Mitchell Ignatoff - Lawyer in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Mitchell E Ignatoff

Criminal defense Attorney at Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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Highly Recommend

Mitch represented me in what should have been an open and shut matter and turned into being something so much more. Mitch was upfront about the options in proceeding with the matter and knew the laws inside and out. Mitch will fight for what is right for your situation. While going through all of this it was nice to know that I could pick up the phone at anytime with any questions or concerns and Mitch would answer them without hesitation. When you are going through a stressful situation you want someone you trust, Mitch is that person.

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

50%

I practice in New Jersey and New York. I am Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. I have been successfully defending clients in New Jersey and federal courts for over 25 years.
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44 years, 2,000 cases
DUI and DWI

17%

I have successfully defended clients in New Jersey and New York. Successful defense requires knowing the law, the science of alcohol intoxication, and how these new breath test computers work. Member, National College for DUI Defense
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44 years, 1,000 cases
Cannabis Law

5%

NJ has made marijuana legal but limited to 1 ounce. You can not purchase it legally until the Cannabis Control Commission has come into existence which likely won't be before June 2021 or later.
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44 years, 100 cases
Drug Crime

5%

Marijuana above 1 ounce is still illegal to posess; the police cannot stop you if they smell marijuana unless you have more than 1 ounce. How the police can figure out how much you have before they search you is a big question.
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44 years, 100 cases
Expungement

5%

rExpungements are available for more crimes and earlier in New Jersey. New York does not have a similar procedure; they have sealing, which many times is automatic but only for misdemeanors.

44 years, 50 cases
Federal crime

5%

I have had cases in the Southern and Eastern Districts of N.Y., the Eastern District of Pa. and the District of N.J. I have argued appeals before the 2nd and 3rd Circuit Courts of Appeal.

44 years, 50 cases
Sex crime

5%

My focus is to get adult clients into rehabilitation rather than prison. These crimes are very difficult to defend when youg children are involved since jurors believe that young children do not lie.
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44 years, 50 cases
Violent crime

5%

I have sucessfully defended many charges of robbery, aggravated assault and murder.

44 years, 75 cases
Juvenile law

1%

New York has raised the age for adult criminal responsibility to 18. There are different categories below that for different ages and different courts. New Jersey has juvenile court for anyone under 18 at the time of the crime.
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44 years, 50 cases
Speeding and traffic ticket

1%

The most serious of these are the offense that can result in suspension of your license. In New Jersey these offenses are in municipal courts. In New York they are in city, town and justice courts, although a few are in Supreme Court.
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44 years, 500 cases
White collar crime

1%

These crimes are variations on theft and fraud and can be quite complex. Most serious wite collar crimes are prosecuted in Federal court. Misapproriation of money by an emplyee is prosecuted in state courts.
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44 years, 20 cases

Former muncipal prosecutor.

Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney (1 of approx. 250 of 70,000 lawyers)

SuperLawyer, 2005.

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Licensed for 44 years

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 1979

Updated 11/17/2022

State NJ

Status Active

Acquired 1978

Updated 11/06/2022

State PA

Status Administrative Suspension

Acquired 2000

Updated 12/04/2022

State CT

Status Inactive

Acquired 1988

Updated 09/23/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Mitchell

Mitchell E. Ignatoff, Esq.

560 Sylvan Ave.

Suite 3061

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2020

Highly Recommend

If your looking for someone that is going to fight for your rights.This is your guy. My experience with Ignatoff as my lawyer was amazing, He listened and understood everything I told him. He dealt with things in a professional manner and he’s very proficient at what he does. You won’t regret it .

Posted by LD | September 22, 2015

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Posted by Menna | August 27, 2015

Menna

Mitch is a great lawyer, he is very personable and cares about his clients. He helped me achieve the best scenario possible for my case and did everything he could. He's not like most lawyers and goes out of his way for you. I would recommend him for anyone who wants a skilled, professional, and caring lawyer.

Posted by Pedro | August 17, 2015

Well worth the money

My husband was accused of hitting a high school student with the sweeper and he wasn't even in the area of the incident. The family of this student sued my husband and he had to go to court, once in court Mr. Ignatoff informed the judge that the case couldn't be heard in that jurisdiction because my husband is a township employee so a change of venue was done. When the court date arrived the other party never showed up and all charges were dropped.. We were very happy with him that when another matter arose we didn't hesitate to use him again.

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Posted by JP | August 12, 2015

Highly Recommended Attorney

I was extremely satisfied with the representation provided to me by Mr. Ignatoff. Mitchell was prompt in all our communications and it was obvious that he was very familiar with the subject matter of my type of case. He clearly explained all my options and did not pressure me in any way when it was time for my decision on my preference for the final disposition of my case. Our dealings were fair and expedient so I would have no hesitation or reservations recommending Mr. Ignatoff to my closest friends and relatives if they ever needed similar representation.

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Posted by Craig | August 11, 2015

The Best

I have used Mr. Ignatoff for various legal matters, and court filings throughout the years. He has always gone above and behind and has excellent communication skills. He doesn't take a retainer and disappear until the next court date to talk.

Posted by Steve | August 11, 2015

Best of the best.

I had a consultation with Mr.Ignatoff. He agreed to take my case. He went to work on it right away and got the facts. He defended me and got me back my life as I knew it. If it was not for him I'am sure my life as I know it would have been over.

Posted by Dale Smithstein | June 20, 2015

Absolutely the best lawyer. Hands down.

I was scrolling this site for a workers compensation lawyer and decided to look up my old lawyer, Mitchell Ignatoff. I had him as a criminal lawyer for numerous cases in 1999. The best. Your freedom is worth the money.

Posted by Mr. Victorin | October 18, 2016

Immagration

I'm an immigrant. I was found guilty of some charges that prevented me from becoming a citizen. I hired Mr. Igantoff. After a lot of effort he was able to find transcripts of my trials. Then he was able to get all the guilty verdicts dismissed! if you get in trouble, I highly recommend him.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Prosecutor
Plainfield Municipal Court
2001 - 2005

Self employed
1986 - 2010

Education

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
LL.M
1999

Legal Cases

U.S. v. Akande
We won.

State v. Rivera
Client won and made new law.

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2003 - Present

Bergen County N.J. Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
Member
1995 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Trustee
N/A

New York City Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
Member
N/A

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
N/A

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
N/A

New Jersey Supreme Court
Admitted
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

New Jersey Super Lawyer
NJ Monthly Magazine
2005

Certified Attorney
New Jersey Supreme Court
2000

Publications

New Jesrey Law Journal
An Expensive But Necessary Extension of the Confrontation Clause
2008

New Jesrey Law Journal
Way Off the Mark in Denying PTI to Undocumented Aliens
2007

Speaking Engagements

Skills and Methods
Criminal Trials
2010

ICLE Skills and Methods
Criminal Trials
2009

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (21)

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jubilo Afonso

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Ignatoff has always been very diligent in reviewing each and every case to make sure his clients get the justice they deserve. I endorse this lawyer."

Molly Full

Unknown Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Dawkins

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mitchell was opposing counsel when I was a Newark Assistant Municipal Prosecutor. He represented his client competently and aggressively. He is an excellent Defense Lawyer. He is also very knowledgeable."

Jeffrey Hodge

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brenden Shur

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Masiel Valentin

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mitchell is an excellent DUI attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

Stanley Pietruska

Unknown Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Remi Spencer

Litigation Attorney | Sep 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Szeto

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer based on his background."

Michael Fedun

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mitchell for many years and am impressed with his knowledge, comportment and judgment. He has a thorough understanding of the law, which is coupled with his practicality and common sense. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of excellent counsel."