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I have been practicing law for fifteen years in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Municipal Court/DWI Law. I have been practicing immigration law since 2005, and focus on removal defense and family immigration cases. I have spent the last five years working on I-601A Provisional Waivers for people from nearly every continent in the world. I have practiced deportation defense in many immigration courts throughout the country. As a former criminal law clerk, I had the opportunity to understand the inner workings of criminal law, and have used my experiences in those areas to defend people throughout New Jersey. I have been a Municipal Public Defender for the Palisades Interstate Parkway Court since 2006. I handle many DWI matters each year in my public defender and private practice.
My office is small. You will always see me when you come to have an appointment. The person going to court with you will be me. That is how I run my practice, and you can count on that.
Outside of the office, I am married, with two wonderful children. I enjoy sports, the gym, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Practice areas
- Immigration: 50%
Removal, Asylum, and Deportation Matters, Criminal/Immigration Matters, Family Immigration, Citizenship, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers (I-601A), Consular Processing, Adjustment of Status Applications, ICE
16 years
- DUI and DWI: 25%
Private Practice representing individuals across New Jersey on DWI Matters. Trials, motions to suppress, and evidence hearings.
16 years
- Criminal defense: 25%
Criminal defense at Superior Court and Municipal Court. Have handled trials, motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, appeals, and post-conviction relief motions for a variety of clients. Also work with many criminal defense attorneys as immigration counsel, determining what pleas and actions can be taken for immigration purposes.
16 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 2004 | 12/28/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| NJ SuperLawyers - Immigration | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top Lawyers - Immigration Law | Bergen's Top Lawyers | 2018 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 DWI Lawyers, New Jersey | The National Advocacy of DUI Defense, LLC | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Family Sponsored Immigration Specialist of the Year - USA | 2014 Global Mobility & Immigration Awards | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Bergens Top Lawyers | 201 Magazine | 2014 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | William J. Quirk, Esq., LLC | 2016 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor - Criminal Justice | St. Thomas Aquinas College | 2011 - 2020 |
| Partner | Meehan & Quirk, LLC | 2008 - 2015 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ Chapter American Immigration Lawyers Association | EOIR Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
| Bergen County Bar Association | N/A | 2004 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 2004 |
| College of New Jersey | B.A., Summa Cum Laude | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Consequences for Municipal Court Offenses | Immigration Law and Municipal Court | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Matter of Salazar | Alien granted Cancellation of Removal; later alien naturalized. |
A very intelligent lawyer
Posted by Emmanuel Ajayi
Sat Feb 08 2020
Best attorney helping me get my case dismissed
Posted by anonymous
Mon Jul 13 2015
Good experience and great service
Posted by Hicham
Mon Oct 27 2014
The best immigration lawyer !
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Sat Sep 20 2014
Best Immigration Attorney in New Jersey
Posted by Ramon
Wed Apr 23 2014
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(17)I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Nataliya Gavlin, Immigration Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Professional, dedicated and experienced attorney.
I endorse this lawyer.
This Attorney is a well respected member of the legal industry, they go above and beyond to fight for their clients and I highly recommend them for legal counsel.
Matthew Nezhad, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. William is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for his clients.
I endorse this lawyer and his dedication to the profession.
With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Quirk is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, he is your answer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Adam Lustberg, Immigration Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
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I have known Bill Quirk for many years and have worked with him on several cases. I regularly seek his advice regarding the immigration aspects of my own clients' matters and his expertise is top notch. I recommend him without reservation.
Warren Sutnick, Immigration Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Quirk on several matters. He is an experienced attorney who is very well respected. He is a strong advocate and works diligently on behalf of his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Quirk.
Jay Nunez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
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Mr. Quirk regularly provides thoughtful, thorough, and correct answers on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer.
Alan Peyrouton, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
William is an outstanding advocate for his clients. We worked on a variety of matters together and he always impressed me with how he prepared for every case. He is a consummate professional and I hold him in high regard.
Michael Gerace, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Bill Quirk is an experienced immigration and criminal defense lawyer. His knowledge in both fields of law serves his clients well and makes him an exceptional asset to his fellow lawyers in the community.
Benjamin Kelsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 15, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I have known Bill Quirk for some time and worked with him on several cases. He is an amazing attorney whose breadth of knowledge always impresses me. He is honest and trustworthy and always goes the extra mile for his clients. It is my honor to endorse him.