Atty. Stephen Bergstein
Stephen Bergstein is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment discrimination, constitutional rights and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a degree from Cuny Law School, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Chester, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Bergstein at a Glance
Stephen Bergstein is a Member based in Chester, New York, practicing at Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1996). Educated at City University of New York School of Law, Queens College (J.D., 1993) and Cuny Law School State University of New York At New Paltz (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association National Employment Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Bergstein
- Stephen Bergstein is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment discrimination, constitutional rights and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a degree from Cuny Law School, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Stephen practices at Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP in Chester, NY
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Stephen Bergstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Bergstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chester.
Workplace Discrimination in Chester
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Sexual Harassment in Chester
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Civil Rights in Chester
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate Practice in Chester
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chester
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chester-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chester Choose Stephen Bergstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Bergstein's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Bergstein brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Stephen Bergstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and civil rights, Stephen Bergstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chester
A Chester-based practice means Stephen Bergstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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