Christopher James Cifrodello

Christopher James Cifrodello

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cranford, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

1130 Raritan Road, Suite 2, Cranford, NJ

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

21 years | 12,000 cases

30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

21 years | 20,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

21 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Domestic Violence 5%

21 years | 500 cases

5%
Expungement 5%

21 years | 100 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

21 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cifrodello Law Offices

1130 Raritan Road, Suite 2, Cranford, NJ, 07016

Cifrodello Law Offices

581 Main St Ste 640, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095-1196

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411 Hackensack Ave., 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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331 Newman Springs Rd., Suite 143, Red Bank, NJ, 07701

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197 Route 18 South, Suite 3000, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

Cifrodello Law Offices

2500 Plaza 5, 25th Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07311

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Christopher James Cifrodello's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

199 Client Reviews

Showing 176 - 180 of 199 reviews

Posted by Daniel | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Good outcome (traffic tickets). Took case on very short notice, represented me in person.

What impressed me most was that he agreed to take my case on extremely short notice (we called him the night before my scheduled court date) and that he personally represented me in court rather than sending someone else to do the job. As for the case itself, he helped me reduce 7 points and multiple... traffic tickets to 0 points and a fine through a plea deal with the NJ prosecutor.

Posted by Joe | March 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very Satisfied!!

I was pulled over and was given two tickets. 5 point speeding (90 day license suspension) and 2 point careless driving. Mr. Cifrodello was able to bring that to zero points no license suspension and only a $289 court fee. I can't thank him enough for the help! Definitely one of the best. I highly rec...ommend.

Posted by Dave | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Awesome!!

Hired Chris to help will a cellphone/talking and expired license tickets....worth every penny. I could have pled guilty and paid the fines, even though I had my blue-tooth on and working and wasn't holding the phone. Just didn't feel like dealing with the hassle of it all, but luckily I found Chris... and he explained what the negative outcomes could be. Chris took care of it all with just a small fine and no lasting effects to my record....don't think about going into court without him!!! Thanks Chris!!!

Posted by Michael | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Strongly Recommend!

I don't even know where to begin. Chris' office was one of many that had sent me letters in order to get me to hire them. As I started going through all of them I was amazed at the outcomes of Chris' previous cases and I knew I had to jump on the opportunity. I was facing 5 tickets. One for speeding ...94 mph in a 50 mph zone, one for reckless driving, and three others for violations the officer said I committed. Once I hired Chris he assured me that there was nothing to worry about and that I was in god hands. On the day of my court date Chris seemed very familiar with the location and the people who worked there. He was able to work out a plea bargain for me in which my speed was reduced down to a 70 in a 50 and 3 of my tickets would be dismissed including the reckless driving which was the worst one. He told me at that point that the only issue was getting the judge to agree to it. When my case was called up I was extremely nervous but not Chris. Out of all the lawyers who stood before the judge that day Chris was the most vocal. He made sure the judge was aware of my record and pointed out key things such as me being a good student in order to persuade the judge into taking the plea deal which he did. Chris saved me from getting my license suspended and saved me from bigger fines. I was also reduced from 14 points down to 4. Should this ever happen to me again I know exactly who to call. I strongly recommend Chris to anybody having traffic/speeding issues. It was a better outcome than I could have thought of!

Posted by krishna | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

I got 2 traffic tickets for simple issue. I felt that I was unfairly given multiple tickets(2 point + 3 point). so I decided to appeal it. I don't know Chris before hand and decided to hire him. He is very responsive and professional. because of him, I did not have to lose working day for going to co...urt and he successfully resolved both of my tickets and ended up pleading for zero points and fine. He is totally worth the money and I am happy that I have hired him. next time if I need any legal help I know where to look for. Thanks chris again for resolving my issue.

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Christopher James Cifrodello's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Feinberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a tenacious fighter who uses his extensive knowledge of the law for the benefit of his clients. I have known him to provide competent and honest advice to his clients, and to obtain the best possible outcomes in court."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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George Alevras

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is comfortable whether he he is involved in a shoplifting case in municipal court or an indictable matter in superior court. He is not intimidated by police or prosecutors and has no problem bringing a case to trial. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the law and I refer cases to him often. I highly endorse Chris."

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George Alevras

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 10% Attorneys in the USA, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys for New Jersey, American Jurist Institute

2018

Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys for New Jersey, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys for New Jersey, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Top Attorney of The Year, International Association of Top Professionals

2017

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Jersey, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2017

Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorneys for New Jersey, American Jurist Institute

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 10% Attorneys in the USA, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

New Jersey's 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best of 2015, Woodbridge Award Program

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorneys in New Jersey, National Trial Lawyers

2015

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys in New Jersey, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

N/A

A+ Rating, BBB

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal, Cifrodello Law Offices

Associations

2015 - Present

BBB Code of Business Practices

Member

2015 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

International Association of Top Professionals

Honored Member

Education

2005

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Italian

Spanish

Activity

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