Remi Lee Spencer
- West Orange, NJ
- Licensed for 17 years
About Remi
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney- We will fight for you! Call us today.
Spencer & Associates handles cases in both State and Federal courts and represents individuals in all types of offenses. Whether you are facing a first time DWI or a more serious criminal charge, your case is too important not to get the best legal assistance available. We present every defense, every strategy, and every piece of evidence in your favor to fight your case. We know that people who are accused of a crime are worried about losing their license, their employment, or even their freedom. We know that when this happens, people need quick and clear answers to their legal questions.
Ms. Spencer is a frequent commentator on cases of national interest. CNN: Out in the Open with Rick Sanchez; CNN Headline News; Nancy Grace; Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell; MSNBC: Dan Abrams, Sunday Morning News; Fox News Channel: Fox & Friends; The O'Reilly Factor; The Live Desk; Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld; Studio B with Shepard Smith; Your World with Neil Cavuto; Big Story with John Gison; Fox News Live; TruTV: Open Court with Lisa Bloom; Courtside with Jack Ford & Ashleigh Banfield; Best Defense with Jami Floyd
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 50%
Remi Spencer is a sophisticated trial lawyer whose criminal defense and prosecutorial experience, trial skills, and results are unrivaled. Ms. Spencer's trial experience, combined with the highest academic and professional credentials, means that you will have access to the best knowledge and education on your side.
17 years
- Domestic violence: 25%
17 years
- DUI and DWI: 25%
17 years
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Contact
414 Eagle Rock Avenue
Suite 305
West Orange, NJ, 07052
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2006 | 12/06/2019 |
| NJ | Active | 2002 | 04/11/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Trial Achievement Award | Essex County Bar Association | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Prosecutor | Union County Prosecutor's Office | 2003 - 2005 |
| Associate | Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer | 2002 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court Committee | Fee Arbitration | 2013 - Present |
| New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2005 - Present |
| New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Trial Attorneys of New Jersey | Executive Board Member | 2014 - 2017 |
| Essex County Bar Association | Chair, Criminal Law Committee | 2009 - 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee | Vice-Chair | 2008 - 2009 |
| Union County Bar Association | Young Lawyer Trustee | 2005 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Press of Atlantic City | N.J. ruling on eyewitnesses will have wide ramifications | 2011 |
| New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Commencing the Federal Court Action | 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Boston College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DWI Institute | DWI Law | 2019 |
| Boardwalk Seminar | DWI Law | 2019 |
| National College of DUI Defense | DWI Law | 2018 |
| NYC CLE Marathon | Criminal Trial Practice | 2013 |
| NYC CLE Marathon | Criminal Trial Practice | 2012 |
| Technology & Divorce | Electronic Data Evidence at Trial | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Warrantless Searches of Motor Vehicles Under New Jersey Law | Criminal Law | 2007 |
| Protect the Victim - Enforce the Law, Prosecuting Complex Domestic Violence Cases | Domestic Violence | 2007 |
| The Complete Guide to Prosecuting, Defending and Understanding DV Law and Procedure | Domestic Violence | 2006 |
| Misconduct, Domestic Violence, And The Fourth And Fifth Amendments In New Jersey | Domestic Violence | 2006 |
| Demystifying the Drama of a Domestic Violence Case | Domestic Violence | 2006 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. Kelly Whitney | Hung Jury: Mistrial |
| State v. Mauti | Supreme Court of New Jersey upheld witness' right not to testify |
Exceptional Representation
Posted by Charles
Sun Nov 03 2019
Polished, Experienced, Extremely Knowledgeable
Posted by anonymous
Tue Apr 23 2019
Attorney endorsements
(12)Matthew Pustay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
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Stanley Pietruska, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
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Remi is a force to be reckoned with in the courthouse.
Dennis Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Spencer is an excellent criminal trial lawyer with an outstanding reputation. I endorse this lawyer.
Mitchell Ignatoff, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tara Breslow, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alan Peyrouton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2012
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Remi is a very passionate advocate and extremely hard working attorney. She is sincere and professional and dedicated to obtaining the best results for her clients. I strongly recommend her!
Brian Freeman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 6, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Severiano Lisboa, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Rosalyn Charles, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 6, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of observing Ms. Spencer zealously advocate on behalf of her clients. She is both persuasive and effective in her efforts to seek favorable outcomes. Her adversaries afford her the respect reserved only for those attorneys who come armed with the necessary knowledge and case preparedness.
Kevin Barry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I've had the pleasure of working with Ms. Spencer in a number of criminal cases as co-counsel and she is one of the most intelligent and professional attorneys that I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of the law and her dedication to her clients are second to none. I would highly recommend Ms. Spencer as an attorney.
Howard Weinstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have been a colleague of Remi Spencer for a number of years, and can endorse her without qualification. She is sharp, knowledgeable and an extremely effective advocate for her clients.
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