Kevin C Orr

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Kevin C Orr

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile ... +2 more

33 Washington Street, Suite 1010, Newark, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

35 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 25%

35 years

25%
Juvenile Law 20%

35 years

20%
Litigation 15%

35 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kevin C Orr

33 Washington Street, Suite 1010, Newark, NJ, 07102

orr-law.com

Online Presence

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Kevin C Orr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Real Estate

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2011 | Real Estate

Wide ranging competency, personal skills, and ability to handle complex litigation and appeals make Mr. Orr my best attorney

Mr. Orr has handled a wide range of matters for me over the years, ranging from Real Estate matters, Labor Law, to a bogus felony criminal indictment he had dismissed prior to trial, commercial claims, matrimonial law, and appeals of real estate and the criminal case (before trial). His representa...tion has always been top-notch. He knows the law, and the practice of law, how to argue a case, to deal with prosecutors, and always helps me come out on top. I have worked with other attorneys that have higher rates over the past 30 years, and gotten much less generally. He is a pleasure to work with, and as competent an attorney as you will find- no matter the subject. Even when I don't have a great case and know the outcome will probably be negative, he will handle the case to my benefit, and not milk it for fees. I have seen him oppose large highly rated law firms, prosecutors, and specialized counsel, and have always been impressed. I have an Ivy League college degree, get deeply involved with the litigation, and appreciate the depth of his involvement, and intelligence he approaches the cases with. I have worked with attorneys on a variety of cases, contingent or not with multi-million dollar judgments, and Mr. Orr is a better attorney all around than any I have worked with. I recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Gerald | March 18, 2013 | Real Estate

Kevin Orr

I’ve been represented by Kevin Orr on a number of occasions in basic real-estate activity, traffic violations, etc. I found Kevin to be consistently helpful in basic activity & getting good outcomes in court cases. But on this last eviction case, Kevin went all out in an impressive display of knowl...edge of the law, court procedures & strategy. After the judge initially issued his finding that favored the defendant, Kevin interjected & persuaded the judge to listen to additional arguments. Kevin then took the court thru pertinant details – causing the judge to issue a different judgment – this time against the defendant. The judge showed that he was impressed by the way Kevin was able to open the courts eyes to the particulars that changed the outcome. I highly recommend Kevin Orr for all legal needs.

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Kevin C Orr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lloyd Markind

Commercial real estate lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin Orr is a formidable opponent whom I would have work with or represent me if I were to require legal representation as co-counsel or for myself in a matter. He is creative as well as very thorough and diligent to a point that exceeds many other attorneys in my experience. He stays relentlessy focused on achieving the result which is needed by his client."

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Bari Weinberger

Child custody lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kevin is the real deal. A true people’s lawyer. He approaches his cases with professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, genuine compassion and legal excellence. He is a class act."

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Adam Kenny

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Approximately seven or eight years ago, Kevin and I were opposing counsel on a rather procedurally-convoluted personal injury action. He did yeoman's work on behalf of his client - who came to him only upon discovering that her original attorney had allowed her Complaint to be dismissed due to his failure to take any action on her behalf. Kevin resuscitated the matter for her and got it restored to the active trial calendar. We spent close to ten days on trial in Essex County and ended up with a fair, just verdict, which his client never would have realized but for his tireless efforts on her behalf. I am pleased to say that while we did not know one another prior to being adversaries in that matter, we have remained friends in the years since. Kevin is an excellent attorney and an even better person - a credit to the practice of law."

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Marques Goetsch

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Lane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin fights hard but fairly and honestly for his clients. He is a distinguished member of the legal community who is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients."

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Brad Micklin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin Orr is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Scott Mitzner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kevin. He is a well-respected member of the legal community and a strong and passionate advocate for his clients"

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Anthony Mack

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jeffrey Plaza

Litigation lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Orr is a highly effective advocate and a consummate legal professional."

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Bari Weinberger

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Lane

Family lawyer

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Howard Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Howard Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ricardo Monteiro

Litigation lawyer

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Anthony Mack

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Borneo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Mitzner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Plaza

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

General Practice Trial Attorney Achievement Award, Essex County Bar Association

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Kevin Crawford Orr

1991 - 1992

Staff Attorney, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk to Hon. George P. Helfrich, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County

Associations

2017 - Present

Office Of Attorney Ethics, District VB (Essex County - Suburban Essex) Ethics Committee

Chair

2011 - Present

Office Of Attorney Ethics, District VB (Essex County - Suburban Essex) Ethics Committee

Member

2000 - Present

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

1992 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Office Of Attorney Ethics, District VB (Essex County - Suburban Essex) Ethics Committee

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Triestman, 416 N.J. Super. 195 (App.Div. 2010)

Reversed

Pipko v. CIA, 312 F. Supp. 2d 669 (D.N.J. 2003)

Dismissed

State v. El Moghrabi, 316 N.J. Super. 139 (App.Div. 1998)

Dismissed

State v. Ishaque, 312 N.J. Super. 207 (Law Div. 1997)

Dismissed

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Education

1990

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Alfred University

B.S. Ceramic Engineering

Speaking Engagements

2011

Law Review CLE

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

German

Activity

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