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Steve Sadow
Steve Sadow
Atlanta
Georgia (GA)
404-577-1400
404-577-3600
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Steven H. Sadow is a nationally known, high-profile criminal defense attorney who has been practicing law for more than 30 years. He is a sole practitioner at his firm, Steven H. Sadow, P.C., and special counsel for the Atlanta-based law firm Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP, where he serves as head of the firm's white collar and high-profile criminal defense section. Mr. Sadow's trial and appellate practice consists of white collar crimes, computer and cyber crimes, fraud, and civil and criminal forfeiture.
Several of Mr. Sadow's cases have drawn national media coverage. Mr. Sadow obtained an outright acquittal for his client Joe Sweeting, who was tried along with former NFL football star Ray Lewis for two murders that occurred during a post-2000 Super Bowl brawl in Atlanta. Television networks such as Court TV, NBC and A&E featured the case.
In one of the most high-profile federal cases in Georgia history, Mr. Sadow successfully defended Steve Kaplan, the former owner of the notorious Gold Club strip establishment, and 14 other defendants against RICO conspiracy charges. Mr. Sadow also obtained favorable results for the rap singer "T.I." after he was charged with federal firearms offenses in Atlanta. In 2010, Mr. Sadow garnered another victory for Howard K. Stern, the attorney and boyfriend of the late playmate and model Anna Nicole Smith, who was charged with criminal conspiracy and prescription drug fraud in Los Angeles.
A 1979 graduate of Emory University School of Law, Mr. Sadow has been listed in Best Lawyers in America* since 1993 and is rated AV-Preeminent** by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization's highest peer-reviewed rating. Mr. Sadow prides himself on never having been a prosecutor. He has devoted his career to defending the accused.
*The Best Lawyers in America® 2010. Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
**AV-Preeminent and BV-Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
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Law School: Emory University School of Law
Admitted: 1979, Georgia
Professional Webpage: www.swtlaw.com/attorneys/a_sadow.htm
Honors and Awards:
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Georgia Lawyer Newsmaker of the Year (2000); Fulton County Daily Report, Atlanta, Georgia
- Georgia Legal Elite, 2012
- Best Lawyers in America, Criminal Defense (White Collar and Non-White Collar), 1993 - Present
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
- Georgia, 1979
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)
- State Bar of Georgia
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Atlanta Bar Association – Voir Dire in the Criminal Trial: How to Level the Playing Field
- State Bar of Georgia – Exploiting The Errors Of The Prosecution
- State Bar of Georgia – Motions to Suppress: Search and Seizure Issues
- GACDL – Financial Transactions/Money Laundering; NACDL-Federal Forfeiture
- GACDL – Who's Your Worst Enemy-The Government or Co-Counsel
- GACDL – Law of Cross-Examination
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia – White Collar Crime Conference
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia – Creative and Effective Trial Techniques
- Turning The Prosecution Witness: Making The Witness Your Own, Chapter 9, Take The Witness: The Experts Speak On Cross-Examination, Juris Publishing, Inc. (2006)
- White Collar Crime in Focus 'Gall' Gives Defendants Real Option To Stand Trial, National Law Journal, March 2008
- "Mortgage Fraud Claims: How mortgage brokers can legally protect themselves.", National Mortgage Broker Magazine, July 2008
- The Truth – What really happened in the murder trial of Ray Lewis, Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting Atlanta Magazine, February 2013
- "Judge Calls Prosecution's Witnesses Liars. Money-Laundering Sentence Downgraded By 20 years"
Verdicts and Settlements:
- United States v. Aaron D. Terry: Businessman charged with $12 million government fraud – case dismissed, N.D. Ga. 2009
- United States v. Clifford J. Harris, Jr.: Recording Artist/Actor. T.I. charged with possession of machine guns and silencers and possession of firearms by a convicted felon – sentenced to 1 year and 1 day imprisonment, N.D. Ga. 2009
- U.S. v. Anderson - Businessman acquitted of illegal gun possession, N.D. Fla. 2007
