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Anthony J Van Zwaren

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 30 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Clifton, NJ
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse ... +6 more

340 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Representing clients in municipal court matters in NJ and traffic courts in NY metropolitan area

21 years | 60 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Representing clients in divorce matters, preparation of property settlement agreements etc.

21 years | 8 cases

20%
Child Abuse 10%

Representation of parents in care, custody and supervision cases involving the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS). Also do appeals for the Office of Parental Representation division of the Public Defenders' Office.

21 years | 5 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

Custody and support in New Jersey. Motions and plenary hearings.

15 years | 10 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

Handling cases for modification of child support based upon "change in circumstances".

21 years | 10 cases

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Represent both landlords and tenants in both eviction actions and cases involving other landlord-tenant disputes.

17 years | 10 cases

10%
Credit Repair 5%

Work with both debtors to help resolve debts and judgments. This may involve litigation to modify or vacate judgments or involve attempts to settle cases with creditors.

20 years | 10 cases

5%
Debt Collection 5%

Working on behalf of individuals and small businesses seeking to collect debts from individuals or companies.

15 years | 8 cases

5%
Expungement 5%

Filing of expungement petitions in NJ.

15 years | 4 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Disbarred By Consent

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anthony J Van Zwaren

340 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ, 07011

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Anthony J Van Zwaren's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic!

I have been a client of Mr. Van Zwaren for a few years now. He has shown to be efficient, professional and fair priced. I will continue to do business with him, and I urge you to do the same.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Incompetent

Just a typical money seeker with no care for client. He screwed me in a simple case and didn't know about the court system rules and didn't inform what to expect at court. He will make false promises and is not trust worthy. He'll leave you high and dry and there is nothing that you can do about it a...fter he makes you plead guilty claiming its the best way for a crime you haven't committed. Lost money, reputation, mentally stressed, caused further debt, and has made my family suffer by telling me to plead guilty.

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Anthony J Van Zwaren's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jordan Dascal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know him from a local lawyer email list, and he always has useful and insightful advice into family and traffic law."

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Laura Siclari

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Anthony as a fellow NJ lawyer. I have found him to be very informative on family law and traffic related legal issues. I highly endorse him!"

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Robert Thurston

Unknown lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Anthony for several years as a fellow NJ lawyer. He is very talented and smart and seems to always know the best answer. He is very passionate about making the law fair and accessible to residents of NJ. I strongly recommend and endorse Anthony."

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Brad Micklin

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has successfully practiced for many years and represented countless clients effectively. I have had cases in which he was involved and always found him to be knowledgeable, ethical and zealous. I unequivocally recommend this attorney."

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Roland Ho

Child abuse lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Child abuse lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one."

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Robert Davies

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, careful and professional"

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marina Ginzburg

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Rose

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher DeSocio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very good attorney."

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Andrew Bestafka

Child abuse lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Van Zwaren's knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney practicing in this area."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Leonard Boyer

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Van Zwaren. He is an exceptionable knowledgeable attorney, who passionately and effectively represents the interests of his clients and is a great credit to the legal profession."

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Howard Roitman

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Suzana Das

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, Attorney Zwaren knows the law well."

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Charles Rick

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Anthony Van Zwaren, PA

2004 - 2005

Associate, McElfish & Associates

1995 - 2001

Associate, Curan & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

New Jersey State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baptiste v. Jallou

NJ Appellate Court reversed denial of motion to revisit father's visitation rights in a very thorough review of the history of the case.

DYFS v. JD 417 NJ Super 1 (App. 2010)

Court held that GM decision did not apply

DYFS v. BM and TB

Ultimately termination upheld on other grounds

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Education

1995

NY Law School

J.D.

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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