Jay D Bhatt

Jay D Bhatt

4.5
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Jersey City, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

378 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ

About Jay

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 33%

We help clients with all types of family law matters. DYFS, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, motions, etc. We have a dedicated team of attorneys that strive to provide excellent legal service to our clients.

20 years | 500 cases

33%
Personal Injury 33%

No fee unless we win. We represent clients for auto accidents and slip and fall cases.

20 years | 500 cases

33%
Criminal Defense 24%

We have defended clients in all types of criminal cases throughout New Jersey.

20 years | 5,000 cases

24%
DUI and DWI 10%

We help clients fight DWI, DUI, Traffic and criminal cases in the State of New Jersey. We have a total of 6 attorneys and we represent clients throughout New Jersey.

20 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

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Bhatt Law Group

378 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

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Jay D Bhatt's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Akash | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Don’t go to court alone

I reached out to Jay due to an unfortunate speeding ticket, He answered immediately just as he did throughout the entire process. Whether it was by email or phone, Jay was always quick to answer any questions or concerns I had. He is very well educated in the field and did an excellent job explaining... to me the details of my case. He was a very personable and professional. I'm very thankful to have him represent me, he made the process very simple and delivered great results. Jay saved my driving record and saved me lots of money.

Posted by Timmothy | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Top Notch Lawyer

I used jay's office for a personal injury case and I am more than happy with the outcome. The paralegal was very good at what he does and Jay was aggressive in fighting for a resolution. Got more that I had thought.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Ticket

I hired the Bhatt law group for a traffic ticket. They were very thorough and advised me what the attorney would do for me. Went to court with an attorney from Bhatt Law Group and the outcome was great. I have used Bhatt Law Group in the past and have recommended them to family and friends. I wil...l continue to use Bhatt Law Group in the future. There's a reason this law firm is so highly recommend. They KNOW what they are doing.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Sent someone who didnt know alot

Hired Bhatt firm in JC because he was very cheap and across from the courthouse. In fact he was $50 cheaper than Mr. Disapio who is also near the courthouse. They promised me very good results but in the end I still got surcharges on license and still got points also. They told me that I would have ...an experienced lawyer but instead they sent some guy who didnt seem to know alot and didnt give much of an effort. I asked the person where Mr. Bhatt was and they said "Oh he doesnt go to court appearance". He is great at soliciting my business but not so good at following up.

Jay Bhatt

Replied last March 15, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. We do not promise any results because ultimately the judge is the one that decides on the outcome. All of the attorneys from our law firm are highly experienced in handling traffic and criminal cases and have been doing so for years. Please contact me directly by emailing [email protected] or through AVVO and let's personally discuss your case.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Attorney

I am so happy with the service Jay provided. He handled a personal injury case for me and I received way more than I imagined. The paralegal Daniel was also a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Jay's office. If you have a PI case - call them!

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Richard Alexander

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I personally endorse this lawyer."

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Bishoui Beshai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the great pleasure of working for Jay Bhatt. Jay is very well-rounded and knowledgeable. His clients come first. Jay is one of the most fair people I know, and not only is he an excellent boss, but a valued friend as well. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gaurav Dave

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is Jay a personal friend of mine of many years, I also spent the formative years during law school interning at his firm, learning from Jay all of the different aspects of operating a successful law firm, as well as emulating his leadership and management abilities. His firm strives to attain client satisfaction, and I would recommend his services to all peers, friends and family."

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Chirag Mehta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay for many years and worked with him on many cases throughout the last several years. He has great people skills and his knowledge of the law and his compassion for the people he serves is genuine and provides results."

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Matthew Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay has been a personal and professional friend of mine for many years. He is very hardworking and experienced. I would reccommend his services to anyone."

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Toya Gavin

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Jay Bhatt Law. Jay, his attorneys, and staff care about the needs of their clients and go the extra mile to ensure the best result possible for their clients."

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Gary Abasolo

General practice lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Has a team of lawyers to help your needs."

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Richard Chadwick

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Jay Bhatt. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of criminal defense and is very professional. You are in good hands if you are being represented by him. It is a pleasure working with him on a daily basis."

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Ilham Shaikh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bhatt is an excellent attorney, highly qualified and well-versed in his practice of law. He is dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. I highly recommend and endorse him."

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I Koutouzakis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Bhatt has been a pleasure to work for. His willingness to accommodate his associates, staff, and clients is outstanding. He has a tireless work ethic and goes the extra mile for the best possible results. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Force

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay D. Bhatt, and his entire staff at Bhatt Law Group, are my go to referral source for all traffic related offenses. The referrals are often current clients of mine on different matters, which shows my level of trust in Jay."

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K. Raja Bhattacharya

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many happy clients to Jay over the years. He's good at what he does and is a perfectionist."

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Toral Parekh

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all criminal defense inquiries to Jay and his team. He is very experienced and highly reputed."

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Matthew Weiss

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jay for many years. He is professional, knowledgeable and extremely competent. I have no reservations endorsing him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2016

"10 Best" Attorneys for New Jersey, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Lead Counsel Rating for Drunk Driving Defense, Thomson Reuters

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2003

Cum Laude, Rutgers University

Work Experience

2012 - Present

President, DriveSafeToday.com, Inc.

2011 - Present

Board Member, DebtorCC

2010 - Present

Member, Debtoredu

2006 - Present

Owner, Bhatt Law Group

2011 - 2014

Co-owner, Legal Plug

Associations

2016 - Present

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

"10 Best" Attorneys for New Jersey

2014 - Present

New Jersey State Safety Council

Instructor

2006 - Present

New Jersey State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Charges Dismissed

Harassment

Charges Dismissed

Possession of CDS

Charges Dismissed

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Education

2006

Seton Hall University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2003

Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Safe Driving

Defensive Driving in New Jersey

2015

Defensive Driving in New Jersey

NJ Traffic Law

Publications

2016

Debtoredu Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

2016

Debtoredu Raising a Financially Savvy Teenager

2016

Debtoredu Saving For Retirement After Bankruptcy

2012

DriveSafeToday New Jersey Defensive Driving Course

Languages

English

Spanish

Hindi

Gujarati

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