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Joseph R. Donahue focuses his practice on criminal defense in New Jersey State, Federal, and Municipal courts; Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (TROs/FROs) in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey; DUI/DWI defense in Bergen County and Northern New Jersey; and general litigation in New Jersey State, Federal and Municipal courts. He has extensive trial experience and has argued before New Jersey's Appellate Division, the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Donahue is a former prosecutor who has handled a wide range of complex cases involving public corruption, violent crimes, drugs, and many other serious offenses; DUI/DWI defense throughout Bergen County and Northern New Jersey and general litigation (representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants) throughout New Jersey. He is a skilled attorney with in-depth knowledge of the courts and the litigation process. He is a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and has been recognized for his advocacy by Super Lawyers, the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and has been recognized as a Bergen County Top Lawyer.
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Acquired: 1990
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135 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr Donahue gave me the best advice. He was very clear about all the steps and followed up with all details until the end. He saved me from a horrible situation that could have ended really bad for me. I’m grateful & I can’t thank him enough. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Joseph R. Donahue, and I can't speak highly enough about his professionalism, expertise, and dedication to my case. From the very beginning, he took the time to thoroughly explain the legal process and the options available to me. Thanks to his skillful negotiation...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Donahue was very conscientious and worked extremely hard to reach the goals we set out to achieve. He always made sure to return calls and make himself available. He has a very good grasp of the law and explained it to me in great detail. He was very straight and upfront about everything- he did ...
Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Joseph Donohue does not fight for his clients. He did not take my case serious from the very beginning. It was very hard to get in contact with him. I had to call multiple times, multiple days. I had to leave voicemails and text and wait weeks for a reply. While in court he didn’t speak even while th...
Posted by Beth | September 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Donahue was simply wonderful. He did a great job throughout the whole process with us and explained each step in detail. We we thankful for having his guidance and support.
"Mr. Donahue is a well respected professional who achieves results for his clients. I've worked on several cases with him and he consistently achieves excellent results for his clients."
"Mr. Donahue and I have worked together on a number of Federal and State criminal matters and I can say from personal experience that he is an exceptional attorney. He is my first call when I need to refer a New Jersey criminal case because I respect the debth of his experience and thorough preparation on each matter."
"Josh and I worked together for many years when I first became an attorney. He was one of my first mentors. I still turn to him whenever I may need some guidance. I have seen Josh many times in court, with clients, and at his office working. In all that he does, he does it very well. He's a knowledgeable, ethical and compassionate attorney that simply get's the job done. I would gladly endorse him."
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"I have known and worked with Joseph Donahue on a number of cases over the past 8 years. Not only did we try two complex civil jury trials together (the first lasted almost six weeks and the second lasted three weeks) but we have also handled numerous criminal matters together. I have found Mr. Donahue to be an excellent litigator. Mr. Donahue is also a tenacious advocate for his clients who is extremely knowledgeable, well prepared and ethical. I recommend him highly."
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2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - NJ, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers
2016
Special Ethics Master, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2009
Chair, Dist. IIB Attoney Ethics Committee, NJ Office of Attorney Ethics
2008
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
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Criminal Trial Attorney, Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court
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FOP Legal Defense Plan Attorney, FOP Legal Defense Plan
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PBA Legal Protection Plan Attorney, PBA Legal Protection Plan
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CJA Panel Attorney, US Ct. of Appeals, Third Circuit
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CJA Panel Attorney, US District Court, District of N.J.
2023 - Present
Owner, Joseph R. Donahue, LLC
2001 - 2023
Owner, Brickfield & Donahue
1999 - 2001
Associate, Reed Smith
1998 - 1999
Associate, Waters McPherson McNeill
1997 - 1998
Assistant Trial Chief, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
1996 - 1997
Chief Criminal Investigations Squad, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
1994 - 1996
Assistant Chief, Criminal Investigations Squad, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
1991 - 1998
Assistant Prosecutor, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office
1990 - 1991
Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New JerseyMember
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
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