Steven F Wukovits

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Steven F Wukovits

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cranford, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

186 North Ave E, Cranford, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Steven

Biography

Providing Quality Legal Services Since 1969. Contact Us At (908) 516-3971

Providing Quality Legal Services Since 1969. Contact Us At (908) 516-3971

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

80%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Triarsi Betancourt & Wukovits LLC

186 North Ave E, Cranford, NJ, 07016-2439

tbwdlaw.com/

Steven F Wukovits's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

270 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 53 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by daniel | December 11, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding criminal and personal injury Attorney

Consulted and received excellent advice re; criminal defense and personal injury issues.

Posted by Dallie | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He saved my life, I guarantee he could save yours too!!!!

Retaining this lawyer was the best decision I could have made. I got arrested for Possession of C.D.S. With intent to distribute in one county, and was arrested again for the same thing in another county. I am enxtended term elidgable, and mandatory minimum term elidgable. I was at risk of losing my... child to child welfare, losing my scholarship to college, my house, and a slew of other things that are dear to me. Steve guided me through the process from start to finish. He was up front from the beginning about the task that was ahead of us, and diligently explored every aspect of both my cases simultaneously, while keeping me abreast of new developments. He made suggestions as to things that I genuinely needed to do in order to enhance the quality of my life. He motivated me to continue striving to be great even when I thought we were in a losing battle. He seemed to genuinely care about my legal circumstances, and did everything that was within his power to get me a favorable outcome. He is the best of the best, with his help I was able to continue caring for my son, attend college, and kept me from losing everything. If you are in need of legal representation, that is dedicated, effective, assertive, and aggressive retain Steve It will be one of the best decisions you ever made in your life. This lawyer is highly effective, professional, well seasoned, and reputable. I reccomend him to anyone with legal issues, especially the people charged with felony drug charges.

Posted by WILLIE | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST THERE IS!!!!!!!!!!

I was caught up in a real bad situation that would've cost me my job, as well as my marriage. I made an almost fatal mistake of reaching out to an old girl friend, and it blew up in my face as a criminal charge. Mr. Wukovits was the consummate professional. He is organized, knowledgeable with a we...alth of experience. A former Essex County prosecutor, Mr. Wukovits knows the judicial system better than most, and can read any prosecutor or judge like a book. The reason I say this, is because after I had followed Mr. Wukovits's direction, the judge had returned a verdict exactly as Wukovits had predicted. I have been his client twice, and would hire him again if I had to. Thank you, Mr. Wukovits.

Posted by Brittney | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

Not only did Steve help me when I was in trouble around the age of 18 on a marijuana case, he has represented family members and he's awesome not only do he beat his cases he's really a family friend first lawyer second. He really take the time out to check on his client... if you have Steve Wukovit...s as your lawyer take a deep breath and relax cuz he got you! And thanks to him for always reaching out to my family. He becomes your lawyer and before you know it he's a family friend call Steve for all your criminal defenses you won't be disappointed

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely knowledgeable and dependable lawyer

Worked with Steven on a case. He is extremely knowledgable and always available to answer questions and any concerns that may arise. You will feel comfortable and safe throughout the whole process and know you have one of the best criminal defense lawyers in NJ on your side. Was able to pull strings ...and get the best possible outcome for my case, considered a rare outcome for my situation. I cannot thank Steven enough for his help and would recommend to any of my family or friends in the future. Would not be writing this review unless I felt truly confident and thankful in his abilities.

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Judy Sternberg

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly knowledgeable in his field."

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Marc Sposato

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Wenzel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Rotella

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wukovits and I have represented co-defendants in a number of high profile cases. He is a hard worker with a excellent trial skills. He is a great addition to any defense team."

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Howard Lesnik

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven and I have worked together on many complex criminal matters. He is very experienced, aggressive and creative in his approach to both defending clients and dealing with adversaries. He is well regarded by Judges, their court staff, and other practicing attorneys. His ethics are beyond reproach, and he is a star in the legal community."

