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I have been a civil, criminal, and workers compensation trial attorney for the last 29 years successfully represented clients against many Fortune 2000 companies for injuries their drivers have caused on the major highways in this state. I have also represented many commercial drivers who have been injured while employed. Whether it is through successful law suits in Superior Court or workers compensation claims we are ready to fight for you and help you secure all the benefits you are entilted to under New Jersey law.
We also handle crimal matters in all the counties in New Jersey. As a trial attorney well versed in the Rules of Evidence and the criminal code, I have successfully represented many individuals charges with serious and substantial crimes through out the state.
We are available to meet with you at your home or any location you feel comfortable in, as well as my office, to discuss your civil or criminal case within 24 hours. Me and my staff are committed to helping you with your individual legal matter to the best of our ability.
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33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Kenneth | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Simply The Best… that sums up my whole experience with Jeffrey Hark and his team! I was dealing with several legal issues and he took them all on! We called several lawyers, but when we talked to him for the first time, we knew he was the one! He didn’t disappoint! He always reached out and kept me ...
Ms. Kenneth: It was truly our pleasure helping you with your numerous professional license and traffic matters. Joe is a terrific attorney with a great calming disposition to traffic cases. I hope you are able to continue on your driving direction and stay healthy and safe! My office tries very hard to provide the best legal services with affordable payment plans in all counties in New Jersey including Atlantic, Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Burlington, Mercer, Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, Hunterdon, and all other counties in New Jersey. We handle personal injury matters, workers compensation matters, criminal and municipal court matters through out the state! Please call us if you have any questions about any legal matter as well. Kenneth, Also , thank you for taking the time and writing a review and giving me five stories. Although we’re not done, you realize how difficult the New Jersey Board of Nursing is and how impossible that they can be regarding prior criminal activity, pending traffic activity, and efforts to push people into ramp. We do our best to avoid that for our clients. And clearly we are still working on that for you. I am glad that you realize that the New Jersey boards are boys to all license holders. Yes, they do trick people into signing up for a ramp for the “90 day “initial. And then trick you into another five years that you have to pay for treatment, drug testing, travel, and take time off from work. Yes, they do hold you hostage. Every case is individual and idiosyncratic. I don’t provide any guarantees in every case has to work to the individual facts and circumstances of the licensee. However, I do listen and you are correct. We do work hard to provide the best services for our clients on a payment plan that works so you can sleep at night.
Posted by Angel | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
If you are facing a licensing board issue you need Jeff Hark. What can be worse than facing criminal charges? Having a licensing board revoke a person’s license for 1 to 3 years. Losing one’s ability to work and provide for their family can lead to catastrophic consequences. The boards are no...
Angel, thank you for taking the time and writing a review and giving me five stories. Although we’re not done, you realize how difficult the New Jersey Board of nursing is and how impossible that they can be regarding prior criminal activity, pending criminal activity, and efforts to push people into ramp. We do our best to avoid that for our clients. And clearly we are still working on that for you. I am glad that you realize that the New Jersey boards are boys to all license holders. Yes, they do trick people into signing up for a ramp for the “90 day “initial. And then trick you into another five years that you have to pay for treatment, drug testing, travel, and take time off from work. Yes, they do hold you hostage. Every case is individual and idiosyncratic. I don’t provide any guarantees in every case has to work to the individual facts and circumstances of the licensee. However, I do listen and you are correct. We do work hard to provide the best services for our clients on a payment plan that works so you can sleep at night.
Posted by Megan | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jeff was so easy to work with and successfully closed my case with such ease. He immediately put my mind at ease and took care of everything! I would recommend 100%
Megan: Thank you for taking the time and writing me a five star review regarding your NEW JERSEY civil defense dog bit law suit matter. I wish you the best in the future for you and your family. Remember in the future, if you need any assistance with any car crashes, truck crashes, Worker’s Compensation injuries, family matters which include restraining orders, divorce, his child, support visitation, domestic violence, TRO, FRO, as well as any type of municipal court traffic -DWI-, or superior court criminal matter we handle them. I have several alternatives that work for me who handle our criminal matters and family matters available to give their undivided attention to you and your family and your time of legal needs in New Jersey. We also discussed the availability of payment plans for any type of matter to work with your family’s budget.
Posted by Timothy | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My previous lawyer really screwed me over and I was desperate for guidance. Mr. Hark was exactly the guide I needed. He was ruthless in his defense of me, very concise and clear in what was needed, and he did not leave me with any doubts throughout the whole process. Highly recommend. Trust this ...
Tim, thank you for taking the time to write a review and provide us five stars. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience with your prior attorney. I’m happy we were able to get the case resolved, and in fact dismissed for you with absolutely no funds coming out of your pocket.That is an absolute home run. That is an absolute home run I agree. Hopefully you can move on with your life and get this behind you. I wish you the best. Thanks for trusting us for helping you. Remember in the future, we also handle a personal injury, criminal, traffic, family, workers compensation matters in all courts in New Jersey in all counties in New Jersey, including, but not limited to Atlantic county, Cumberland County, Salem County, Gloucester County, Camden County, Burlington County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Ocean County, Union County, Monmouth County, and Hunterdon County.
Posted by steven | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
this guy is unbelievable. I just was charged with two gun cases rising out out of it domestic violence case. my ex-girlfriend lied on me, got my mom involved. and generally messed up my life for the last two years. Jeff came in got involved took control the case and I’m walking out of the courtroom w...
Steven thank you for taking the time to write me a review this morning and give me five stars. Yes we did well in court today and I am very happy for you and your family. Let's hope we can move forward from this. Please give me a call in the future if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you at the next court date. Once again thank you for your 5 stars and kind words. Remember, we also handle all personal injury cases workers compensation cases family cases divorce cases and domestic violence matters in every municipality and Superior Court in New Jersey.
"I endorse this lawyer. Clients I have referred to Jeffrey Hark have been very satisfied with the outcomes of the cases he has handled for them. He is tough and effective."
"I have known Jeffrey Hark for over twenty years and he is one of the top attorneys in South Jersey. Any client of mine that has a criminal or personal injury matter in South Jersey is referred to Mr. Hark. And, I always get positive feedback regarding his representation. Whether it's protecting the constitutional rights of the criminally-accused or seeking compensation for someone injured due to the negligence of another, I know that Jeffrey Hark is the zealous advocate you want standing next to you in the courtroom. If a loved one of mine was charged with a crime in South Jersey, I would hire Jeffrey Hark. I can give no higher praise to a fellow attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Hark has an excellent reputation as a criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey."
"I have known Jeffrey since 1990. I have referred both criminal and personal injury matters to Jeffrey. The client referrals from my firm to his have been highly satisfied with his work ethic and tenacity. Simply stated, Jeff does not quit until he gets the results clients deserve. He is aggressive and intransigent, when the case requires it. I highly recommend him and his team!"
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2020
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys
1994 - Present
Managing Partner, Hark & Hark
1994 - 1994
Associate, Marshall Dennehey Law Office
1993 - 1994
Clerk, Supreme Court Of New Jersey
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association of Trial LawyersMember
Member
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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