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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 anonymous | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Incredibly strategic, deeply experienced attorney

Carl is amazing. I cannot thank him enough for walking me through a really tough time. I was arrested for DUI in NYC as a NJ licensed driver, so I knew I needed someone who was moving in NYC courts and familiar with the NJ administrative process. I had two misdemeanor DUI charges and a DWAI drivi...ng infraction (for the same incident). The prosecutors offered me the DWAI infraction, which isn't terrible in NY but the fines and penalties in NJ were mindblowing. I spoke to a few lawyers before I found Carl. They all made me feel hopeless-- it was almost as if I was being told "You can give me your money, but there's really not much I can do for you." I reached out to Carl because I saw all of the great reviews. I got his answering service and he called me back right away. I had no appointment to talk to him, but he spent the next 30 minutes with me on the phone, listening closely to what happened, asking me detailed questions. I met with him in person once I received the paperwork from the court and went over the documents with a fine tooth comb. I engaged him to represent me. Very early on, he had a game plan for my case. It wasn't going to be a slam dunk, but it was clear that he would do his best to get me the best possible outcome. He managed my expectations, kept in touch and gave me timely updates on my case. I had multiple court dates, and he checked in with me before each one. He was great on his feet, not letting any of the prosecutor's foolishness fall off the record. Ultimately, after 8 months of hearings, discovery demands, conversations with the prosecutor, my entire case was dismissed. DISMISSED. All behind me, never to have to worry about again. Carl is a wonderful attorney and person. He's a strategic advocate. I'm so thankful that I found him when I did, and I'm so grateful for his zealous representation in my case.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

You have absolutely NOOOOOO idea who Carl is!!!!

Let me start off by saying, that on October 27th 2015 my life had been changed forever. Alcohol, giving my keys to a complete stranger to get me home safe turned into a flipped car on the highway at the hands of this same stranger, a trip to the hospital cuffed to a bed, a charge of DWI and a lying a...ccomplice that that aided in the my demise. I then meet Carl Spector. What I thought was just a chance meeting because everyone has access to google, right??!!! Turns out to be the best client / attorney relationship that I could have ever asked for. This was a 2 year journey that that I took with not just a phenomenal attorney but a big brother, boy did we have our moments!! LOL, but Carl never foresaked me. On October 30, 2017 I was found not guilty and my story doesn’t stop here. I thought the lesson what in not being found guilty bc I did not commit the crime. Oh no! The lesson was in accepting accountability for my actions on every level. There was no crime in handing my keys to a stranger but there was a lesson to be had about association. I was guilty by association. Carl meant so much to me in this process, not just to my case and my innocent verdict that he aided in landing my but me but the will power it took to take the journey with me speaks remarkable volumes. If you desire an attorney that thinks about you more than you think about yourself and will hold you accountable to stay the course then the universe has just aligned you with the best attorney out there! I went from turning down 2 plea deals to winning trial!!!’ Carl is nothing short of a genius when it comes to winning strategies. He has a memory like an elephant, no seriously!!! His cross examination skills are ridiculously impeccable. You have got to experience him in action. I mean, it’s not like you have a choice if you are in deep crap like I was, but choosing Carl is the difference facing the system alone or giving yourself a fighting chance at yielding the best outcome based on your circumstances. Carl is a no nom sense attorney. You will respect his time, his authority and it wouldn’t hurt for you to come prepared to just give him the meat of your issue, leave the emotion our of it!! Boy have I learnes so much from this guy in on our journey :)). Soooooo worth it!!! It’s your turn, take the journey...

Posted by Abdikarim abukar | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The best attorney.

He s the best attorney I can recall. He fought for me and dismissed my case. Thanks Carl Spector.

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended!

I had a DUI along with two other charges making for a tricky situation. I'm happy to say I got them all dropped thanks to Carl. He is amazing at what he does and would hire him again. He is very straight forward, factual, and quick to get paperwork done. Just do what he says and you should be good... to go. I wouldn't attempt to ask him in depth law questions. He isn't there to be a law teacher, he is there to fight for you and get the best possible outcome which he will.

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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Better Call Carl Spector!

I hired Carl for a second time on a moving violation. By the books I was looking at a 6 month suspension of my driver’s license, points against my driver’s license and a hefty fine to pay. I don’t know how Mr. Spector does it but, I received only a 10 day suspension, no points and a modest fine to ...pay. Mr. Spector is always up front with you and never sugar coats the possible outcome. He always gives you reality first, worst case and best case possible outcomes. He has been in his profession long enough to accurately predict possible outcomes of the case he is handling and he is well respected among his colleagues. The court environment is very intimidating if you have never been there (and I don’t recommend it to anyone). But, if you need someone to represent you until the very end and protect your interest, Mr. Spector is the right person to be with. He is a Class A professional worth every cent. Thanks again Carl for you professional service and your due diligence. I was satisfied with the outcome.

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