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Robert Stahl

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Steve for more than 15 years and have worked on many cases with him over that time. I have never met a more dedicated, talented and passionate advocate. Steve is committed to achieving the best possible results for his clients. With decades of experience, hard work and exemplary skills; Steve is highly respected by judges, prosecutors and his peers. He is truly one of the best."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Recognized Excellence in Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2025

Client's Choice, AVVO

2025

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

2025

Super Lawyer (N.J.), Super Lawyers Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2024

"Superb" (100 Rating, AVVO

2024

Super Lawyer (N.J.), Super Lawyers Magazine

2023

Recognized Excellence in Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2023

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

2023

New Jersey Top Attorneys, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2023

Top 100 Trial Laywers, The National Trial Lawyers

2023

Top Contributor, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Super Lawyer (N.J.), Super Lawyers Magazine

2023

AVVO 'Superb' (100) Rating, Avvo

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Top Contributor, Avvo

2022

Super Lawyer (N.J.), Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyer

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

New Jersey Top Attorneys, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2022

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

2022

Recognized Excellence in Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Recognized Excellence in Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

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

2021

New Jersey Top Attorneys, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top Contributor, AVVO

2021

Client's Choice, AVVO

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers Magazine, Super Lawyers (N.J.)

2021

Top Rated Lawyer in New Jersey, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2020

AVVO 'Superb' (10.0) Rating, Avvo

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Excellence In Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

AVVO 'Superb' (10.0) Rating, Avvo

2019

10 Best Attorneys - NJ, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Excellence In Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2018

10 Best Attorneys- NJ, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys- NJ, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Triarsi Betancourt Walsh & Wukovits & Dugan, LLC

1996 - 2000

Associate, PISANO, TRIARSI & BETANCOURT

1994 - 1996

Founder, LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN F. WUKOVITS, P.C.

1989 - 1994

Assistant Prosecutor, Essex County Prosecutor's Office

1989 - 1994

Special Deputy Attorney General, Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Criminal Advisory/ Speedy Trial Committee in Union County Superior Court

Member

2010 - 2010

New Jersey Supreme Court's District Ethics Committee

Special Investigator

2007 - 2009

New Jersey Supreme Court's District Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. SA

Court's Order for Clent's Entry in the Conditional Discharge Program Following Downgrade & Remand of Matter to Municipal Court.

State v. JC

"Stright" Probationary Term of 2 Years After Guilty Plea to 3rd Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking

State v. SD

Expungement Order Granted by Court After Client Completed CD Program

State v. ML

JUDGEMENT OF DISMISSAL BY N.J. SUPERIOR COURT; EXPEDITED JUDGEMENT GRANTED

State v. MG

One (1) Year of Probation Following Guilty Plea to Downgraded Charge of Simple Assault, A Disorderly Persons Offense

State v. SD

Judgment of Dismissal by N.J. Municipal Court; Expedited Expungement Order Granted

State v. AM

Judgment of Dismissal by N.J. Municipal Court; Expedited Expungement Order Granted

State v. AB

NJ State Prison Sentence for 3 Years Subject to a 1 Year Period of Parole Ineligibility ("STIP") Pursuant to Graves Act Following Guilty Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun

State v. SM

Fines & Fees ONLY Following Guilty Plea (Reckless Driving ONLY); NO License Suspension & All Reamaining Motor Vehicle Summonses Dismissed (Including DWI)

RA v. KA

Order of Dismissal of TRO by N.J. Superior Court

State NM

Judgement of Dismissal by N.J. Superior Court

State v. JP

3 Year Flat N.J. State Prison Sentence Following Plea to 3rd Degree Aggravated Offense

State v. DM

Order of Return of Weapons/Ammunition by the Court After State's Seizure of Firearms from Client (DM)

State v. SMA

Parole Supervision for Life & Megan's Law Registration Following Plea to 3rd Degree Criminal Attempt/Endangering Offense; NO County or State Prison Sentence

State v. JV

One (1) Year "Stright" Probation Following Plea to Obstructing Administration of Law. A Disorderly Persons Offense

MCM v. DM

Order of Dismissal of TRO by N.J. Superior Court

State v. CS

N.J. State Prison Sentence for 3 Years Subject to a 1 Year Period of Parole Ineligibility ("STIP") Pursuant to Graves Act Following Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possesion of Handgun

State v. MW

Fines & Fees ONLY Following Guilty Plea to DWI; No Driver's License Suspension; Interlock Device for 90 Days & IDRC Classes (All Remaining Motor Vehicle Summonses Dimissed)

State in the Interest of HK

Three (3) Year Probationary Term for Juvenile Following Plea to Commit 2nd Degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery

USA v. SM

Federal Prison Sentence of 21 Months Following Guilty Plea to Wire Fraud; Supervised Release of 2 Years With Special Conditions; Order of Restitution (Min. Monthly Payments of $250.00)

State v. LL

Client Permitted Entry into Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program

State v. HJ

Judgement of Dismissal on All Counts

State v. SP

Two (2) Year Non-Custodial Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea(s) to 3rd Degree Terroristic Threats (2 Counts)

State v. JS

Two (2) Year Non-Custodial Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea to Amended 3rd Degree Eluding Police/After Instruction to Stop MV

