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Kevin P. Barry
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About Kevin

Top Rated Criminal Defense - Certified Criminal Trial Attorney fighting for you.

I am Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, and have been involved with the field of criminal law throughout my entire career. There are very few lawyers with this certification - less than .0033% of the lawyers in NJ - are Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys. The certification process required that I prove my trial experience by having represented a significant number of client’s at trial through a verdict; tested my trial skills; and, tested my knowledge of the law, court rules and trial procedure. As a Criminal Trial Attorney, I focus my defense efforts on clients charged with violating the criminal law of the State of New Jersey; and, of the Criminal Code of the United States. 

Practice areas

ExpungementSpeeding and traffic ticketDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    19 years, 1,500 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 20%

    15 years

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    15 years

  4. Expungement: 10%

    15 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

10 So. Prospect St.
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Law Offices of Kevin P. Barry, LLC

10 So. Prospect St.
Verona, NJ, 07044

Office (973) 433-7388
Fax (888) 258-0359

Website

http://www.njcriminalesq.com

Law Offices of Kevin P. Barry, LLC

790 Bloomfield Avenue
Building A, Suite 2
Clifton, NJ, 07012

Office (973) 433-7388
Fax (888) 258-0359

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200712/06/2019
NJActive200101/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certified Criminal Trial AttorneyNew Jersey Supreme Court2016
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Public DefenderTownship of Bloomfield Municipal Court2015 - Present
AttorneyLaw Offices of Kevin P. Barry, LLC2007 - Present
Staff AttorneyEssex County Public Defender's Office2003 - 2006
Assistant ProsecutorEssex County Prosecutor's Office2002 - 2003
Judicial Law ClerkHon. Joseph V. Isabella, J.S.C.2001 - 2002
Judicial Law ClerkHon. Thomas R. Vena, J.S.C.2001 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Essex County Bar AssociationN/A2003 - Present
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2003 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionN/A2003 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationN/A2001 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New England School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
Rutgers CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Paterson Man Sentenced to Probation for Helping Cop-Killer Escape ArrestAfter much negotiation and motions, the client pled guilty and was sentenced to 5 years probation and was spared a prison sentence.
Man Acquitted in Killing of Essex Fells WWII VetNot Guilty of Murder, Felony Murder, Conspiracy and Weapons Offenses. Guilty only to 2° Burglary

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Extremely Outstanding Representation

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Kevin was extremely thorough and contacted me within five minutes of him learning that I was interested in his representation. After that first phone call, we had already formulated several plans depending on which direction the case would go. Kevin used his connections from spending two decades in my county to have the court date moved up, sent back down to the county level and my case finished before the date of the first original court appearance. The outcome of my case could literally not have happened without Kevin's representation. The judge in my case even made a point to tell me in front of the entire courtroom that Kevin lobbied extremely hard for a specific deal/outcome and that normally it would be unheard of, but because of him it was possible. I couldn't recommend him enough and that's no joke.
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Happy client

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Kevin was very fast, professional, and dedicated with my case; found a creative way for all charges to be dismissed and didn’t charge me more then he promised after it all took many more court appearances then first expected. I will definitely hire him again if needed.
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2C;35-10A(4) - POSS marijuana under 50 grams

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Kevin Barry was able to get my case dismissed. My charge was 2C;35-10A(4) - POSS marijuana under 50 grams. I’m glad I made the right decision by hiring Kevin Barry for my legal representation for the matter of 2C;35-10A(4) - POSS marijuana under 50 grams. I was in court for all of 20 minutes before my charge was dismissed and I was wa;king out the door.
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I retained Kevin for a 2nd degree felony drug case. He has a long list of connections and experience. He was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to drop the charges. I was very satisfied with his services.
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Traffic Tickets

