Montell Figgins

Montell Figgins

4.6
Rating: 8.9

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 21 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

Law Offices of Montell Figgins

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

Showing 26 - 30 of 30 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Saved my house from tax sale

I contacted this law firm because I had a complicated issue with a tax foreclosure on my home. He successfully negotiated a settlement with the other party and kept me in my home. Whenever I called his office they were responsive to my needs.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed!!

Mr. Figgins took over my case after another attorney tried to convince me to plead guilty to a felony charge. Mr. Figgins listened to my story and immediately came up with a strategy that would work. He was always excellent at communicating and making me understand what was happening and why. His ...associates were always helpful and knowledgeable. At every court date, Mr. Figgins showed a fearlessness that made me know that he was fighting for me. He was eventually able to get the entire indictment against me dismissed through several legal motions. I could not be happier with his efforts in my case.

Posted by Lawrence | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Helped us save our home

My family went through some rough times and we fell behind on our mortgage payments. We contacted Mr. Figgins law firm. When my wife and me met with him we were impressed with his knowledge of the law and his approach. He was honest and reassuring. He told us that the foreclosure laws weren't in ...our favor but he would do everything he could to help us. We were pleasantly surprised that in 3 months of hiring him they saved our home.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Great Lawyer

Mr. Figgins represented me in a foreclosure case. He worked the case from the beginning to end. From the beginning he was honest with me about my options. I was always able discuss my case with him or someone on his staff who answered my questions. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Knowledgeable and dependable

I am a business owner and I have relied on Mr. Figgins legal expertise regarding my business ventures as well as had him represent me in some personal matters. He has always gotten the job done. I have dealt with this firm for a few years now and I have had nothing but good experiences.

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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:  8.9 (Excellent)

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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