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

Cifrodello Law Offices

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

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

Cifrodello Law Offices

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 21 - 25 of 34 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rose | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommended

Chris helped y daughter with her first offense as a new driver. She got two traffic tickets but Chris was able to arrange for zero points with small fine. Great job! We'll hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Issues resolved

Chris was able to help me with my traffic ticket and got the results that he initially explained. He was very clear in the amount of time this effort would take and the process involved in getting it done.

Posted by Hilda Previte | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I am so grateful to have found you when I was researching a lawyer to represent me in my careless driving case!

Christopher, I want to thank you for taking my case and for your excellent representation in the Linden City Municipal Court. While you prepared me for a range of outcomes, I must say that I walked out of the courtroom stunned with the best case scenario available. Since our first discussion of my ca...reless traffic case, due to my Nissan Altima unintended accelerated while I had my foot on the Brakes and causing me to hit several parked vehicles, I felt that you had a very good understanding of the particulars to my situation. You were able to get all of the charges against me dismissed in the first court appearance. I will certainly refer you to family and friends in the event that they require services of your caliber. Thank you again for exceeding my expectations and helping me bring closure to what could have been a very bad situation for me.

Posted by Nik | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer - Highly Recommend

I got a ticket in Jersey City for passing a school bus, which comes with 5 points, fines, and possible community service. Mr. Cifrodello was able to make a deal for no points and paying a more than reasonable fine. Throughout the process his Office Manager, Ashley, was very responsive to any quest...ions and concerns. When my court appearance date arrived, Chris spoke to the prosecutor and made me a deal of 0 points, a fine, and no community service. He was very familiar with the court system, the judge, and prosecutors. The judge did not want to give me the deal Chris made but respected his professionalism and gave in. I would definitely hire Chris again and I highly recommend him to everyone.

Posted by Anthony G. | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My son was in big trouble

My son was stopped doing 109 without a license. He was looking at possible jail time and 12 points for three separate violations (speeding, reckless driving without a license). Having never had even a parking ticket I had no idea where to turn. I found Mr. Cifrodello in the mailings that arrived a...t my home and he seemed to be the most professional. Glad that I made that call. He assured me that we were in good hands and that all was going to turn out OK. Reckless was thrown out.. 44 over the speed limit was reduced to 15.. Driving without a liscense was reduced to failure to produce. No jail time, 4 points and fee. It was a great outcome. Professional, Efficient, Effective. My highest recommendation!

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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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