- Georgia v. Conzo - RICO prosecution dismissed, 2007
- Georgia v. Sinclair - Doctor charged with Medicaid fraud - sentenced to misdemeanor probation and medical license preserved, 2008
- U.S. v. Alamin - Businesswoman charged with structuring currency transactions involving over $2 million - sentenced to probation, N.D. Ga. 2008
- U.S. v. Marshall - Businesswoman charged with $1.5 million fraud - sentencing guidelines advised 2+ years in prison - sentenced to 1 month imprisonment, N.D. Ga. 2008
- U.S. v. Dahabreh - Businessman charged with fraud and structuring currency transactions involving nearly $2 million - sentencing guidelines advised 42+ months in prison - sentenced to probation, N.D. Ga. 2008
- U.S. v. McCranie - Attorney charged with Hobbs Act extortion and false statements - case dismissed, M.D. Ga. 2009
- U.S. v. Shorr - Businessman stood trial on ten counts of money laundering involving more than $3.5 million. Judge acquitted on eight counts and convicted on two counts. Federal prosecutors sought 20+ years imprisonment. Judge sentenced to 5 months imprisonment and 5 months home detention, N.D. Ga. 2009 (Judge Calls Prosecution's Witnesses Liars. Money-Laundering Sentence Downgraded By 20 years)
- U.S. v. Terry - Businessman charged with $12 million government fraud - case dismissed, N.D. Ga. 2009
- U.S. v. Terry - Businessman charged with $12 million government fraud - case dismissed, N.D. Ga. 2009
- U.S. v. Harris - Recording Artist/Actor T.I. charged with possession of machine guns and silencers and possession of firearms by a convicted felon - sentencing guidelines advised 10+ years in prison - sentenced to 1 year and 1 day imprisonment, N.D. Ga. 2009
- Georgia v. Alvarado - Former law enforcement officer charged with felony sexual offenses carrying mandatory prison terms - suspended sentence imposed on misdemeanor nolo contendere plea, 2009
- Georgia v. Wong - Murder case dismissed for constitutional speedy trial violation, 2010
- U.S. v. Mills - Businessman charged with money laundering - sentencing guidelines advised 78+ months in prison - sentenced to probation with 6 months home detention, M.D. Tn. 2010
- California v. Stern - Attorney charged with 11 counts of prescription drug fraud and conspiracy - jury acquitted on 9 charges after 2 1/2 month trial - judge acquitted on remaining charges (prosecution has appealed that ruling)(Beginning of Steve Sadow's Closing Argument), 2011
- U.S. v. Young - owner of rap music promotion and entertainment company charged with marijuana trafficking (5000+ lbs) - jury acquitted on all charges, M.D. Ala. 2011
- Georgia v. Champine - pharmacist charged with felony drug and gun charges - pled nolo and sentenced to probation on misdemeanors, 2013
- Georgia v. Isaiah Crowell - star college football play charged with multiple gun offenses - case dismissed before indictment, 2013
Representative Clients:
- Garland v. Georgia, 253 Ga.App. 789, 1985
- Gwin v. Snow, 870 F.2d 616, 11th Cir. 1989
- U.S. v. Cohen, 888 F.2d 770, 11th Cir. 1989
- In re Spruell, 200 Ga.App. 218, 1991
- U.S. v. Williams, 954 F.2d 668, 11th Cir. 1992
- U.S. v. Crespo, 982 F.2d 483, 11th Cir. 1993
- Mitsubishi Int. Corp. v. Cardinal Textile Sales, Inc., 14 F.3d 1507, 11th Cir. 1994
- U.S. v. Jenkins, 58 F.3d 611, 11th Cir. 1995
- In re Spruell, 227 Ga.App. 324, 1997
- Powell v. Georgia, 270 Ga.App. 327, 1998
- Georgia v. Brantley, 264 Ga.App.152, 2003
- Georgia v. Conzo, 239 Ga.App.72, 2008
- Alice Herring – Murder Acquittal
- Tony Cole – University of Georgia Athlete Rape Case Dismissal
- San Juan Powell – Georgia Sodomy Law Held Unconstitutional
- "Mansion Madam"/Nicole Probert – Georgia RICO-Prostitution Dismissal
- Gold Club/Steve Kaplan – Successful Federal RICO Defense: "A Wink, A Smile: How Gold Club Defendants Bonded With Jury."
- Ray Lewis/Joseph Sweeting – Georgia SuperBowl Double Murder Acquittal
- Clifford J. Harris, Jr., a/k/a T.I. – Successful Federal Firearms Defense: T.I. 'Ain't No Such Thing As A Secret Snitch' – The Untold Story Behind the Deal
- Howard K. Stern – Prescription Drug Fraud and Conspiracy Acquittal
Video:
- Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and his attorney Steve Sadow open up after Stern is cleared of conspiracy charge. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/exclusive-howard-k-stern-speaks-out-12606836
Educational Background:
- Marietta College, B.A., 1976
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