State v. MD

Order of Dismissal Against State

State v. MD

Dismissal of TRO by N.J. Superior Court

State v. FV

Sentence to RECOVERY COURT PROBATION following Guilty Plea to 2nd Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS

State v. CA

Five (5) Years N.J. State Prison Term subject to NERA (85% rule) for Guilty Plea to Amended Charge of 2nd Degree Robbery

IC vs DS

Dismissal of TRO by N.J. Superior Court

EWL v. ESL

Dismissal of TRO by N.J. Superior Court

State v. GH

Judgement of Dismissal on All Counts

State v. DC

DISMISSAL OF CHARGE; EXPEDITED EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED BY COURT

State v. HV

Two (2) Year Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun (Graves Act)

State v. SE

DISMISSAL OF CHARGES

State v. MB

Two (2) Year Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea to 3rd Degree Aggravated Assault on a Domestic Violence Victim (2C:12-1b.(12))

State v. KM-S

Dismissal of All Charges

State v. TB

Fourteen (14) Year Prison Sentence, Subject to NERA, for Guilty Plea to Downgraded Charge of Aggravated Manslaughter; Concurrent Sentence of Eight (8) Years with a Favor (4) Year "Stip" for 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun Without a Permit

State v. VC

Client Permitted Entry into Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program

State v. GW

DISMISSAL OF CHARGE; EXPEDITED EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED BY COURT

State v. CD

Dismissal of TRO (Following FRO Trial)

State v. MK

DISMISSAL OF CHARGE; EXPEDITED EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED BY COURT

State v. SM

DISMISSAL OF INDICTMENT

State v. DV

DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES

State v. WS-G

DISMISSAL OF CHARGE; EXPEDITED EXPUNGEMENT

State v. MT

Order Mandating Conditional Release After Earlier Verdict of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)

State v. TL

Three (3) Year Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession Weapon-Handgun Without Permit

State v. JM

Plea to Downgraded Disorderly Persons Offense (Shoplifting); Time Served Sentence Only; No Jail/Prison Time; No Probation; Minimum Fines & Penalties Imposed

State v. LW

Dismissal of Indictment

State v. LW, et al.

Plea to Amended to 3rd Degree Agg Assault-Attempt/Cause Significant Bodily Injury, 2C:12-1B(7); Time Served Sentence; No Prison or Jail Time; No Period of Parole; Minimum Fines & Penalties

State v. MB

Dismissal of the charge; Expedited Expungement Granted

RM v JM

Dismissal of TRO Following Trial Before N.J. Superior Court

State v. JP

Dismissal of the charge; expedited expungement

State v. JB

Client's Admission into Intensive Supervision program (following Court's earlier sentence of a 3 year "flat" term)

State v. DSG

Dismissal of All Charges

State v. JM

Dismissal of Any & All Charges after Remand/Downgrade of Criminal/Felony Matter

State v. EP

One (1) Year Probationary Sentence for Guilty Plea to 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Contact; Minimal Fines/Penalties Imposed

State v. AC

4 Year NERA (85% Rule) Sentence for 2nd° Robbery (treated as a 3rd° crime for sentencing purposes) CONCURRENT to 5 Year Sentence with a 42 Month Parole Disqualifier (“stip”) for Unlawful Possession of a Handgun.

State v. AN

Order of Dismissal by Court on Trial Date

TLO v. RD

Dismissal of TRO Following Trial Before N.J. Superior Court

State v. DM

Judgement of Acquittal by Court After State Rested

State v. TN, Jr.

Non-Custodial "Straight Probation", 3 Years, CONCURRENT (to 1st case) for Guilty Pleas to 3rd Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS and 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun without A Permit

State v. TN, Jr.

Non-Custodial "Straight" Probation, 3 Years, CONCURRENT (to 2nd Case) for Guilty Pleas to 3rd Degree Distribution of CDS (2nd Case)

State v. GB

Entry Into the PTI Program for Three (3) Years

State v. JM

Dismissal of Simple Assault Charge

State v. KF

Non-Custodial Straight Probation for Plea to Downgraded Offense of 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Contact

State v. JM

Dismissal of TRO Following Trial Before N.J. Superior Court

State v. MR

Non-Custodial Straight Probation, One (1) Year Only, for Plea to 3rd Degree Possession of CDS, CONCURRENT to Probation for Third Degree Theft of Services (for a second unrealted case)

State v. JM

Judgement of Dismissal

State v. JF

Non-Custodial "Straight Probation" Three (3) Years for Plea to 3rd Degree Possession of CDS

