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Peter R. Willis, Esq. has practiced criminal and civil litigation for over 40 years and is one of the most recognized criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey. He successfully defended or was involved in the defense of several of the State's most celebrated criminal cases. Mr. Willis has also represented a large number of high-profile clients in the federal system, providing his skills in more than 20 states throughout the country.
Mr. Willis has been annually recognized in Super Lawyers' advertising section of New Jersey Monthly Magazine and the New Jersey edition of Super Lawyers magazine from 2008 through 2013.
In addition to his active practice, Mr. Willis has lectured on criminal procedure for the New Jersey State Bar's ICLE Skills and Method course and previously published a monthly column in New Jersey Cops Magazine.
Undergrad: Hobart College and Upsala College
Law School: Suffolk University
Admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1970
1970 - 1978: Partnership Eugene Boffa and Peter R. Willis, firm employed
five associates
1978 - 2012: Willis & Young, P.C., firm employed three attorneys
2012 - Present: Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP, firm employs three attorneys
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921 Bergen Ave Ste 1001B, Jersey City, NJ, 07306-4201
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Posted by ZANNETTA | April 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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'...
Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2013
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...
"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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1978 - Present
Founding and senior partner, Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP
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