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  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Licensed for 15 years
William J Quirk
William J Quirk
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About William

Experienced Immigration, DWI/Traffic, and Criminal Attorney in Bergen County. Free Telephone Consult

I have been practicing law for nearly 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

Criminal defenseDUI and DWIImmigration
  1. 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

    15 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    Private Practice representing individuals across New Jersey on DWI Matters. Trials, motions to suppress, and evidence hearings.

    15 years

  3. 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.

    15 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

354 State Street
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William J. Quirk, Esq., LLC

354 State Street
Suite 202
Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Office (201) 968-0800
Fax (201) 968-0089

Website

www.quirklawllc.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NJActive200401/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers893
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Top Lawyers - Immigration LawBergen's Top Lawyers2018
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2018
Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2017
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Top 100 DWI Lawyers, New JerseyThe National Advocacy of DUI Defense, LLC2015
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
Bergens Top Lawyers201 Magazine2014
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2014
Family Sponsored Immigration Specialist of the Year - USA2014 Global Mobility & Immigration Awards2014
Rising StarSuperLawyers2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerWilliam J. Quirk, Esq., LLC2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor - Criminal JusticeSt. Thomas Aquinas College2011 - 2018
PartnerMeehan & Quirk, LLC2008 - 2015
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
NJ Chapter American Immigration Lawyers AssociationEOIR Committee Member2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/A2008 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationN/A2004 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Seton Hall University School of LawJ.D.2004
College of New JerseyB.A., Summa Cum Laude2001
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Immigration Consequences for Municipal Court OffensesImmigration Law and Municipal Court2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Matter of SalazarAlien granted Cancellation of Removal; later alien naturalized.

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Best Immigration Attorney in New Jersey

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The best lawyer I have ever met. He cares about his client and there well being. Very understanding and sensitive. In the courtroom his confidence makes you feel like there is nothing to worry about despite how much may be against you.
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Molly Full, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Car accident 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.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Nov 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro

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, Car accident 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.

Shadi Sheidayi, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer and his dedication to the profession.

John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 20, 2014
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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, Personal injury 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
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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
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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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James Seplowitz, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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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
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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.