State v. MFT

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)

State v. DG

Admission into Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program for One Year

State v. SZ

Non-Custodial "Straight" Probation, One (1) Year Only, for Downgraded Offense of 4th Degree Possession of CDS

State v. Jr

DISMISSAL Following Downgrade & Remand of Case to the Newark (City) Municipal Court

State v. MH

Following Plea to Downgraded Petty Disorderly Offense ("Disorderly Conduct"), Monetary Penalties Only; No Jail, Probation and/or Community Service

EM v. GV

Dismissal of TRO Following 2-Day Trial Before N.J. Superior Court

State v. CB

10 Year Sentence Concurrent to Federal Sentence Following Plea to 2nd Degree Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault, Minimum Fines Imposed

State v. JR

3 Year "Straight", (Non-Custodial) Probation Following Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of Weapon-Handgun Without Permit and 4th Degree Possession of Large Capacity Magazine; Minimum Fines Imposed

State v. TV

1 Year "Straight" Probation Following Plea to 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun Without Permit& 4th Degree Hollow Point Bullets; Minimum Fines Imposed

State v. JC

Non-Custodial “Straight” Probation for One (1) Year (only) for 4th Degree Assault by Auto; Minimal Fines Imposed

State v. JG

Non-Custodial "Straight" Probation for One (1) Year (only) for Downgraded Charge of 3rd Degree Theft from Person; Minimal Fines Imposed

State v. A-R W

Three (3) Years "Straight" Probation; Following Plea to Downgraded Charge of 4th Degree Prohibited Transport of Firearm; Forfeiture of Glock Handgun; 6 Months Additional Suspension of Driver's License; Minimal Fines Imposed

State v. CJ

Two (2) Years “Straight” Probation; Following Plea to 4th Degree Prohibited Weapon and/or Devices; Forfeiture of 9MM Luger, Minimal Fines Imposed

State v. MT

Non-Custodial, “Straight” Probation; Minimum Fines Imposed

State v. JSA

Non-Custodial, “Straight” Probation Following Guilty Plea(s) to Downgraded 4th Degree “Cruelty & Neglect of Children” Charge (NJSA 9:6-3)

State v. AC

Fines Only; No Probation/Jail/Prison; No Contact With Victim; No Ownership of Firearm(s)

State v. NW

Three (3) Year NERA (85% Rule) Sentence For Guilty Plea to 2nd° Robbery (treated as a 3rd° crime for sentencing purposes); Minimum Fine and Penalties Imposed; Dismissal of All Other Charges, including Graves Act offenses

State v. MP

Entry into PTI for One (1) Year

State v. SH

Five (5) Year Sentence for Guilty Plea to Count One (only), 2nd degree Possession of a Weapon Handgun for An Unlawful Purpose; Minimum Fine and Penalties Imposed; Dismissal of All Other charges

State v. SH

Two (2) Years of Probation Following Guilty Plea to Downgraded Charge of 3rd Degree Eluding

State v. KG

Entry Into the PTI Program for One (1) Year

State v. AN

Entry into PTI Program following Amendment of 2nd Degree Receiving Stolen Property to 3rd Degree Receiving Stolen Property & Dismissal of All Other Counts of Indictment

State v. RK

Two (2) Years of Probation Following Guilty Plea to Downgraded Charge of 4th Degree Conspiracy to Possess CDS (Hashish)

State v. LD

One (1) Year of Probation Following Guilty Plea to Downgraded Charge of 4th Degree Title 9 “Child Abuse”

State v. JM

"Time Served Sentence"; Dismissal of All Remaining Counts of Indictment

State v. LY

Entry Into the PTI Program

State v. LF

Entry Into the PTI Program for One (1) Year

State v. LS

Plea to Downgraded Charge of Disorderly Persons Offense of Theft Under $200.00; Fines only; No prison/jail; no probation

State v. GAF

Plea to Downgraded Charge of “Wandering (Loitering)”; Fines ($125.00) only; No prison/jail; no probation

State v. EL

Back-End Deferred Disposition Upon Completion of 12 Month Probationary Period for Juvenile

State v. MR

Dismissal of Simple Assault Charge; Court’s Order of Automatic Expungement Granted

State v. EF

Entry Into the PTI Program; Restitution of $25,379.76 Permitted Over a Two (2) Year Period

State v. JP

Guilty Plea to Count One Only (Possession With Intent to Distribute CDS/Cocaine) In Exchange for Prosecutor’s Recommendation of a “PAC 90 (Day) Sentence,” Dismissal Of All Other Counts/Charges.

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