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

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

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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

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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 26 - 30 of 34 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by David | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A+, 5 stars, Cant ask for a better lawyer!! - 10/14/2016

I was facing 4 possible charges for a DUI case in Edison Township, I had a lot to lose (being a Maryland resident). At first I would call this man religiously about my case. The moment he told me, "Dave, relax...Im your lawyer now, let me handle this..", I did just that. He reviewed my case, told me ...the plan and when it came down to it, he ate the case up. At bare minimum I was expecting to get hit with something...probation, Ignition interlock, something. He proved to be knowledgeable, he poked holes through the evidence and got the entire case thrown out. I was found not guilty on all charges. He saved my future with my son, business, school and pockets. Can't thank you enough!!

Posted by Mayerlin | June 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

An Attorney that you can trust

We have hired him twice, and we definitely would do it again. My husband was charged with speeding and two more tickets and he resolved all of them. Thanks to Christopher, my husband got 0 puts for this incident and the rest of the tickets were dismissed. We trusted in him, and we are really satisfi...ed with the results. We appreciate his job and his effort.

Posted by Lewis | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Chris is your personal GPS ... in Traffic Court!

I called Chris Cifrodello to help me negotiate the aftermath of a head on traffic accident. It resulted in a Careless Driving citation, followed by a potential lawsuit from the driver who was involved in the collision. It took three trips to the Courthouse, but the end result was totally satisfactory.... Chris plead my infraction down to a "No Points" Obstructing Traffic ticket, and a fine of only $56 + $33 in court costs. Suffice to say, Chris is a quick study, and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome.

Posted by Joseph | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Incredible Lawyer with Knowledge & Expertise

I've went to Chris twice in the past three years and he delivered both times. Ever since I first reached out to him, the confidence and experience demonstrated has lead me to always choose Chris as my go-to-lawyer for everything. He's well-versed in several different aspects of the law, easy to t...alk to and completely unjudgemental of any sort of predicament you've found yourself in. The first time I reached out to Chris I was barely 18 and was issued a speeding ticket of over 95 MPH and was faced with loosing my license. He was able to argue my case in court so articulately that I walked out with zero points and a miniscule fine. The second time I needed Chris I called him immediately after I got in a car accident, he guided me in the right direction and was able to completely dismiss an alleged hit & run charge. In court he knew the prosecutor, the judge and I could tell he knew exactly what he was doing. Even other lawyers were asking him for negotiating advice. I've also recommended Chris to my family, which he helped spectacularly with an injury case against my grandfather from a car accident lawsuit. I would also recommend him as your lawyer for all of your legal needs, no matter how big or small.

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

I was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, careless driving and failing to report an accident. I was facing about $1000 in fines and court costs, mandatory 6 months loss of license and 2 moving points on my license. I was extremely nervous facing these charges and fines. He came to cou...rt 3 times and in the end I was dismissed on all charges and no fines. I would highly recommend him as a lawyer.

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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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