Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
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.
3
Practice Areas
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: New Jersey
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
135 Prospect Street, Suite 100, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Cost of Services
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...
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...
Posted by Susan | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Paul is one of a kind! The Best!
Paul worked on a very difficult case for one of my family members. He is extremely knowledge about criminal law! He was very thorough with asking us every little detail about what happened and did extensive investigative work that paid off. He turned 3 potential felonies into a Motor Vehicle violatio...
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Knowledgeable, pricey and dishonest
Paul was a lot of money. I just did 33 months because I hired Paul, trusted Paul, believed him that he had an agreement in place for me to have concurrent sentences when he didn't. Instead of the 12 month expected sentence, I was slammed. The prosecutor said in court she wanted consecutive sentences....
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Best lawyer you can spend your money on
The law was changed after Paul found a nitch for a dui and saved me over 3000 dollars, 4 months saved of loss of license, classes, and to top it off breathing into my car to start it... Paul is the man..
"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."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer - New Jersey, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top Lawyers - Criminal Defense, Bergen Magazine
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Member
Member
Member
Trustee
Member
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English