Peter R Willis

Peter R Willis

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 55 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Jersey City, NJ
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense

921 Bergen Ave Ste 1001B, Jersey City, NJ

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 55 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1970

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Peter R. Willis, Esq., LLP

921 Bergen Ave Ste 1001B, Jersey City, NJ, 07306-4201

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Peter R Willis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by ZANNETTA | April 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A FORMER OFFICE MANAGER & SECRETARY

I WORKED CLOSELY WITH PETER R. WILLIS FRIM 1978 TO EARLY 1981!! HE WAS A VERY UNDERSTANDING BOSS, AS WELL AS A PHENOMENAL ATTORNEY!! I ACTUALLY ENDED UP BEING LAID-OFF, WHCH WAS HEARTBREAKING, BUT THE WAY IT WAS DONE DIDN'T MAKE ME BITTER!! EVEN TO THIS DAY, I THINK ABOUT HOW HE'S DOING & WHETHER HE'...S STILL PRACTCING LAW...31 YRS LATER!! SO, IF YOU NEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE OR CIVIL LITIGATION LAWYER, PETER R. WILLIS IS THE ONE TO TRUST!! WHEN HE FIGHTS FOR YOU, HE'S ALSO FIGHTING FOR HIS NAME!!

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2013

The Right Attorney

As anyone who has ever had any dealings with the criminal justice system knows , It's a mess. Which is exactly why you need a Lawyer like Pete Willis. I was originally arrested at the state level then the case was picked up by the US attorneys office . Once that happened I had to expand my legal t...eam to bring in someone who really knows the ropes around federal court. NOT one of these guys who are brash talkers in the confines of there office, take your money, then get into a federal courtroom and are quiet as a church mouse . Peter Willis guided me through every step of the process . Gave me excellent advice as far as what legal tactics we should use and when. I had a case that easily could have went to trial . However Mr Willis was able through skill and tact to negotiate a deal for me that called for less time that had i been found guilty of just one of the many counts against me. It is a never a easy decision to decide to give up your rights and plead guilty opening yourself up to the exposure of prison time. Bottom line What Pete said was going to happen HAPPENED. Which make for an outcome you can live with . There is allot to be said for that ,with the bunch of clowns you have running around these days pretending to be lawyers . I would have no trouble recommending Peter Willis to anyone who has any issues with the law . No matter how large or how small

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Peter R Willis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

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

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Kelvin Gil

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

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Maurice Giro

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

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"I have worked for Mr. Willis in various capacities over the last 5 years. He has been an exemplary role model and one of the finest trial lawyers in the State."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Founding and senior partner, Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP

Associations

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. L. Harvey Smith

Acquittal

State v. Jose Macahdo

Acquittal

State v. Alexis Torres

Acquittal

State v. Eliud Amaya

Acquittal

State v. Frederick Thompson

Acquittal

State v. Manuel Lorenzo Lopez

Acquittal

State v. Paul Bazella

New Trial Ordered

State v. David Murray

Acquittal

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Education

1970

Suffolk University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hobart College and Upsala College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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