Danny T Matrafajlo

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Danny T Matrafajlo

also known as Dan

5.0
24 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Elizabeth, NJ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

1207 East Grand Street, 2nd Fl., Elizabeth, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Danny

Biography

Have you been injured in an accident? You pay nothing unless I win money for you. Call Now!

Have you been charged with a DWI? We will fight for you! Aggressive and experienced in local courts.

Have you been injured in an accident? You pay nothing unless I win money for you. Call Now!

Have you been injured in at work? You pay nothing unless I win money for you. Call Now!

Have you been injured in an accident? You pay nothing unless I win money for you. Call Now!

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Car Accident 16%

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Criminal Defense 16%

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DUI and DWI 16%

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Personal Injury 16%

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Real Estate 16%

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Workers Compensation 16%

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Other 4%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2014 2012

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Danny T Matrafajlo

1207 East Grand Street, 2nd Fl., Elizabeth, NJ, 072012308

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Beninato & Matrafajlo Law

1207 East Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07021

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Danny T Matrafajlo's Reviews

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Posted by Jesus | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Was going through a legal situation and didn’t know where to turn too asked around and they said to hire Dan once hired he went all out to make sure I was comfortable with him and was diligent in proving my innocence needless to say all charges were dismissed if you want a lawyer that is loyal and ha...rd working this is your guy he won’t disappoint

Posted by Omar | October 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury

DAN is a great lawyer!!!Far exceeded my expectations.. answered all my questions personally and walked me through the whole process... THANKS

Posted by Victoria | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Professional and Personable

Dan has been my attorney for years and he will remain as my attorney as long as he is practicing. Dan has represented my family and I while selling and purchasing multiple homes, legal name changes, and creating a new company and that's just to name a few. In all cases, not only did he exceed our e...xpectations, he was readily available when we had questions or concerns. All legal documents/contracts were completed in a timely manner and our best interest was always his priority. He never settles for less than best and that includes his hard working staff, which are an added bonus with their professional knowledge and kind manners. You can't go wrong with Dan as your attorney.

Posted by Mark | July 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Car Accident Lawyer

Simply the best, received more money than I expected or even dreamed of in my autommbile accident case.

Posted by Michael G. | July 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI, Speeding, Wreckless Driving, Failure to use a turn signal

I first met Dan when I received my first DUI in March of 2018, along with 4 other tickets. He was very professional in his initial consultation and continued to be even more professional and compassionate throughout the entire process. I was having trouble with my finances and he even worked out a pa...yment plan with me Long story short, he got the DUI ticket dismissed along with 3 other tickets and got me off with a wreckless driving ticket and $250 fine. I then hired him again in April of 2019 for a failure to use a turn signal ticket. He got that dismissed within two court appearances. Once again, I hired him in June of 2019 for a speeding/wreckless driving ticket (41 in a 25). After three court appearances he was able to get that ticket dismissed as well with no plea agreement or any fines or points. Since then, I've referred over half a dozen people to him for both personal injury and traffic incidents and they've all been extremely pleased with his hard and dedicated work. If you live in the Bergen/Hudson/Essex/Morris county areas, I highly highly recommend you have a consultation with Dan regarding your legal matter. He is very knowledgeable and has an amazing staff that is both intellectual and courteous. Anytime I needed something to be done, his staff diligently handled it in a speedy matter.

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Danny T Matrafajlo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josef Hess

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a hard working, and very knowledgeable attorney. He fights extremely hard for his clients and their best interests. Dan is a top professional and I recommend him highly."

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Mary McField

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an excellent personal injury attorney that fully prepares for each case."

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Richard Huizenga

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David Spevack

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Roberts

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an excellent attorney. Always prepared and he cares. Would not hesitate to use him if i needed legal representation."

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Michael Alvarez

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen Dan in court for many years now, he is highly respected among his fellow attorneys and the courts."

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Gregory Shugar

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dan for over 12 years. He is a highly knowledgeable Personal Injury/Workers Compensation Attorney. He has built a solid reputation in the legal community and is well respected. Because of his success he is very busy and therefore has the resources to invest into your case, however, still providing the personal attention your case deserves."

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John Gorman

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Matrafajlo takes a lot of pride in aggressively representing his clients. He has developed a very good reputation with judges and colleagues. He is personable and prepared. I enthusiastically endorse Dan."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kenneth Wilhelm

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Other

"Dan is a smart and aggressive lawyer who can be trusted with your case."

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Sean O'Neill

Personal injury lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samer Habbas

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Other

"Dan is a very impressive up and coming attorney. You should keep an eye on him. If you have a legal matter in Elizabeth, NJ, he will help you through the process."

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W. Conrad Willkomm

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Schroeder

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Matrafajlo on complex evidentiary matters. He is an excellent communicator and very sharp. I highly recommend him."

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Josef Hess

Family lawyer

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Ashton Thomas

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Mary McField

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Richard Huizenga

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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David Spevack

General practice lawyer

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Daniel Roberts

General practice lawyer

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Michael Alvarez

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gregory Shugar

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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John Gorman

Personal injury lawyer

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Kenneth Wilhelm

Personal injury lawyer

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Lawrence Centanni

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

2018 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

New Jersey Top Attorney, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2010

Who's Who, Cambridge

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Lead Partner, Beninato & Matrafajlo, Attorneys at Law, LLC

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Dan T. Matrafajlo

1900 - Present

Member, Beninato & Matrafajlo Law

2003 - 2012

Of Counsel, Law Office of Frank Beninato, Jr.

Associations

2013 - Present

American Inns of Court

Barrister

2011 - Present

New Jersey Association of Justice

Member

2003 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Pinter, 2011 WL 4596056; A-1474-10T1

Suppression Motion Denied

Frenklakh v. Lojek, (Westlaw citation: 2007 WL 470640)

Plaintiff prevailed (my client won)

Hardison v. King, 381 N.J.Super. 129, 137-38 (App.Div.2005)

My client prevailed and obtained a favorable settlement

In re P.A.F., 176 N.J. 218, 822 A.2d 572, N.J., May 08, 2003 (NO. A-18 SEPT.TERM2002)

Client prevailed and was granted expungement by New Jersey Supreme Court

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Education

2003

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Rider University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Rider University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2018

Guest Lecturer

ADVANCED PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

Languages

English

Spanish

Polish

Portuguese

Activity

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