Eric M. Mark

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Eric M. Mark

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

96 Summer Ave., Newark, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Eric

Biography

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%

All areas of immigration law except with a few exceptions. The areas we handle are family related immigration, naturalization, asylum, removal defense, federal litigation, Petitions for Reviews, and appeals

16 years

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

All areas of criminal defense including traffic tickets, DWI, municipal court (petty crimes), superior court (serious crimes), appeals, post conviction relief

20 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
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Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Eric M. Mark

96 Summer Ave., Newark, NJ, 07104

ericmarklaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Eric online.

Eric M. Mark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

192 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Compassion

Posted by GM | September 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Immigration Lawyer

I searched Atty Eric Mark online , he has good reviews, so i tried to contact him and he answered right away, first he helped me with the I-751 and he took care of it and my green card was extended for 24 months in the beginning and became 48 months a year after . He also helped me a year after for ...my N400 Application for Naturalization, and 8 months after they submitted the application the USCIS sent me a letter for the interview.During my naturalization interview his colleague David was there helping from the beginning with the check in process, he also took care of my I-751 on the same day of my Citizenship interview and additionally I was still able to get my naturalization ceremony that same day. Attorney Eric Mark also was keeping in touch with my lawyer David for updates on what was going on that day. Thank you very much to all the staff members of Eric Mark, when I physically submitted my paperwork and application they were very helpful. In the beginning I submitted my I-751 , Atty Eric Mark himself was there physically and received my application and paperwork. He is a great lawyer, he answered all the emails including immigration questions and and other questions I had. Thank you very much for everything and I hope you will continue having many more potential clients. Eric is a great lawyer who has great experience , and a great personality and with a wonderful team. I recommend him because he is approachable, empathetic, helpful, and is not the type of lawyer who is arrogant and unwilling to answer any questions once payments are received. He and his team are willing to help continuously. Thank you Eric , David and staff for helping me in my completion to becoming a citizen! Highly recommending you all the way!!!

Eric Mark

Replied last September 07, 2023

Thank you for this detailed review. I'm happy we could help you achieve your goal!

Posted by Roderick | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Criminal and Immigration Lawyer NJ

If you are looking for an honest, straightforward, and professional attorney to help you with Immigration and Criminal matters, Erik and his team are the best! Don't think about a fee when it comes to your defense, prosecutors in this country seem to make it their paycheck to try to break you, exagge...rate numbers, and convict you! They are really good at instilling fear in you. When I agreed to put both cases in Erik's hands, from the beginning he is very clear, Erik shows you the big picture, the options and makes you feel that you don't need to be afraid, he just lets his team take care of it, Marisol, David and Erik himself do what they know how to do: Lawyers of the best! So thanks infinite to him and his team for clearing my name, case dismissed, and in the short time (2 months) my adjustment of status fixed.

Eric Mark

Replied last April 18, 2023

Thank you for this review and thank you for acknowledging my team! I wish you all the best and look forward to helping you naturalize in a few years.

Posted by Ilija | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Precise, Highly recommend.

Erik helped me with my naturalization process, and after that with my wife’s adjustment of status. We highly recommend Erik to anyone in need of an immigration attorney. Always answered our questions and was reliable and responsive throughout the whole time. He guided us through the paperwork and the... application process was seamless and stress-free thanks to his guidance. He took a lot of the stress out of the process and made it easier explaining the steps clearly and breaking them down. Also, by being efficient and providing guidance along the way. He is honest, realistic and quick to respond to every email in no time.

Eric Mark

Replied last April 16, 2021

Thank you for making it easy to work with you. I’m glad we were able to be with you for the journey and wish both of you great things for the future.

Posted by Yifei | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Eric is your best option

Eric is a great lawyer who is knowledgeable, considerate and very professional. My dad's green card application got denied when we mistakenly took him out on a cruise without an advance parole. During my research and seek for immigration lawyers, I chose to pay to meet with three lawyers after talkin...g with more. I am so glad that I finally decided to work with Eric on my case, which turned out to be great experience with successful outcome. Highly recommended.

Eric Mark

Replied last August 29, 2019

Thanks so much Yifei. Glad we were able to help your dad get his green card. Enjoy your time together!

Posted by Lucy | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Difficult immigration case

Our green card case was very complicated and was denied even after using different attorneys. We read reviews online for different immigration lawyers and settled for Eric Mark. We got an appointment and Cristina & Eric told us what to do and the evidence/ documents required. We were so nervous a...nd we surely had given up after two interviews, house visit, intent to deny and eventually denial but decided to give it a try again. Cristina was always available to answer all our questions and she made us feel comfortable during the whole process. At the day of the interview she was there very early. She submitted all our evidence and the interview was very smooth, just 15 minutes. We got our 10 year green card and we are very grateful to Cristina, Eric Mark and other staff who made it possible throughout in preparation of documentation up to submission and interview. If you have a difficult immigration case, I would highly recommend Eric Mark & Cristina and you’ll never regret it but would advise you to have them help you before things get out of hand.

Eric Mark

Replied last May 22, 2019

Wise words, Lucy. It is better to do it right the first time than to have to fix it the second time around. Fortunately, we were able to fix it and we are very happy for both of you that your journey is over (at least for three years until it's time to become a citizen). Thanks for posting the review.

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Eric M. Mark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Mark. His knowledge of the immigration field is deep and broad. His guidance is wise."

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Alexander Almonte

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christopher Wright

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Other

"He is a legend in the immigration game. You should hire him. He will get it done."

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Mustafa Cetin

Appeals lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cherish any opportunity to work with Mr. Mark. His expertise for federal litigation and appeals is legendary"

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"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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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Kravis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Krista Haley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Bishoui Beshai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Leimbach

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in this field and I am confident based on his responses that he will provide fantastic legal services."

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Gerard Lazzara

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mark's responses on these forums demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the law and a passion for advocacy."

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Thomas Olsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tara Breslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Petya Fist

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney with excellent knowledge of immigration law."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mark is a regular contributor on Avvo.com. Mr. Mark is hard working, experienced and though lawyer. He comes with my highest recommendation."

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Mustafa Cetin

Immigration lawyer

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Mark Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cristina D'Amato

Asylum lawyer

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Andrew Kravis

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Krista Haley

Family lawyer

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Sheila Moreira

Family lawyer

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Michael Warshaw

Litigation lawyer

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Susan Rosti

Immigration lawyer

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Mark Cheser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Spodek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Brown

Personal injury lawyer

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Harry Asatrian

Immigration lawyer

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Santo Artusa

Family lawyer

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Brian Berkowitz

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gregg Wisotsky

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Scura

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Chairperson 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

Activity

Top Contributor

Eric earned significant contribution points in 2025.

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