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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 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 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 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 | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
In my predicament, I could not have chosen a better Lawyer
Paul Brickfield is a thoroughly detailed and extremely competent attorney who reliably handled my traffic case from the outset to the end with extreme professionalism and candor. I owe a debt of gratitude to him for his service. He successfully navigated me through the rigors of the legal system and ...
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...
"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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