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Scott C. Buerkle

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Avvo Rating8.9
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
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About Scott

I have spent my entire life in New Jersey and am committed to protecting its citizens. I believe strongly in the constitutional mandate that everyone charged with a crime is entitled to the effective assistance of counsel and I dedicated to upholding that ideal.  After an almost ten year career on Wall Street I decided I want to make an a positive impact on the community and concentrate on helping people.

 

 

 

Experience in a busy New Jersey Prosecutor's Office and working under one of the most well respected Superior Court Criminal Presiding Judges in the state have given Scott the necessary skills to neutralize the inherent advantage enjoyed by the State.

 

 

 

I received an undergraduate bachelor's degree in finance from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and studied law at Seton Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey. I graduated near the top of his class earning cum laude honors.

 

After graduating from law School, I worked as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Scott J. Moynihan, the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division in Union County New Jersey. 

 

 

 

Contact Scott C. Buerkle at the Buerkle Law Firm today to guarantee a zealous advocate for your rights.

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Practice areas

OtherReal estateAppealsSpeeding and traffic ticketCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 60%

    Union County Criminal Defense Attorney

    11 years, 43 cases

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    10 years, 37 cases

  3. Appeals: 10%

    Appellate and Post Conviction Relief Attorney

    10 years, 15 cases

  4. Real estate: 5%

    10 years, 2 cases

  1. Health care: 5%

    10 years

Languages spoken

German

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Contact

277 North Broad Street
PO Box 234
Elizabeth, NJ, 07030

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NJActive201206/21/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers421
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Client Rating Distinction: 5 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
    Lead Counsel RatedLead Counsel2014
    cum laudeSeton Hall University School of Law2011
    Law Chancellor ScholarshipSeton Hall University School of Law2010
    Law Chancellor ScholarshipSeton Hall University School of law2009
    Law Chancellor ScholarshipSeton Hall University School of Law2008
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Legal InternInternal Revenue Service2011 - 2011
    Law ClerkThe Honorable Scott J Moynihan, P.J.Cr.2011 - 2012
    Legal InternUnion County Prosecutor's Office2010 - 2011
    Summer InternThe Honorable Ramona Santiago2009 - 2009
    Legal InternThe Honorable Kathryn S. Hayden, USDJ2009 - 2010
    Research FellowSeton Hall University Law School2008 - 2010
    Foreign Exchange Derivatives TraderForex Capital Markets2001 - 2007
    Options SpecialistGoldman Sachs1999 - 2001
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    New Jersey State Bar AssociationN/A2012 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Council of AffiliatesN/A2009 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Seton Hall Center For Policy and ResearchDeath in Camp Delta2009
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Seton Hall University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2011
    Lehigh UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1999
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    In the Interest of A.F.Successfully argued for a denial of the appeal

    Reviews

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    Hoboken Condo Purchase

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    Scott Buerkle represented me as the buyer of a new condo in Hoboken, NJ. The purchase was complicated by a relocation company that required several addendums to the standard contract. Scott walked me through each one until I felt comfortable signing them and caught several mistakes made by the sellers attorney. I'm very grateful for his stellar performance.

    The BEST attorney in Metropolitan New York!!

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    I highly recommend Attorney Buerkle to handle all you legal matters. I have had excellent representation by him in the matters of disorderly conduct and expungement. He is direct, professional, and highly knowledgeable. Most importantly, he will get you the best outcome in court. Scott Buerkle an attorney who loves his job and is good at it.

    Hired for Probation Termination

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    Hired Scott to handle an early probation termination. We had a consultation at his office, I explained everything, and then retained him. Scott shows up at the hearing and asked me several questions that I had already answered at our consultation. He even asked me what the charge was that got me on probation, literally minutes before the hearing was to begin. It was quite obvious Scott did not spend much time thinking about, or preparing for, this hearing, nor did he take notes at our consultation. We get before the judge and he asks to hear good reasoning. Scott did not mention the fact that I plan to move out of state, have PTSD, nothing that I asked him to say. He fumbles through his own reasoning, judge isn't convinced, and Scott says 'thank you judge,' and walks out before I knew what was going on. I asked about his lack-luster, timid attempt to get me off, why he retreated so quickly, and why he completely ignored the reasoning I wanted to use. He told me 'the judge has a reputation,' and 'he already had his mind made up, so he didn't want to antagonize him.' Extremely disappointment in his efforts, communication skills, and performance.
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    Jeffrey Ivashuk, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A well admired lawyer in the legal community.

    Hovanes Margarian

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Douglas Jones, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Buerkle's thoughtful Answers highlights his knowledge of the law. He has demonstrated an ability to apply his expertise to real world situations and problems. A potential client would be well served in consulting with and hiring Mr. Buerkle.

    Christian Lassen

    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Buerkle is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant.

    Jeffrey Skiendziul, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I find Mr. Buerkle to be a rising star in the legal community. He shows his knowledge of the law and legal system each time he has volunteered to answer a question. Clients would be fortunate to be represented by a lawyer of such high caliber. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawrence Centanni, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Buerkle is an up and coming attorney highly knowledgeable in criminal defense; I highly recommend him.

    Andrew Edelberg, General practice Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Yolanda Navarrete, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. His responses to complex legal question demonstrate experience and knowledge of the law.

    James Knox, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Buerkle has distinguished himself as an attorney and contributor in the community. His advice given on Avvo is always on point and helpful. I endorse this lawyer.

    Gary Kester, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Buerkle is a prolific attorney, with a deep understanding of the law, that zealously represents clients. He is a straight talker, if he can help, he will.

    Gregory Wiley, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Buerkle is another great lawyer on AVVO assisting people around the country with his time. He is an asset to the legal profession.

    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates$75-$150/hour
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      30 minutes
    PAYMENT METHODS

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