Montell Figgins

Montell Figgins

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Personal Injury ... +8 more

17 Academy Street, Suite 305, Newark, NJ

About Montell

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Montell Figgins

17 Academy Street, Suite 305, Newark, NJ, 07102

Law Offices of Montell Figgins

140 E Ridgewood Avenue, ste 415, Paramus, NJ, 07652

Law Offices of Montell Figgins

1199 Route 22 East, Mountainside, NJ, 07092

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30 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY, 10005-2205

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Montell Figgins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Posted by Shams | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I do not recommend

If there are zero stars I would put that instead. We did a case with Kenneth Brown in this office. He was very unprofessional, incompetent, and unorganized. He does not do what is asked of him at all. We provided evidence for the case which he did not even submit to the judge. He failed to request an... interpreter for the witness that we brought on the case. On multiple accounts, I would give him documents and when I ask him about it, he would say that he does not have it. When we would urgently need to speak to him he would always be busy at any time that we call and would not give us the information that we need. He is very forgetful about anything that would be discussed with him. Even when we are able to get him on the phone, he would speak to me about someone else’s case. All he cares about is getting his money and then not doing anything on the case.

Montell Figgins

Replied last July 31, 2025

You were charged with harassment and terroristic threats. I secured a dismissal of all charges against you. You walked away with a clean record. We successfully represented you.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

very poor response time, you will have a hard time trying to contact this attorney after hiring him.

I contacted this attorney by phone, he never takes the time to listen, and all he talks to you is about a very high amount of money per hour. can you imagine you paying an attorney 400 dollars per hour to make a letter, and it takes him 1 hour? Save your money, in NJ they have a lot of low performanc...e, and scalper lawyers, they take your money, and break your heart. Just like the song says. Its hard to find a real honest attorney, who knows how to be responsive and who has the ability to process complicated information and cases, but yet wants to get paid $450 for driving their car to court.

Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Failure to Communicate

After paying a retainer fee, lawyer Ken Brown never communicated anything further about my upcoming summons. He stated that the retainer fee agreement would be sent after receiving payment to my email address. It was never sent. A few days later in the same week that a fee was paid, I contacted the l...aw firm in the morning and was informed that Mr. Brown was out of the office. This firm did not keep me informed. I had to go down to the court house and set up my appointment via zoom. In addition, this firm does not return calls or email once the payment is received. It's a wrap. It may be standard, but it doesn't seem very trustworthy.

Posted by Kelli | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

Montell Figgins saved my husband from port authority charges. He is the best criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Yes

I really appreciate the help that was given to me and I would recommend Montel Figgins to any of my coworkers and friendsAppreciate and gratitude

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Montell Figgins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Fletcher

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Montell when he was a prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and as a fellow defense attorney and I've always known Montell to be an aggressive advocate and sensitive to his client's needs. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Smalls

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Montell Figgins is a smart, aggressive, and experienced attorney. I have known Mr. Figgins for about ten years, and I remain impressed with his knowledge of the law and his ability to secure victory after victory for his clients. If you want a fighter on your side with a track record of success, then Montell Figgins is the lawyer for you."

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Lance Fletcher

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC

2003 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Garden State Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

P.S.N.Y vs. J.G.

Mr. Figgins client was found not guilty on 11 of 13 charges with the last (2) charges being dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement.

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Education

2003

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

High School outreach

Criminal Law

Publications

2018

Languages

English

Spanish

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