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Laura C. Sutnick is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney with a demonstrated track record of success. She is a former prosecutor and the founding member of Sutnick and Sutnick, LLC, a boutique criminal defense law firm established in 2002 in Hackensack, New Jersey.
She is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney and has tried many high-profile cases that have received extensive media attention.
A seasoned lawyer, Ms. Sutnick handles a wide range of criminal cases, including those involving domestic violence, drug charges, DWI/DUI, juvenile offenses, sex crimes, violent crimes, shoplifting and theft. Ms. Sutnick represents clients at all levels of the New Jersey Court system, including the Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court, where she has been a part of and argued precedential cases leading to published opinions.
Laura has also represented clients before the executive branch of the government. In 2015, in a high-stakes prosecution, Laura represented a Marine sergeant who was arrested and charged with a crime. After advocating before the Pardon and Clemency Advisory Board, Laura obtained a rare executive pardon from then Governor Christopher Christie.
Laura is a leader in the legal community and was proud to serve as the 126 President of the Bergen County Bar Association. She has been a member of the Association for over 25 years and served on the Executive Board, as a Trustee, and as Committee Co-Chair of the Criminal Law and Municipal Court Committees. Laura is a frequent lecturer at legal education seminars
Laura currently serves as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School where she teaches Persuasion and Advocacy. She also volunteers annually at the law school’s Denis F. McLaughlin Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop. Previously, she taught at Cardozo School of Law’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, which was established by renowned trial attorney Barry Scheck, Esq.
Furthermore, Laura authored a chapter in a legal publication entitled “Litigation Strategies for Internet Pornography Cases” where she shared her insights for defending such highly-specialized matters.
After graduating with honors from Boston University, Laura earned a law degree from Cardozo School of Law. Following law school, Laura began her legal career as an assistant district attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York. During her 7-year tenure, Laura tried many serious felony cases, including homicides, sex crimes and armed robberies. She was promoted to senior trial attorney and worked in the Homicide Grand Jury, Investigations and Felony Trial Bureaus.
To Laura, the practice of law is very personal. She recognizes that every client needs an individualized defense based on their own personal circumstances and the specific facts of their case. She is a zealous litigator who understands that honesty with clients and collegiality with colleagues and the Court are hallmarks of effective advocacy.
Ms. Sutnick is proficient in Spanish, allowing her to communicate with a greater number of clients.
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Drug Crime
20%
Domestic Violence
15%
Sex Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Awards
2026 2022 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC
(201) 342-8555
Fax
21 Main Street, Suite 150, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Posted by Carlos | October 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sutnick & Sutnick -- The Best Legal Team You Could Ask For
Laura Sutnick was truly outstanding from day one — professional, reassuring, caring, and incredibly effective. She guided us through every step with clarity and confidence, and the result was far better than we could have hoped for. If I could give 10 stars, I would. I highly recommend the team at Su...
Posted by Marc | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Legal Service
Laura is incredibly responsive, insightful, bright, and professionally instinctive. Upon hearing the facts of my matter, she not only instantly understood what needed to be done legally, but also took real-world and reputational consequences into account. She inspired great confidence in me during ea...
Posted by Oliver | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best Defense Attorney in NJ State
I was arrested in mid-2019 in NJ and the allegations contained two felonies, three criminal violations, and four traffic tickets/moving violations. I retained Laura Sutnick at the recommendation of another attorney I was separately working with. Additionally, I was in an extraordinarily difficult sit...
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Drug Crime
A great resource during a very difficult time
Laura helped me thru a very difficult time when I was arrested for possession. As soon as I spoke to her on the phone I knew she would take care of everything. She walked me thru the process and what I could expect and then continued to communicate with me regularly. She was always available when ...
Laura Sutnick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Laura Sutnick is one of the top criminal trial lawyers in New Jersey, having successfully tried numerous murder cases and other serious felonies. Her clients are always well represented. Laura is knowledgeable, personable and always approachable. If you have an issue to strategize in a criminal case, then Laura Sutnick is the attorney to contact."
"Laura is a first-rate criminal defense attorney with a long history of success. Her reputation in the legal community is beyond reproach. I highly recommend her!"
"Very experienced attorney who is talented and willing to go the extra mile to represent her client's interest. I have also had the opportunity to be her adversary during a domestic violence hearing and she was very prepared and advocated for her client's position at a high level. She is the real deal."
"Laura is a dedicated, well-prepared, aggressive litigator who fights every step of the way for each client she represents. She is a seasoned, well-polished attorney and very active in our local Bar activities. Laura is also a true colleague who selflessly shares her strategies and insights in order to assist a fellow defense attorney. Therefore, I an pleased to unequivocally recommend Laura as an excellent advocate in our profession."
"Laura Sutnick is an outstanding lawyer. She has excellent trial skills and works hard for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura has litigated many criminal and juvenile cases and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients, resulting in many positive outcomes for their cases."
"Ms. Sutnick is an excellent attorney. I have known her for many years. She is highly respected in the legal community. I highly endorse Ms. Sutnick."
"Laura is an outstanding attorney with a strong work ethic. She is well respected in the legal community. Her advocacy in a court room is second to none. I highly recommend Ms. Sutnick"
"I have known Mrs. Sutnick for over 20 years. She is an outstanding advocate, and I highly recommend her."
"Laura is an extremely experienced and compassionate criminal defense attorney. Although it looks like she only weighs 100 pounds, I would not want to be the police officer on the stand being crossed examined by her."
"I have known Laura for over ten years. She is both professional and personable. She has a wide range of knowledge and experience. She is a highly competent attorney that I would strongly recommend to anyone."
"I have known Laura for over 15 years we worked together. Even back then she stood out from the rest of our colleagues. She was incredibly hard working and thoroughly prepared for every case. Her knowledge of the law is impressive. You will be in excellent hands with Laura as your attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 50 Women New Jersey Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Client Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Partner, Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC
1993 - 1999
Senior Trial Attorney, Kings County D.A.
Associations
2014 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationTrustee
2010 - Present
Haworth Road Runner's AssociationDirector
1999 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationChairperson, Municipal Court Committee
1999 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationCriminal Law Committee
1999 - Present
Bergen County Bar FoundationJuvenile Law Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
New Jersey v. Vasquez
Attempted murder charges reduced to conspiracy to commit aggravated assault
New Jersey v. Kennedy
Armed robbery charges reduced to theft
S.D. v. L.F.
Restraining order dismissed after trial
New Jersey v. Morales
Not Guilty at trial
New Jersey v. Douglass
Not Guilty at trial
Education
1992
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Defending Child Sex Abuse Cases
Criminal Law
2012
Intesive Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Skills Advisor
2011
Megan's Law and Parole Supervision for Life
Criminal Law
2011
Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Skills Advisor
2010
Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Skills Advisor
2009
Intensive Trial Advocay Program
Trial Skills Advisor
Publications
Languages
English
Spanish