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    New Jersey Has 2644 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27183 Reviews

    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Vando Cardoso is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. There are only 250 attorneys out of 100,000 attorneys in New Jersey with this coveted distinction. He focuses his practice on criminal defense. As a former...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Ronald B Thompson

    Ronald B Thompson

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: The knowledge gained from his former positions as a police officer and prosecutor, has equipped Mr. Thompson with in-depth knowledge and foresight necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. His pleasant manner will minimize t...
    Rating:  7.5
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    John P Fazzio

    John P Fazzio

    4.938 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Tax and more
    Bio: I am an avid runner. I have run several marathons and a few ultramarathons. This fall I will be competing in the New York City Marathon and the Philadelphia Marathon and I hope to take a shot at the Leadville 100 Trail Run in Leadville, Colorado t...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel A Levy

    Daniel A Levy

    4.721 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: It is very unfortunate that I meet most of my clients after something terrible has happened to them - they may have been badly hurt in a car accident, fallen and broke their leg, injured by their doctor, arrested, served with divorce papers, or lo...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Margeau J. Ney

    Margeau J. Ney

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement
    Bio: Margeau J. Ney is a 2003 graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a B.A. in English, and a 2006 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School Of Law. In 2007, she clerked for the Honorable William J. Cook of the Camden County Superior C...
    Rating:  8.0
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    John Michael Breslin

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    John Michael Breslin

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    I have defended clients as minor as harassment criminal charges to a co-conspirator murder charge. I know the prosecutors in Morris and Sussex County and attempt to achieve the best result possible based upon the facts of each case, prior criminal...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Trusted. Experienced. Professional. Call today 732-831-7554!
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jeffrey B Steinfeld

    Jeffrey B Steinfeld

    3.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I am not fan of leaving reviews, but it's just fair to do the right things here got me home from a possession of a handgun & robbery."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kevin Charles Moriarty

    Kevin Charles Moriarty

    4.99 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: If you're looking for a New Jersey attorney, you'll find the help you need at The Moriarty Law Firm. With more than 50 years of experience the attorneys at The Moriarty Law firm are well equipped to serve your needs throughout the State. Our reput...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Donald L Gardner

    Donald L Gardner

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Review: "Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas P Ehrlich

    Thomas P Ehrlich

    4.745 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Ehrlich Law Offices are an association of very highly experienced criminal and traffic ticket defense lawyers. We provide quality legal representation. Call toll-free for a free consultation!
    Rating:  7.4
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    Amber Lee Forrester

    Amber Lee Forrester

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When your liberty and livelihood are on the line, experience matters. My philosophy is that any person—regardless of age, upbringing, education, occupation, or life experience—is capable of making a mistake. Perhaps you’re visiting this page becau...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Thomas Frank Verrastro

    Thomas Frank Verrastro

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Business and more
    Bio: General Counsel and Adviser to individuals, small businesses, partnerships, non-profit organizations, insurance carriers, privately and publicly held corporations, property owners, local/municipal government, commercial transporters and internatio...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Douglas C. Anton

    Douglas C. Anton

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, General Practice
    Review: "Douglas Anton has many years of experience and has a proven track record of satisfying his clients. He is professional and knows his business well. While his office is busy with high-profile clients, he still makes time for the smallest of cases"
    Rating:  8.1
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    Christopher P Perry

    Christopher P Perry

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris did a great job with my case. I had no prior record and he was able to help me through the PTI Process. The most impressive thing he was able to do was to reduce the amount of probation time that was originally offer, in addition to communit..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Manuel Leo Batista

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    Manuel Leo Batista

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Manuel L. Batista, Esq. is a multi-jurisdictional attorney with offices in New York City, New Jersey, and South Florida. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and is admitted to both the Southern and Eastern Dis...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Russell Anthony DePersia

    Russell Anthony DePersia

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: In his first year as an undergrad, Russell DePersia attended Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he pursued his studies and the sport of basketball with equal passion. After his freshman year at Albright, Russ transferred to Rutgers U...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Romi S Saleh

    Romi S Saleh

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Greatest lawyer I know . Extremely professional and he actually cares about his clients. I only feel comfortable going to him."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Bio: Mark P. McAuliffe has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. He is also admitted to the practice of Law in the State of New York and the Federal District of New Jersey. He has been twice elected to the Trus...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jeremy Morgan Lackey

    Jeremy Morgan Lackey

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jeremy Lackey is a seasoned criminal attorney who served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, before ...
    Rating:  8.1
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