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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this lawyer for being highly responsive, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to achieving favorable outcomes. Many clients note that the lawyer explains complex legal processes clearly and provides compassionate, reassuring guidance, with the vast majority expressing high satisfaction with the results of their representation.

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Posted by Mohammad | June 21, 2015

Sharp and witty

I was charged with dwi in april 2013, when on my way back from meeting few friends and made mistake of getting behind the wheels long story short i found Carl and hired his services after speaking to a list long of attorneys who didnt exactly deliver what i was expecting and that was the truth. Carl ...kept it 100% with me from the start and explained every step of the way and court procedures to judges decisions. Being in a criminal court is stressful specially when prosecution doesnt want to budge and lower charges. In my case Carl firmly said to prosecution we are not interested in your lousy misdermeanor offer and to prove it, after long hearing dates and filings of motions on June 17,2015 the judge ruled in our favor and dismissed all the charges. Carl is a very professional and smart lawyer and knows his trade very well. If there is a teeny tiny snag in paper work, rest asured Carl will find it and use it for the benefit. Piece of advice for first timers, be patient not restless, if you have hired Carl you will have the best outcome for me the judges words were " charges dismissed". I highly recommend Carl for your criminal hearings as its your future and life dont let legal aid play with your life. And my self made slogan " call Carl not Saul".

Posted by Alasdair | May 21, 2015

UK Citizen clueless about US/NY Law

Very understanding, sincere, polite with a sense of humor shows how down to earth this guy really is. Only Lawyer i spoke to through Avvo who was actually interested in myself and my job and asked all the right questions for what i felt was potentially good personal representation. I had several m...isdemeanor charges (while under the influence of alcohol and not driving related) against my name with the possibility of up to 1 year in jail. With his expert and knowledgeable advice i was able to enter into a plea deal where my charges were dropped to a violation (which would not affect my work and ability to enter the USA) and a very small fine with 6 days community service. I would happily recommend MR Spector to anyone after his expert help with my case.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015

I am so FN lucky ...

A little background. My family and I were preparing for a major trip out of the country and the stress was overwhelming. The night before (Friday) I had a couple of drinks at home, a couple at dinner and then got pulled over taking the babysitter home. To make a nightmare story short, I was issued... 8 tickets - DUI, Refusal to Breathylyzer, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Speeding, Obstructed View (something on my rearview mirror), No Seatbelt and an unapproved seatbelt avoidance device. HFS! With 12 hours until flight time I needed a lawyer - fast. Fortunately, a close friend (and former municipal court judge) recommended Carl. I called Carl on Saturday morning and he called me back in about 10 minutes. We discussed what happened - probably for an hour - and Carl was very interested in my thoughts. I am a lawyer in a very different practice, and did not want to pretend I knew what I was doing. I don't. But Carl was interested and listened, none the less. I felt like we were a team. I asked about a number of the "probable cause" offenses that likely occurred in a different town, and I offered some weak but plausible defenses to the refusal. Carl took it all down and dismissed nothing. He encouraged me to think more, as he did. The next thing was our meeting. Over 2 hours going over the discovery, the case, our defenses, and realistic outcomes. Tons of follow up emails. A few calls. Another meeting. Even surveying the site of the offenses. After all of that, we were in agreement. No way I was getting the whole thing dropped. Best case, I was looking at pleading to a minimum (3 mos. suspension) DUI. I don't want to give away Carl's tactics for fear it may jeapordize his ability to repeat my hugely successful outcome. But if you are familiar with NJ DUI laws, you know that a plea deal on a DUI or refusal is all but impossible. The standard first time offense is 7 mos. plus interlock devices for another 6, and a guilty plea on both the DUI and refusal. Somehow, Carl pulled it off. Am I happy? You betcha! This could have been a real PITA. Now I feel like its a manageable one. Could he have won it outright? I'll never know, but I did not have the stomach to try. Carl's counsel here was spot on - three months from now my life resumes normalcy. The risk is I would be dealing with this for well over a year. No brainer. Carl, you are the best REAL lawyer I know. Your situational judgment is simply remarkable. You have a gift for finding - making - opportunities, and taking advantage of them for your clients. I can't thank you enough. For anyone else with the misfortune of needing Carl's help, you couldn't be in better hands, and I wish you the very best.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015

Traffic Violation; New Jersey Municipal Court

Re; Traffic violation New Jersey Municipal Court; I retained Mr. Carl Spector to represent me on a serious traffic violation. He was very responsive to all inquiries and explored every legal avenue to assist my case. He worked very hard and diligently and kept me informed as to his process. He repre...sented me excellently and I am certain I attained the best possible outcome. I recommend Carl Spector without reservation. Anonymous

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015

Traffic Violations

Carl Spector took my case for traffic violations that I had. He did an amazing job with my case. He was able to get all my violations dismissed. Without Carl I do not believe that this would have been possible. I would have ended up paying a lot of fines and a long license suspension. Thanks aga...in Carl for everything. Anyone that needs a lawyer for any traffic violations please reach out and hire Carl, you will not be disappointed. He's the best at what he does.

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