. I actually got the speedometer repaired by a mechanic and have the papers to present as proof. Not once has my attorney [redacted] called me to discuss the case and everytime I call the assistants tell me that [redacted] is not there and they will send her a message to call me (of course she never called) a few months later after having the case adjourned for a future date I now receive a letter from the courts stating the case is now closed and I have to sign the plea form and remit payment which cost more than the original ticket within the next 10 days. What was the point of even retaining the services of Stabile Law Firm. I called again today to give this [redacted] a piece of my mind but as usual once again she was not there and the assistant tells me that he will have [redacted] give me a call on Monday. She better call me and she better discuss refunding my money.Desired Settlement: I would like to have my money refunded as they failed to honor their word that was given to me over the telephone nor did they keep in contact with me to even discuss the details of the case

Review: After I received a traffic ticket, I received a promotional letter from the Stabile Law Firm, offering their services. That same day Saturday, Dec.6th, I called and spoke with [redacted] Stabile, and agreed to have his firm represent me. He required a credit card deposit of $350.00, which I agreed with. I went on line to look up the firm and discovered very unsatisfactory reviews. As the office was closed the next day (Sunday),on December 8th, Monday at 9:00AM, I called and spoke with [redacted] and advised her I did not want the Stabile Firm to represent me, and wanted my deposit back. At this time she told me that the deposit was not refundable and she was going to notify the Summit Court that the Stabile Firm was going to represent me. She then said she was going to put me on hold while she faxed the info to the Summit Court. When she came back on line, she said I could not change attorneys, as their name was on record. Believing that, I made an appointment to see a [redacted] the next day. After further thought that same afternoon I called and cancelled the appointment, and went to another law firm. At no time was I told the deposit was nonrefundable and never signed anything with the Stabile Firm. I have left many messages for [redacted] Stabile to call me, he never has and the secretary [redacted] always says he is out of town.Desired Settlement: I would like my deposit back ($350.00)

Review: I was interested in retaining this law firm to represent me in connection with a traffic dispute. I was asked for my credit card number and given a retainer agreement and a credit card authorization form (neither of which I signed). Upon review of the retainer agreement, I indicated to a representative of the firm that I did not want to retain this law firm as my counsel and asked the firm to release any holds on my credit card. One of the representatives informed me that the firm had already contacted the Court and requested an adjournment on my behalf without my knowledge and was required to send an attorney on my behalf. I told her that this was against my wishes and demanded a refund. The representative told me that she would process a refund but then stopped returning my calls. I contacted the Court myself and informed the clerk that I did retain this law firm and did not want an attorney from this firm to come on my behalf. The Court told me that all the firm needed to do was submit a letter stating that it was not my counsel. The firm did this - and the Court's records were updated accordingly. This law firm still charged me $1300 and refused to return the amount. I disputed this amount with my credit card and the law firm made several misrepresentations to my credit card company in order to keep my $1300 which was not earned. I am also submitting a grievance for the attorney's ethical violations.Desired Settlement: I am requesting a full refund for the $1300 charged to my account.

Review: In the spring of 2013, I purchased and had my son [redacted] do a defensive driving course through this law firm for $60.00. After months of calls, we received a copy of a certificate that was supposed to be proof for the DMV and our insurance company. This company was also supposed to submit proof to the NJDMV and it has not been done. My insurance company also rejected the course stating that "Course is not approved by the NJDMV". This was the purpose of him taking the course- it was to reduce points on his drivers license.

Every time I call this law firm, I get the run around and a promise of a call back.Desired Settlement: I have had so many promises from this company over the past 9 months that I do not trust ANYONE in that office. I want this resolved with solid proof.

Review: On August 28th I had a conversation with the office manager, [redacted] she reassured me that I would receive my refund no sooner than 15 days but no later than 30 days. I did not call her to follow up with the refund until a few days before the refund was due because she did not get into contact with me. Every time I called her she had an excuse and continually rushed me off the phone when she did answer. I spoke to her with the upmost respect in which she did not give me in return. I am waiting on a refund of four thousand dollars in which she is doing everything in her power to avoid returning to me. Anytime she would tell me she will call me back she never would so I had to constantly call her. She was extremely rude the last few times we spoke and accused me of harassing her. I understand that every company has procedures to adhere to in refunds of this magnitude but I have patiently waited for every procedure she had stated I must progress through. I also understand that the two thousand dollars I paid for the criminal case I cannot get back because they have worked on that. However I placed a two thousand and five hundred dollar deposit on an immigration case that was never started because of the criminal charges and one thousand and five dollar credit charge for the motion to reduce bail that the lawyer at the time, [redacted], stated that he never filed for. I would have much rather handled this amongst myself and the company but unfortunately [redacted] was unable to meet me half way. Thank you for your time.Desired Settlement: I will like to get my refund promptly put back on to the respected credit cards. I will like the refund to be split up amongst three credit cards two thousand and seven hundred dollars on my discover card, seven hundred dollars on my master card and finally six hundred dollars on my visa card. Thank you in advance.

Review: I paid Stabile law firm $250.00 to represent me in court for a traffic ticket. The attorney failed to appear on the court date. I handled the matter in court myself. After several phone calls the firm agreed to refund my money. That was a month ago and they still have not credited my account.

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Response:

Please find our response to the complaint filed by [redacted] which was assigned an ID of [redacted].

Ms. [redacted] retained our office on or about November 1, 2013. A Letter of Representation and Plea of Not Guilty was faxed to the court on November 15‘. The Municipal Court sent our firm and the client a court notice with a new court date of December 2, 2013.

The attorney assigned to handle this matter was detained in another court and arrived to Ms. [redacted]’s hearing late. In the attorney’s absence, Ms. [redacted] resolved her case on her own. After informing us that she resolved the matter on her own, our firm refunded her the fee she paid us when she hired the firm.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. We are hopefully that this response will satisfy any concerns the Revdex.com has regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

The Stabile Law Firm, LLC