Scott A Gorman

I have worked with a number of lawyers in both my personal and professional life. Scott is by far the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He understands the issues and the limitations of the law better than anyone. He has an impeccable court demeanor and preparation for eac...h appearance is second to none. I was constantly surprised at Scott's knowledge and comprehension of the case history even surpassing the Judge. You can do no better than Scott Gorman representing you.

Having been "busted" for a crime that should not be a crime (i.e., possession of cannabis under 50 grams, + paraphernalia), which is unbelievable in this day and age that we're still doing this, I came to realize that retaining an attorney would be pivotal as I proceeded to become wrapped up in the s...ystem's red tape. Relying on a friend of the family, I ended up at first with a man who was both a bad attorney and a bad person, and it's rare I get all judgey like that in print, but it was palpably true to the point where the "This is wrong!" feeling was practically slapping me in the face, and the Internet agrees about his credentials. I won't give his name, but he was loathsome. Then, thank heavens, I checked NORML's website for legal help, and there on the NJ page was a short list of lawyers. Scott Gorman was in Hackensack, the Bergen County seat, and out of all who were listed, he seemed the most appealing and sounded reputable. My optimistic suspicions were confirmed when I called him the next day, and he picked up the phone himself and was immediately immensely knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring. I could perceive right away that we were on the same wavelength, and he was sympathetic. We met in person and there was no doubt in my mind that this was the right attorney to represent me, a thirty-something professional woman who is far beyond the range of the usual motley crew of young high school– or college-age males who are arrested for cannabis offenses. (Note: I got pulled over because I had fuzzy dice hanging from my rearview mirror. Seriously, that is the only reason. So, my advice to you is do not hang things from your rearview mirror. And endeavor to change the marijuana laws!) Mr. Gorman is not going to get on a moral high horse and ride roughshod over your morale until you are utterly downtrodden. He's not going to BS you and blow smoke in your ear. He'll be clear with you about what the challenges are in your particular case, but whatever your circumstances, he will be prepared and competent and will come out swinging. We feared the worst because of some trace of a past offense that could not be substantiated by normal methods of inquiry due to expungement. Still, even faced with ironclad evidence and seemingly without the recourse of a conditional discharge, Mr. Gorman did his very best and put my best face forward in front of the judge. (The judge was an excellent man, as well.) In the end, the conditional discharge was obtained. Mr. Gorman always kept me abreast of the evolving circumstances, and he always responded to my e-mail questions about what would be happening to me. Being at court with Scott Gorman, I did not have fear gnawing away at my insides as I surely would have if I were on my own, or worse, with that first lawyer. I knew that no matter what, he'd make sure no real harm came to me—after all, I had not perpetrated real harm upon society, and even in this crazy mixed-up world, some measure of Earthly justice should be served. (Though I am so jaded in general, I do believe that justice for all will ultimately be dispensed at the end of wordly time—every dog has his day.) So rest assured, if you are fortunate enough to find your way to Mr. Gorman, you will be in good hands. Everybody screws up. Us regular folk do it in these little silly ways, while Big Important People do it behind closed doors, sealing so many fates with handshakes and the greasing of palms, and rarely ever being caught or paying a price for their actions. I'd rather be one of the little guys, because when the trumpets signal the end is at hand, the Big Fish will fry worst of all.

Both my boyfriend and I are very pleased with Scott's overall support during a very difficult and trying time. Scott was there on weekends, off hours and basically anytime we needed him; he would always be in constant communication. During this difficult time, Scott was able to clearly and honestly e...ducate us on the laws, and the overall process so there were no surprises. He was very comfortable and displayed his knowledge when necessary. The level of professionalism and experience that Scott brings to the table ended us with an overall win in court! Scott also took it a step further and followed up on any other lingering concerns, which goes to show that he genuinely cares about his clients. Overall, I can say with a high level of confidence that working with Scott will guarantee you concierge’s level of service and peace of mind!

In October of 2011 I was pulled over for a motor vehicle offense that, according to the municipal prosecutor, would carry a 30 day suspension of license. Since I drive for a living and my employer stated that any loss of license is an automatic termination of employment, I started searching for an a...ttorney. One of my friends suggested Scott. From the moment we first spoke I knew that he was going to fight my case with everything he had. We made several court appearances because the prosecutor would not budge on the suspension, but ultimately Scott got my ticket reduced to an offense that carried no suspension of my driving privileges , no insurance premiums , and a fine that I could afford. Scott’s knowledge, professionalism & relentlessness got the job done. Thank you Scott for all your hard work!!!

I just wanted to say THANKS AGAIN for all your assistance during my final restraining order appeal and hearing. Since my case involved a restraining order, I was truly terrified of what the end result could be, however, every time we corresponded (whether it was email or phone) you knew exactly wh...at was going on, and how to guide me, which made me realize that I definitely picked the right person to handle my case. Your professionalism, courtesy, kindness, knowledge of the law, etc., made me feel very comfortable and confident working with you. It is due to all your hard work, and knowledge, that the outcome of my case came out exactly as I wanted…..as a winner!! In addition, even though you handled my case a couple of years ago, I recently had to touch base with you to ask you some general information. True to form, you were there, ready, willing and able to assist me. Not only that, but as soon as I called you, you remembered exactly who I was and what my case was about. You are a true asset to anyone in need and I would recommend you highly to anyone that needs to hire an attorney