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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 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...
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 ...
Posted by Paul | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Handled a Delicate Situation with True Professionalism
Mr. Brickfield was referred to me by another lawyer, who I know professionally, as the most qualified lawyer to handle an alleged hit-and-run case for a close friend of mine. He very carefully walked my friend and me through the legal process and in the end was able to negotiate an outcome that was, ...
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...
"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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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
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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