John R. Klotz

John R. Klotz

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Clifton, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Suite 11-D, 1051 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

35 years | 10,000 cases

34%
DUI and DWI 33%

35 years | 2,500 cases

33%
Personal Injury 33%

35 years | 5,000 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John R. Klotz

Suite 11-D, 1051 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ, 07012

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John R. Klotz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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Posted by hector | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

super lawyer !!!!!

John R Klotz was AMAZING ! , incredibly helpful, supportive, and reassuring .He was very quick to respond at any time in the day. He made my situation so easy to deal with and was very informative. He is very professional. He was able to get me the best deals there was. I’d definitely recommend John ...for any case you have if you want it to be easy, quick, and have the best outcome.

Posted by Izabel | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

KLOTZ TO THE RESCUE

I'm going to be very straightforward when I say that John Klotz has gone above and beyond and I can proudly say I am glad to have chosen him as my lawyer. I have never dealt with any type of court situations as I am not the type of individual who gets into huge circumstances like the one I've been in.... I was devastated and at a loss of words in what to do and how to go about my situation without making any mistakes and paying for a lot more than I don't need to. My boyfriend actually happened to find John on a website called Thumbtack, and I read all of the details of what John's services provided and it was definitely more than fair! He knew how to comfort me the whole time since I was definitely a wreck, emotionally and he carefully explained how to go about with the process. I must admit I had a DUI for a cause that was not my fault at all and I needed to have everyone see the truth, but I definitely could have not done it if it wasn't for John. He was ready for phone calls day and night 24/7 up until the last court day which I felt like all odds were somehow against me. He won my case by a landslide and now I can apply to jobs with ease and go to college without any worries. I honestly cannot put enough words into how grateful I am for having such an amazing lawyer and I would definitely recommend him to anyone! I hope I wouldn't have to use a lawyer again, but if I do he will be the first I will think of! THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN FOR SAVING MY FUTURE. WORDS CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME!

Posted by Joe | May 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superman

I call him superman because he truly is a super human person. During my time of despair, facing a DWI conviction with potential 7 month license suspension, John came to my rescue!! I left a message on his voicemail on a Sunday morning thinking he would probably get back to me by Monday. He called m...e back in 10 minutes. From that moment after i explained what had happened it was all business. He listened to me for about an hour and found flaws by police instantaneously in my case. As we moved on he tirelessly gathered info for discovery, sometimes texting me at 11pm at night after a full day of work. We even shared an occasional joke to break up tension. He promised me in beginning "HE WOULD LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED" and he certainly delivered on that. My results were definitely in my favor as my DWI was dismissed. I not only consider John a great lawyer but a great person who truly cares.If you need a lawyer to roll up his sleeves and go to work for you then John ( Superman) Klotz is definately your man. Thank you John for everything!!!

Posted by Marlon | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolute godsend

A few months ago I was slammed with four traffic tickets by some overzealous cop. Four at once was absurd, and I thought I was the only person to think that until Mr. Klotz stepped into the picture. He told me not to worry, and for very good reason. Before this man’s intervention, I was facing a fine... of over $500 plus court appearance fees and the possibility of suspension of my driver’s license. Having no prior knowledge of what transpires in court, I thought it was the end for me. Luckily it wasn’t the case. Through the brilliance of Klotz’ analysis of my case, he was able to minimize my fees, get those tickets exempt and even prevented points from showing up on my license. It was over, just like that. My ace in the hole was this lawyer right here, and he worked wonders. As one of his many clientele, I will gladly state that no matter the extent of the offense or how grim the case appears, John Klotz will always use his decades worth of law experience to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. This is a man who is straightforward and professional, yet very approachable. Anybody who wants a competent lawyer that knows his way around the courtroom and yet still vibrant with humanity should go to John Klotz. As he did for me and anyone else who is a victim of injustice, he will fight the good fight.

Posted by Jerry | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing

Exceeded my expectations. Just hit a Grand Slam for me in court on a dwi case. I still cannot believe it !!! Nobody has ever fought this hard for me. John Klotz is vicious in the court room. He promised me a foot... but delivered a mile. Anybody in need of lawyer should look no further. Law O...ffices of John R. Klotz should be your final stop. As far as I'm concerned, this is the ONLY law firm !!!

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Susan Kassel

Litigation lawyer | Mar 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled litigator!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

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

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Top 40 Under 40, American Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk, Justice Russell M. Nigro of Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Associations

1993 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1993 - Present

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.J.K.

Conviction reversed (Not competent to stand trial). Certification withdrawn as improvidently granted.

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Education

1990

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Saint Peter's College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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