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If there is anybody in needed of an attorney whom will work your case as if he was representing himself. That being said, you will get all he have to give and there will be no stone left unturned. He worked hard to resolve my case and was always very responsive when I had questions, and constantly in touch with me during the entire process. He took time to explain everything in an easy to understand manor. I'm very happy with the outcome. Would absolutely use his services again in the future.
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I highly recommend Kevin. He is very knowledgeable, professional and highly respected in his profession. He clearly explained everything to me, made no false promises, just facts, and kept me informed during the entire process.
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Highly recommended

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I was issued a summons for 4th degree felony and Kevin made me feel very comfortable and gave me all of the possible outcomes. He was hopeful but realistic. He kept me aware of every step of th process. He is very well connected and convinced the judge and prosecutor to dismiss my case with no fine. Highly highly recommended.
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Excellent Attorney

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Kevin came highly recommended to me after an unfortunate and very traumatic traffic "incident". He took time out from his Sunday afternoon to meet with me to discuss my case and the seven tickets that had been issued to me. Within the first two minutes of our meeting, I knew he was my guy. In a situation like the one I was in it's not just about legal knowledge and experience, it's the attorney's ability to listen, put the client at ease and make them feel like they are being heard that is important. Kevin was also very straightforward and never made any promises about the outcome of my case but he definitely "talked me off the ledge" more than a few times during the process. He was always available, responding to calls, emails, and texts immediately. He clearly is well liked and respected in the legal community, and had a good rapport with the prosecutor which is important. In the end, it was Kevin's knowledge, professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile for me that resulted in 5 of the 7 charges being dropped. He's a solid guy and a great attorney, and I hope I never have to hire him again.
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Wonderful, knowledgeable lawyer

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He's a great confident lawyer that speaks plain english and does a good job. He handled our traffic ticket case wonderfully.
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Outstanding representation - dismissal of DUI and refusal

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I hired Mr. Barry after my very first and completely dreadful run-in with the municipal police. Just picture a middle-aged, quiet and nerdy gal suddenly handcuffed, arrested and taken to jail (!) for a DUI, refusal to provide breath sample and and three other traffic violations – five charges in total. It felt surreal to be behind metal bars, in a real jail cell - hard cot, filthy toilet, walls covered in profanities and all - just like in the movies. I deserved to be there, I suppose, yet I felt painfully (but also comically) out of place as I've never been a troublemaker before and had no prior contact with the police. Since the arrest wasn't just a bad dream and since the ground didn't want to open and swallow me, I had to face the consequences and attempt some damage control. At first, I didn't even realize how dire my situation was. For those unfamiliar, the first two of my charges (DUI and refusal) are considered nearly “fatal” in New Jersey – hard to downgrade and nearly impossible to get rid of without some solid mitigating circumstances. Well, my wretched case had no mitigating circumstances of any kind. Instead, it had a big fat aggravating factor. In other words, a straight loser case where it actually makes more sense to bite the bullet, plead guilty to all charges and save the money by forgoing legal representation. (That money will be good for months and months of having to rely on Uber). From the beginning, b e f o r e taking my check, Mr. Barry was clear about poor prospects of my case. Painful as it was to hear, I felt his stoic candor spoke to his integrity - he didn't spin facts or sugarcoat anything as means to pry my wallet open. And so, despite his pessimism and the grim outlook, I decided to hire him in a desperate attempt to fight some of the charges. (I had to - due unrelated external factors, a DUI conviction on my record would likely have a catastrophic fallout, leading to a complete uprooting of my life and a few others.) He also seemed experienced, capable and calm so I felt that, at the very least, my bad case was in good hands, which gave me a faint glimmer of hope. As time dragged on and acute distress set in, that glimmer of hope disappeared sometimes, turning me into a hysterical spazz. Yet, four months of sheer agony later, Mr. Barry's skilled efforts produced an astonishing result: HE WON MY LOSER CASE. I pled guilty to two of the three lesser charges, everything else was dismissed. As the judge spoke, I stood there in disbelief, pinching myself and welling up. Some of the details of Mr. Barry's legal strategy escape me, but here's what I found fascinating: he took the “aggravating factor” I mentioned in the beginning, dug out some vaguely relevant case law and then managed to build my defense around that aggravating factor. In other words, he turned what is normally an obvious liability into an “asset” of sorts, in that it became unexpected grounds for defense. This clever maneuver resulted in a dismissal of most of the charges against me. This remarkable defense is a clear testament to his above-average skills as far a devising an optimal tactic for a given case. I agree with other reviewers who say Mr. Barry is experienced, polite, patient and responsive. All that is true. I will add he is also grounded and unflappable - in stark contrast with my own occasional panicky agitation. Most importantly though, this is an expert who is clever, creative, resourceful and tireless in providing the most effective defense to the client. He doesn't make empty promises or create false hopes. Instead, he delivers beyond expectations. It doesn't hurt that he has excellent courtroom skills and that he had enough common sense, good will and grace to have forged decent working relationships with a number of local prosecutors. In conclusion, I don't believe my (well-deserved) ordeal would have ended in a dismissal of most charges had I hired another attorney. Outstanding representation.
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Michael Rubas, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Kevin is an excellent trial lawyer. We have had many matters together over the years and he always produces excellent results for his clients.

