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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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 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very impressed. Got the job done.

Always worried about working with someone online whom I don't know. However, Mr. Cifrodello and his office were professional, efficient, and effective. The office was quick to respond to any concerns and the outcome of the case was better than I expected. Would highly recommend!

Posted by Latorre Cuevas | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Impressed

Mr. Cifrodello handled my case in a timely manner given the short notice he had to take my case and given his wife had just delivered their son he still did exactly what he said he would do. He was able to knock down a very serious ticket that I had received in another state in which I am not living ...in. The whole entire office staff is pleasant, works efficiently and truly cares about you as a person and gets the best results for you that they can get. They take time to answer your questions and make sure you are comfortable and confident. I am truly impressed with him and his staff and will use him for any further incidences (pray their are no more, but if there is). I would in a heartbeat recommend them.

Posted by Bryan | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Gentleman with knowledge

Attorney Arzili and his staff kept in touch with me as soon as there were updates on my case and assured me they were working diligently for a resolve. He was very patient and calm which helped me tremendously because I was a wreck. Attorney Chris is a well experienced, professional and kind perso...n and I want to emphasis the word kind because it goes a long way in my book. He really cares about people and his professionalism is unwavering

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

he did not deliver what he promised

I am not satisfied with the way my traffic/moving violation case was dealt by Christopher Cifrodello. Even though there are other lawyers who charge less, i chose Mr Cifrodello on seeing his attractive credentials in his advertisement mail to me and also more hyped online reviews. I called him for a ...free consultation and then i hired him. The possible outcomes that he mentioned to me during consultaion call was far away from the actual outcome on the court day. His words and the way he behaved with me also changed before and after consultaion & hiring. He seems busy always and did not get a chance to go through and understand details of my case until he arrived to court after 10 minutes of scheduled court time and met me in court hall. I regret hiring a lawyer for my case rather i should have done plea bargain myself with state/goverment prosecutor and accepted his offer because this is what was happend even though i hired lawyer by paying extra fee.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Not Reliable

I hired Mr. Cifrodello for my traffic violation ticket. I paid his fees plus court and violation fees. He told me to plea guilty and promised there would be no further issues with points, insurance or my driving record. I had 30 years of excellent driving record without violation. A few months later... when the time came for my auto insurance renewal I discovered that motor vehicle will have my violation record for three years and my insurance cost went up for 30%. I tried to contact Mr. Cifrodello on his personal cell phone twice & left messages to find out what happened. I also spoke with his secretary three times. He never returned my phone calls . Mr. Cifrodello is not reliable in the way he handled my case. I hired him because of the online good reviews, however I made a big mistake.

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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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