Paul B. Brickfield

Paul B. Brickfield

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ridgewood, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

135 Prospect Street, Suite 100, Ridgewood, NJ

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Federal, state and municipal court criminal cases

33 years

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

33 years

20%
Litigation 10%

Plaintiff's personal injury and commercial litigation

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Paul B. Brickfield, PC

135 Prospect Street, Suite 100, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

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Paul B. Brickfield's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary Ann | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expert Guidance

Paul represented my husband and me to achieve the best possible outcome in two serious and emotionally charged cases. His expertise in the law, sound judgment, network of reliable resources, familiarity with the local court system, and efficient and courteous staff helped us feel confident and well s...upported throughout our respective ordeals. All communications with Paul—whether in person, in writing, or by phone—were handled promptly and professionally. We will always be grateful for his expert guidance.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney

I hired the services of Paul for a Criminal case matter for two counts “Simple Assault” and “Threatening to Kill”. Paul was super helpful and was always there to help/advice me on a very short notice. At the end, he successfully fought my case and was able to dismissed 1 of the two cases and helped d...owngrading the other one to misdemeanor. He was also very understanding w.r.t. the payments and was able to give me a good discount. I highly recommend Paul and his staff for the awesome service he provided. Thanks Paul.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The outcome was NEVER in Doubt...

It took nearly 4 years of our lives, but the nightmare ended just as suddenly as it began. Not ever having been involved with the justice system, we were completely unawares of the long road we were to embark in order to prove our innocence. Fortunately, Paul Brickfield and his legal team held our ha...nd and helped us to navigate the minefield that lay ahead. At the outset he said that this was not a sprint but a marathon...and he was right. From the start, the prosecutor's office proved not to be interested in finding out the truth, but rather to get a conviction at all costs. This is where Paul excelled. He skillfully defeated the prosecution's attempt to throw whatever it could at the wall to see if it stuck. He argued and won two key motions in our favor. (No small feat!) Finally the case was dismissed and all charges were dropped before it went to trial. Paul and his team never let us down. All of our calls were returned promptly and all of our questions and concerns addressed, this was specially important since we were living out of state throughout this ordeal. Again, while the outcome of our case was never in doubt and we had full faith and confidence that the truth would be revealed, we owe a debt of gratitude to Paul Brickfield and his entire staff for their tireless work on our behalf. He really does care for his clients! We highly recommend him. A&K

Posted by S.K | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer I can recommend anyone

Paul is a outstanding lawyer who is very professional and thorough. I am very pleased with him and his staff the way they handle my case. I was in the worst possible situation in my life and was facing the worst possible outcome and thankfully Paul was able to help handle my case diligently. He was ...honest and straight to the point with me about my case and what I was facing and he manage to beat my case and I didn't have to do any time. That was about 10 years ago and to this day If i needed anything he will be there to help me. I am so grateful for all his help and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Patrick | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer I could have ever asked for

The best attorney I have ever met in my life. I was facing four felony gun charges and ended up paying a $100 fine with a clean record still. Just yesterday I was saved yet again by Mr. Brickfield I was looking at up to 180 days in jail for violating probation and bail jumping because I missed co...urt. Not only did I not go to jail but I'm not even on probation any more. If you are looking for a miracle this is the man to call. I have put my faith in him many times and I was never let down, and his prices are very reasonable.

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Paul B. Brickfield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Brian Shea

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Brandmayr

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"As a former associate of Mr. Brickfield, I have seen him fight and win some of the toughest cases. He is an outstanding criminal lawyer. I give him my highest recommendation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Weltman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Brickfield is a peerless and well-regarded criminal defense attorney. in New Jersey and New York courts. Mr. Brickfield has proven himself again and again to be a smart, aggressive litigator who does not flinch or miss a trick when fighting for his clients. I have recommended this lawyer to business and bankruptcy clients--as well as to colleagues--in need of his services, and will continue to do so without hesitation."

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David Edelberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a highly respected and extremely knowledgeable criminal lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey

2023

Super Lawyer - New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense, Bergen Magazine

1987

Special Achievement Award, United States Department of Justice

Work Experience

1990 - 1993

First Assistant Prosecutor, Bergen County Prosecutor's Office

1984 - 1990

Deputy Chief - Special Prosecutions, United States Attorneys Office - District of New Jersey

1981 - 1984

Associate - Litigation, Shearman & Sterling

Associations

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association (New Jersey chapter)

Member

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Trustee

The Criminal Law Committee of the Bergen County Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

College of the Holy Cross

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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