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Paul Brickfield is a criminal defense attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in courts all across New Jersey. He is a former high-ranking First Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor and federal prosecutor- deputy chief of the Special Prosecutor's Division of the US Attorney's Ofice for the District of New Jersey and in those positions personally prosecuted a wide range of complex offenses. Mr. Brickfield has been a defense attorney for 30 years and has successfully represented individuals in a wide variety of criminal cases including obtaining acquittals at jury trials and outright dismissals of charges in other cases. He is a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney in New Jersey and a seasoned veteran in the field of criminal law.
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Acquired: 1989
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State: New York
Acquired: 1982
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135 Prospect Street, Suite 100, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
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Posted by Paul | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Crminal Defense Attorney
I hired Mr. Brickfield for a recent DUI charge, and was MORE than satisfied with the services he provided. Mr. Brickfield is extremely professional, and always there when you need to see/speak with him. This is the third time I have been represented by Mr. Brickfield, and each and every time, the res...
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mr. Brickfield is the BEST coach for the legal marathon.
We hired Paul Brickfield several years ago and he said, “be prepared for a marathon”…and he was right…and he was a great coach. When we first met, he did not know anything about my family, colleagues, friends, neighbors, or supporters; however, he took the time to find out everything about us to bett...
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2013 | Family
Very good attorney.
Paul stayed with my case for 9 years when it finally concluded. He never failed to advise me of matter at any time. He also showed concern for my family, with two children. As a single father. I am on the way back up in my life because of his expertise, and for that I am grateful. Highly recom...
Posted by Jorge E. | March 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense
criminal case client
mr. brickfied is an honest,hard working criminal defense attorney who handled a criminal case again me a short while ago.During the time he was handling my case he truthfully informed me as to what I was facing and what all the posible outcomes could be. My family and I are very grateful for his a...
Posted by Joy | March 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Top Criminal Defense
He was hired to defend us in a federal criminal case. It was a difficult case regarding controlled substances. Mr. Brickfield thoroughly researched the merits of our case, he rebutted the prosecutor's arguments and challenged all questionable facts. He was very knowledgeable, credible, and honest...
"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."
"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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Super Lawyer - New Jersey, Super Lawyers
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AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense, Bergen Magazine
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Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
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1987
Special Achievement Award, United States Department of Justice
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
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1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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