Marc Sposato, Criminal defense Attorney on May 15, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Candace Kim-Knox, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is highly respected, and truly cares and fights for his clients. If I have someone who needs representation in New Jersey, I would refer them to Kevin.

Matthew Pustay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've worked with Kevin many times. Very professional and experienced.

Susan Kassel, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Kevin is an amazingly effective criminal attorney. I would not hesitate to refer my family and friends to him!

William Strazza, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked as co-counsel in criminal cases with Kevin for at least 10 years. In my experience with him as co-counsel, and just observing him in court, Kevin is extraordinarily dedicated to his clients. He is incredibly well respected throughout the legal community, and consistently demonstrates genuine care and concern for his clients.

Laura Sutnick, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Kevin is an excellent attorney who is a strong advocate for his clients. He is a smart, hardworking lawyer. I highly endorse this lawyer.

Suzanne Axel, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of observing Mr. Barry several times in criminal court. He is a passionate, intelligent, and effective advocate on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Barry.

Savyon Grant, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is very professional. Knows his case and is always prepared for court. His clients get excellent results.

Allison Schumer, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Kevin Barry is a great person and lawyer. He knows the area of criminal law and is always ready to assist people. He is a well respected attorney in Essex County by fellow Defense Attorneys, Judges and Prosecutors.

Joshua Sanders

Mr. Barry is an excellent advocate. He is well versed on the current state of the law and works for the best interests of his client. I have witnessed his work and he is an attorney who works for the best resolution of a case, whether it is via plea bargain or through trial. I recommend him most highly.

Joshua Reinitz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Kevin is one of the most prepared and thoughtful attorneys in the area. His knowledge of the innerworkings of the criminal justice system are unparalleled. Anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney would be wise to hire Kevin.

John Martino, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2010
Relationship: Friend

I went to lawschool with Kevin and have referred him clients many times since our graduation. He is a dedicated professional who is skilled in his craft.

Remi Spencer, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work.I have had the pleasure of observing Mr. Barry's work as a criminal defense attorney. He is a prepared and professional advocate who is dedicated to representing his clients in criminal cases. He is a persuasive and well-respected attorney in the community.

Rosalyn Charles, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of serving as co counsel with Mr. Barry on a multi defendant Racketeering matter where he provided great insight to the bench and his fellow co counsel on the legal issues at hand.

Howard Bailey, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Barry for more then several years, and have seen his proficiency in the defense of his clients on many occasions, including a Racketeering Wiretap Trial he and I have been involved in for the last three months. His clients are well served by his diligence and thoughtful analysis of the legal issues in their case. I strongly recommend a potential client sit down with Mr. Barry at the earliest opportunity to take advantage of his insight. They would be well served by his representation.

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