Eric J. Sarraga

Eric J. Sarraga

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

24 Bergen Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 6 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2020

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 8 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2017

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Location

Foy & Seplowitz, LLC

24 Bergen Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Eric J. Sarraga's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jen | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Cares

Before finding Eric, we were working with an attorney who seemed to be working against my husband rather than advocating for him. Despite having multiple videos that clearly supported my husband’s account and not the accusers’, she continually pressured him to accept a plea deal. We felt lost, discou...raged, and completely hopeless. A family member then recommended Eric Sarraga, and choosing him was the best decision we could have made. From day one, Eric and his assistant Elena truly listened to us, carefully reviewed the extensive evidence supporting our case, and were always available to answer our questions. Although no outcome was ever guaranteed, Eric’s knowledge of the law, thorough preparation, and deep understanding of our case gave us confidence going into trial. Within thirty minutes of the trial starting, Eric successfully had the case dismissed. The relief we felt cannot be overstated. While I hope we never need his services again, I would wholeheartedly recommend Eric to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. He is truly exceptional.

Posted by Kerrick | January 05, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best!

This is the best guy to go to ever I repeat ever! Always on time, always professional always transparent and gives it straight and he knows what he’s talking about. Just a stand-up guy. He helped me in a very drie of need and got me the justice that I really needed. I would choose Eric all the time...!

Posted by Katrena | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Bonus Addition

When my husband and I hired Jason Foy for his firearms criminal case, we did not know at the time we would also inherit another powerhouse attorney in Eric Sarraga. Eric took the time to understand my husband’s case fully and with his expertise and legal knowledge became an instrumental part of a suc...cessful outcome. We valued his sound advice and input and how he made sure we felt supported and informed of every step in the process. His commitment to my husband’s case was evident and his level of professionalism was commendable. Eric is an extremely responsive attorney who will work tirelessly for you. We were beyond impressed with the exceptional representation he provided on the team. He was always patient when talking to my husband and understood his anxiety given the severity of the case. I appreciated that so much. He was not simply a case; Eric saw the human component. That competence came across when he had to appear in court with my husband and you saw the thorough preparation that took place beforehand. My husband was never ill-informed throughout this challenging situation. Mr. Sarraga is a confident, knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled advocate for anyone seeking a trustworthy and dependable criminal defense attorney. Eric provided nothing less than outstanding representation. Without a doubt, we can recommend him on the highest level. Working on the team or solo, you will never go wrong with Mr. Sarraga.

Posted by Lillian | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing

Mr. Sarraga was an absolutely amazing attorney. His hard work gave my son an absolutely great outcome. He answered my calls and emails in a timely manner and kept me up to date with the going on’s of the case. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Henry | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

this guy absolutely has your back

He's there for you when you need him. I had a really difficult case that needed a lot of follow-ups and constant communication, and a lot of documents to go over. Eric was very accommodating to my schedule, easily reachable, explained everything went over all the information and definitely went abo...ve and beyond to help me.

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Eric J. Sarraga's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Foy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"While in law school, Eric assisted me during a homicide trial in the Bronx. It was during that trial, I knew one day we would work together. I gave him an assignment during the trial, and the work product he produced was outstanding! His input led to getting a favorable ruling from the court. The trial ended with a full acquittal. Since 2020, Eric has worked with me as an associate of my law firm. In his first week we traveled to NJ Superior Court, Middlesex County to argue a motion to dismiss for two brothers we were representing. Eric, reviewed the file and shared his ideas. It was his additional input that led to a full dismissal of all charges for one client and the other client's charges were lessen to one count, which was later resolved with a non-criminal disposition. Finally, Eric reasearched and drafted a compassionate release motion in Federal Court (SDNY) for a client who received a sentence of life without parole. Now the client is a free man! Eric is a rising star!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Bergen's Top Lawyers, (201) Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Associate, Foy & Seplowitz LLC

2018 - 2020

Assistant Deputy Public Defender, New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender

2017 - 2018

Law Clerk to the Hon. Sheila A. Venable, P.J.Cr., Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson County, Criminal Part

Associations

2020 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2020 - Present

New York Criminal Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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