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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.
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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Mark's responses on these forums demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the law and a passion for advocacy."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal 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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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
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
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
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
B.A.
2008
New Jersey Drug Court
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Eric earned significant contribution points in 2025.
No plead pti for drug charges and immigration risk
03 Feb 2026
NJ PTI green card holder PTI eithout guilty for domestic violence. Will this trigger ICE or CBP?
29 Dec 2025
US citizen here - marriage based green card. Marriage outside US and travel before status change?
23 Dec 2025