Greggory M Marootian

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Greggory M Marootian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Livingston, NJ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

154 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 101, Livingston, NJ

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About Greggory

Biography

CERTIFIED BY THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT AS A MUNICIPAL COURT ATTORNEY

NJ DWI SPECIALIST

NJ TRAFFIC LAW SPECIALIST

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Municipal Court Attorney

35 years

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

Criminal offenses occurring in conjunction with DWI or traffic offenses (e.g. assault by auto, eluding, drug possession) and Disorderly Person charges heard in NJ Municipal Court.

35 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Municipal Court Attorney

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Greggory M. Marootian, Esq.

154 South Livingston Avenue, Suite 101, Livingston, NJ, 07039

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Greggory M Marootian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

286 Client Reviews

Showing 116 - 120 of 134 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Michael | March 24, 2011

DWI/DUI Defense Experience

As a second offender with an "over the limit" test result and 5 tickets in hand my situation was bleak. The result was a plea agreement to reckless driving. Greg did an outstanding job of getting the absolute best possible result I could hope for in this case. Background: This would have been m...y second offense so the penalties are more than double a first offense. As a second offender, you lose any "benefit of the doubt" in the court system adding the case's difficulty. In addition, the judge in my case is known to be tough on DWI. Attorney Selection: I scoured the Internet for NJ DWI specialists. My searches produced many "hits" and I personally spoke with five different attorneys. At that time, Greg seemed knowledgeable, easy to talk to and responsive. I've used many attorneys in the past and this is not an easy combination to come by. The Charges: I was in traffic and drove somewhat aggressively to earn a police stop. I had been drinking but I thought I was under the limit. After performing the field sobriety tests I was brought in for a "Breathalyzer" test (actually, the "Acol-Test" is now used throughout NJ). I registered a 0.09 - just over the limit. The arresting officer hit me with 5 tickets: DWI, Speeding (on radar), Tailgating, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving. Greg’s Approach: He reviewed my description and immediately requested discovery to ascertain the situation. It was grave, all the credentials for machine calibration and officer training were current. The other relevant information was accurate - there would be no acquittal on technicalities. However, the Alco-Test machine is relatively new in NJ and it does have some issues. Greg noticed an issue with my test results. He suggested, I pay for a specialist's review and report. There have been several recent rulings on the Alco-Test machines in NJ appeals courts due to the machine's newness. As my case came up for trial, a new ruling required prosecutors to provided a "data dump" from the machine itself. Greg had my trial date postponed, requested the additional data and had it reviewed by the specialist. The specialist found that the machine itself reported calibration failures both before and after my test. Greg diligently worked the system - the prosecutor, the State Police DWI Specialist and the arresting officer. The Result: Greg was able to convince the prosecutor that the test results should be thrown out. Without the machine as evidence the case is much weaker. I gladly accepted a plea bargain for one ticket - reckless driving, $300 fine. I'm realistic, this was as best as I could have possible hoped for. Thanks Greg

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2010

T's Review

If you’re reading this, it’s unfortunate but you’re now in the complexities of a NJ DWI. As Greg taught me every case is fact sensitive and every municipality court is significantly different. DWI convictions are based on: circumstantial, FST results and your BAC reading. What makes Gregory Marootian... so special and why you should select him as your defense counsel: • Greg’s practice is exclusively DWI’s • Greg’s Trial experience and win loss record is absolutely phenomenal. • Greg’s education, training and experience in administering the Alcotest (BAC) and FST is just first rate. ( Read his credentials.) • Greg’s experience in understanding municipalities as the right arm of the state and as a complex government entity will provide you an advantage as you proceed forward with your case. • He is results oriented and performance based. Lastly, if the merits and facts of your case dictate, he will get you the desired result. My DWI was dismissed. Good Luck!

Posted by William | November 01, 2010

More then money can buy

I used Greggory for my DUI as well as a current appeal. I really can not say enough good things about him. To put it plainly... if you are facing a DUI, you want to higher Greggory, you would be a fool if you did not.

Posted by Francis | October 11, 2010

A professional's choice

Greg helped me in two occasions in the past two years. Once for a DUI case and the other for a simple traffic ticket. On both occasions, Greg produced satisfactory results (both practical and emotional). As a professional myself (a doctor), I usually expect high level of efficiency and results fro...m others, and Greg provided both and and more. Greg has my full recommendation if anyone is looking for a competent attorney who is efficient and can produce satisfactory results. A+++

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2010

Third DUI

I am a young successful business owner that was facing 6 months in jail and 10yrs loss of license. Greg was able to keep me out of jail and my license is revoked for only 2 years! I would recomend him to anyone who is facing any DUI offenses... hes good!!!

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Greggory M Marootian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Reinitz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gregg is one of the true giants in the NJ DWI defense bar. A gifted trial attorney and an even better colleague who is not afraid to help out other lawyers and in doing so has strengthened the quality of dwi defense throughout the state. He is passionate and dedicated to his craft and his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Marc Garfinkle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As Public Defender in Livingston, I get to see most of the lawyers who handle DWI cases in this area. There is no question that Gregg Marootian is justly regarded as the best of the best. He would be the attorney I would choose if ever I should have the unfortunate need for his servises."

