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I believe everyone deserves a chance. Everyone deserves achance to defend himself or herself and explain what needs to be explained. Ihave spent a lot of time overseas and have many friends and family from othercountries. When I describe the opportunity that Americans have to stand up forthemselves, to defend themselves and to challenge the State, my foreign friendsare always amazed and envious. Receiving those reactions, understanding theuniqueness of our justice system, and appreciating those opportunities make meproud to do what I do.
Aftergraduating from Pepperdine University School of Law, I became an AssistantProsecutor in Somerset County, NJ. I handled criminal and juvenile prosecutionsof all natures from the investigation stages through trial. I argued numerouscases in the Appellate Division and submitted briefs to the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Whilea law student I had several eye-opening experiences that helped me gain myappreciation for the law and our justice system. I was a judicial intern to theHonorable Katharine S. Hayden of the Federal District Court in Newark, NJ and Iwas a legal intern at the Ministry of Justice of the State of Israel. Theseplaces showed me people, cases and laws of various philosophies and differentbackgrounds.
Igained my bachelors degree in History and Journalism & Mass Media fromRutgers University, where I graduated the University with Honors and from mymajors with Highest Honors. I rowed varsity crew all four years.
In immigration cases, criminal defense, and drunk driving my clients are often fighting uphill battles. The outcomes can never be guaranteed and all the pressure andstress is on them because they stand to lose the most. For that reason Ihold nothing back. Each client is my most important client. Every client has mycell phone number and can call me at anytime with questions. I have severaloffices and try to accommodate clients by meeting as close to their homes orbusinesses as possible, and on days and at times where they will not have tomiss work.
Ihave the legal knowledge, courtroom presence and relentless work ethic toprovide you with the representation you need in a personable manner so thatyour experience with the legal system is as painless and as successful aspossible.
Before you talk to the police, call my offices. As a Jersey City criminal defense attorney, I stand up for the rights of people accused of wrongdoing. Whether you are charged with a crime or being investigated, I will fight for the outcome you desire.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
60%
16 years
Criminal Defense
40%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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Eric M. Mark's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Immigration (117)
Criminal Defense (45)
Lawsuits & Disputes (13)
DUI & DWI (8)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (7)
Asylum (6)
Expungement (6)
Administrative Law (2)
Federal Crime (2)
Litigation (2)
Appeals (1)
Business (1)
Child Custody (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Family (1)
Juvenile (1)
Motorcycle Accident (1)
Personal Injury (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (135)
Recommendation (79)
Practice Area Knowledge (78)
Advocacy (68)
Professionalism (62)
Responsiveness (47)
Communication Style (44)
General Knowledge (44)
Character & Conduct (33)
Trustworthiness (28)
Cost of Services (26)
Compassion (11)
Staff & Support (10)
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Showing 76 - 78 of 78 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Q Little | April 27, 2011 | Immigration
Helped me in a time of need..
Eric is a Godsend! First of all he was kind and I knew right away that he was genuinlly interested in our case. We had a difficult immigration situatution, but he believed we had a good chance and let us know. Above all, Eric was there for us through the whole process. He was never too busy to return...
Posted by Marie | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Naturalization
My case was administratively closed after I missed my naturalization interview due to not receiving the notice. To navigate the complexities of immigration law, I sought Erik Mark's assistance in reopening my case. I chose him because of its excellent reputation and positive online reviews. His exper...
Eric Mark
Replied last January 31, 2025Thank you for this thoughtful review. I'm happy we could play a small role in your naturalization and wish you all the best in the future.
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2019 | Immigration
Unprofessional!
I sent Mark a question that I am lookin gfor an answer per my N400 application and he called me asking me what is the question and while I was explaining my question he interrupted me and said I can't answer your question! So why did you call me and asked for my question from the beginning? Such a b...
Eric Mark
Replied last October 03, 2019This person is not a client and was never a client. A client pays for service. This person did not want to pay for service; he just wanted me to tell him how to answer a specific question on a form that he was completing on his own over the phone. This is something no responsible lawyer would do. To provide accurate and reliable advice, it is necessary to review the paperwork and get all the relevant information. This cannot be done over the phone and it is ridiculous to expect an attorney to do this for free for a complete stranger. Notably, he emailed me to ask a question and I called him to find out his question. If it was an answerable question, I would have answered. It was not. I offered to schedule a consultation and this person (who didn't even post his name) hung up the phone. If you also expect me to answer your specific questions without adequate information and refuse to pay for my service, then please stay away. If you want to get a professional accurate answer by providing the necessary information and paying a reasonable fee, please call or email.
Eric M. Mark's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse attorney Mark. His knowledge of the immigration field is deep and broad. His guidance is wise."
"I endorse attorney Mark as a solid immigration practitioner. He is competent, experienced, and provides top of the line services to his clients. Attorney Mark's answers to the public inquiries at avvo are concise and right to the point."
"He is a legend in the immigration game. You should hire him. He will get it done."
"I cherish any opportunity to work with Mr. Mark. His expertise for federal litigation and appeals is legendary"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mark offers services in a number of legal areas, including immigration law. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2011."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Eric and I were law school roommates. He is one of the hardest working people I know. Intelligent and tireless, he always produces top-notch work and results."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mark is extremely knowledgable and an effective advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Mark to any individual in need of representation regarding criminal defense and/or immigration matters."
"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. We both started our careers with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, and I know that Eric, in doing his criminal defense work, is able to anticipate and then rebut the State's case better than many attorneys who have been practicing criminal defense for decades."
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Experience
Honors
2004
John Purfield Scholarship, Pepperdine University School of Law
2004
Gunnar Nicholson Scholarship, Pepperdine University School of Law
2002
Dean's List, Rutgers University
2002
Cum Laude, Rutgers University
2001
Phi Beta Kappa, Rutgers University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Eric M. Mark
2006 - 2009
Assistant Prosecutor, Somerset County Prosecutor's Office
2005 - 2006
Compliance Consultant, Johnson and Johnson Healthcare Systems
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern to the Criminal Legislative Department, State of Israel--Ministry of Justice
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2003
Intern, United States District Court
Associations
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association for Justice
2010 - Present
Essex County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Passaic County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Bergen County Bar Association
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChairperson New Jersey AILA-ICE Committee
2010 - Present
National Immigration Project
Education
2005
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2008
Continuing Legal Education
New Jersey Drug Court
Languages
Hebrew
Russian
Spanish
Italian
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Eric earned significant contribution points in 2025.
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No plead pti for drug charges and immigration risk
03 Feb 2026
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NJ PTI green card holder PTI eithout guilty for domestic violence. Will this trigger ICE or CBP?
29 Dec 2025
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US citizen here - marriage based green card. Marriage outside US and travel before status change?
23 Dec 2025