Atty. Stephen C. Worth
Mr. Worth has received the prestigious AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for both professional competence and ethical integrity.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Roslyn Heights, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Stephen C. Worth at a Glance
Stephen C. Worth is a Managing Partner based in Roslyn Heights, New York, practicing at Worth, Longworth & London, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1976) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Roslyn Heights, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen C. Worth
- Mr. Worth has received the prestigious AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for both professional competence and ethical integrity
- Professional experience • Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney’s Office: Homicide Bureau, 1976–1980 • Panelist, "Gender Bias," presented by Judicial Committee on Women in Courts, Nassau County, November, 1993 • Chairman, Glen Cove Board of Zoning and Appeals, 1993–1994 • City Councilman, City of Glen Cove, 1995–1998 • Guest commentator, Court TV, 1994, 1998 • Instructor: - National Institute of Trial Advocacy - Hofstra Law School, 1994–1995 - Cardozo Law School, 1995–present • Guest lecturer: - Fordham University Law School, 2008 - St. John's Law School, 2009 Memberships • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • American Association for Justice • Nassau County Bar Association
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Stephen C. Worth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen C. Worth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Roslyn Heights.
Criminal Defense in Roslyn Heights
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Federal Crimes in Roslyn Heights
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Roslyn Heights
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 Roslyn Heights 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.
Roslyn Heights Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Roslyn Heights-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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Why Clients in Roslyn Heights Choose Stephen C. Worth
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 C. Worth's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen C. Worth brings 49+ 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 District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Stephen C. Worth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and litigation, Stephen C. Worth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Roslyn Heights
A Roslyn Heights-based practice means Stephen C. Worth 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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