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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
29 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mike | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Expungment
My case was complex. It spanned many years, laws changed and so did the petition and justification requirements. Joe never abandoned me nor his support for my petition for expungement. The thing I appreciated the most about working with Joe was the communication. Both he and his staff were respon...
Posted by Stephanie | November 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Very good lawyer
Mr. Donahue work till the very end with our case. I thankful he took our case. He specializes in domestic violence and understands that at times family court could be difficult. There is no such thing as an easy case or standard case. I think we prove it with ours. However, he help us get a rightful ...
Posted by Zeena | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Mr. Donahue won on Appeals!
I chose Mr. Donahue because of his credentials—-Georgetown Law School, trial certified, knowledge of the law and experience. But I am simply impressed with his human quality in reaching out for clients like me. I can be very demanding at times and I take it out on my attorney when things do not go...
Posted by Michal | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
LOYAL, RESPECTFUL & TRUE LEADER
I have had the pleasure of knowing Joseph R. Donahue for the past few years. He is one of the Top Criminal Defense attorneys in NJ .He will fight for you this man never gives up. Joseph R. Donahue brings a huge background and knowledge to the table. He communicates with his clients extremely well and...
Posted by Tom | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Joseph Donahue,ESQ
Joe represented me in a complexed and extensive labor law issue. He took the time to become well versed and familiar with the case. He worked tirelessly over several months to resolve the entire issue and got me a favorable outcome. He was quick to return calls or emails and kept me appraised of ever...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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