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Vincent Macri

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gregg is expert in handling DUI, DWI, and other Municipal Court matters. I refer my clients, who need representation in these areas to Gregg because he does an outstanding job. He is also a kind and understanding gentleman. I highly recommend him."

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Steven Schwartzman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gregg is a top-notch attorney who I have recommended to many. He handles each case with care and attention, answers all questions, and returns calls promptly. He's also a guy you would enjoy just having a conversation with. I recommend Gregg highly."

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Liwu Hong

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tim Bukher

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marootian worked on a colleague's matter. He was knowledgeable, thorough, and extremely attentive. I highly recommend him."

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Vache Bahadurian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gregg has achieved the highest level of professional excellence by having top-level legal ability, knowledge, experience, and ethical standards. It is obvious that Gregg cares about the well-being of his clients because he works hard to obtain the best possible outcome in each case. His accomplishments in the court room are widely known, recognized and respected."

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Darren Bleier

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Goldstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is a legend. I would absolutely recommend any of my clients, friends or family to him if they were in need of a DWI lawyer. He knows his stuff, is tough, but also is a gentlemen who gets results because he knows how to litigate aggressively while maintaining good relationships with his adversary's There is a reason he has a perfect AVVO rating. DWI law is highly specialized and technical. Gregg is as fine a DWI lawyer as I have seen."

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Michael Justice

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marootian is an excellent attorney who gets great results for his clients."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Rachel Kugel

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Greg for years and had the opportunity to see him in action on both DWI cases and DWI appeals. He is an incredibly zealous and passionate advocate who is both a great lawyer and a great guy. He is always generous in his willingness to help and strategize with a fellow attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Brian Crockett

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Marootian knows the law and how to make it work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Daniels

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this attorney. Greg Marootian is a skilled, knowledgeable practitioner with particular expertise in traffic and dui/dwi matters. I would certainly recommend anyone caught in these predicaments to look into retaining Mr. Marootian - they won't be sorry for doing so."

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James Forslund

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I rely on Greg for New Jersey DWI advice."

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Anne Bryant

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His education, experience and zeal for client advocacy make him a good DUI attorney who gets positive results. The courts in New Jersey can be complicated, confusing and downright unfair. You want a competent DUI attorney by your side. Mr. Marootian is a guy who knows the ropes and will help you through the mess to a safe landing"

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Vikrant Advani

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I find Greg to be a top-notch DWI lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael Priarone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Greg for twenty years. He is an expert in his chosen field and he is also honest and conscientious. I highly recommend him without reservation to anyone seeking counsel."

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Travis Tormey

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Certified Municipal Court Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, NHTSA and IACP

2010

Instructor Certification - Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement, NJ Continuing Legal Education Services

2008

Alcotest 7110 Draeger Factory Training Course and Certification, National Draeger, Inc.

2004

NHTSA, Drug Evaluation, & Alcotest Course Completion, DWI Consultants

2002

NHTSA / IACP DWI Detection and SFST, LaPier & Associates

1985

National Honor Society in Psychology, Psi Chi

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Certified Municipal Court Lawyer, Law Office Of Greggory M. Marootian, Esq.

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey State Bar

Municipal Court Section

1995 - 2015

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Education

1990

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Fairleigh Dickinson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1986

Harvard University Summer Session (Study Of: The Interaction Between Law & Psychology)

N/A

Speaking Engagements

2021

DWI Update 2021 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2021 - Advanced DWI Practice

2021

Driver's License Restoration for the VLJ Client

Driver's License Restoration for the VLJ Client

2020

DWI Update 2020 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2020 - Advanced DWI Practice

2019

DWI Update 2019/2020 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2019/2020 - Advanced DWI Practice

2018

DWI Update 2018/2019 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2018/2019 - Advanced DWI Practice

2017

DWI Update 2017/2018 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2017/2018 - Advanced DWI Practice

2017

BENCH/BAR MUNICIPAL COURT CONFERENCE

BENCH/BAR MUNICIPAL COURT

2016

NJ ICLE Advanced DWI Practice Update 2015/2016

Advanced DWI Practice Update

2016

DWI Update 2016/2017 - Advanced DWI Practice

DWI Update 2016/2017 - Advanced DWI Practice

2015

NJ ICLE: Handling Your First DWI Case

Handling Your First DWI Case

2014

NJ ICLE: 2014/2015 Advanced DWI Practice Update

Advanced DWI Practice

2013

NJ ICLE: Municipal Court Bench Bar - Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Municipal Court Bench/Bar

2011

NJ ICLE: DWI Advocacy In The Municipal Court

DWI Advocacy

2010

Garden State CLE: Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Publications

2003

New Jersey Lawyer Successfully Defending a DWI Charge

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Greggory earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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