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Thomas M Russo
About Thomas
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
44 years | 800 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
44 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
44 years | 175 cases
Appeals
10%
44 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 43 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
Law Offices of Thomas M Russo
383 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076
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Posted by Julio | July 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense
I would never use anyone else.
I was charged under 2 separate indictments that could have put me away for life, a total of 4 first degree crimes. Mr. Russo represented me at two trials and I was acquitted on all of the most serious charges. Although I went to prison for a few years, I have things together now and have my life ba...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2011 | Criminal Defense
He saved my life.
I was convicted of an armed robbery I did not commit mainly because my first lawyer was incompetent. I was facing 20 years in prison. Mr Russo got me a new trial and eventually an acquittal. I owe him more than I can say.
Thomas M Russo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Howard Bailey
Criminal defense lawyer
Donald DiGioia
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Suspension issued in NJ, 2012
updated on 08/29/2013This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2012
Named a Super Lawyer in Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2000
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Work Experience
2007 - 2008
Municipal Prosecutor, Township of Scotch Plains
2004 - 2006
Public Defender, Township of Scotch Plains
Associations
1987 - Present
Union County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. J.R.D.
Acquitted on DWI charge, guilty only of lesser charges. License suspension reduced to 6 months.
State vs. W. O.
Conviction reversed on appeal. Client pled to lesser charge with time served.
Education
1981
American University
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What will be the punishment for 2c:20-11B(2)(DP) are they going to put me in jail?
07 Feb 2011
Q&A
I have a charge 2c 35-10a and 2c 36 -2 do i need a lawyer i really cant afford one
08 Feb 2011
Q&A
Do i need to appear in court for the traffic ticket 39:4-97 & 39:4-90(where court appearance check box is not checked)?
09 Feb 2011