Top Rated New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Rating: 8.6

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Ethan C. Wells is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Wills and Estate Planning and general litigation. Ethan is an experienced litigator who has appeared regularly in Municipal ...

Rating: 7.1

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation

Review: "From the very first moment that I met Ann I could discern that she was detailed orientated with a special focus on attention to details through listening to her clients. She is very knowledgeable and professional and ensures that she clearly commu..."

Rating: 7.7

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I am a former muncipal prosecutor, current private practitioner and court appointed attorney for indigent defendants. I have handled over 6000 cases in municipal court as a public and private attorney....

Rating: 7.4

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more

Bio: Defending someone accused of a crime or an offense is my specialty. Protecting the rights and liberties of the accused is very important to me. I practice law with integrity and respect. If I can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate t...

Rating: 8.0

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "He is a really a great attorney that understands your problems and really cares to help. He is also a fighter for you probably one of the best on the market in Atlantic county and is very understandable to your financial problems."

Rating: 6.9

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate

Review: "Let me start by stating…I never leave reviews. Good food isn’t a good job. It’s expected.. Bad food never makes it to the belly. BUT!!! I had to this time. I feel compelled by moral obligation to share my dealings with Mr. Shehabuddin. ..."

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Brian A. Heyesey is a Partner with Szaferman Lakind’s Personal Injury Group. Brian has successfully tried numerous cases to a jury verdict and his comfort level in the courtroom was recently recognized by the National Trial Lawyers which selected ...

Rating: 8.9

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "Mr. Logan represented me in a bankruptcy case. I found it easy to work with Mr. Logan, if I had any questions he responded to my emails or phone calls quickly. He explained things I didn’t understand, he was very patient and got the job done effec..."

Rating: 7.1

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 7.8

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I contacted the office to discuss a real estate transaction. Mr. Tamburino was extremely patient dealing with me, as this was my first home purchase. The realtor was so eager to close the deal she was not protecting me. Mr. Tamburino stepped in an..."

Rating: 6.5

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 69 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Foreclosure and more

Bio: Mayro & Mayro, Attorneys at Law offer a full-range of legal services. We seek to resolve disputes in the most reasonable and cost-effective manner. When a legal matter is beyond resolution outside of the courtroom, you can be confident in our abil...

Rating: 7.4

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more

Bio: With a background in both law and business, whether in the context of litigation or business transactions, Jonathan D. Singer understands the importance of directing negotiations and communicating complex legal arguments with clarity and knowledge...

Rating: 7.2

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