About Mitchell

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Practice Areas

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.

47 years | 2,000 cases

50%

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

47 years | 1,000 cases

17%

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.

47 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.

47 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.

47 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.

47 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.

47 years | 50 cases

Violent Crime 5%

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

47 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.

47 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.

47 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.

47 years | 20 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 47 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 47 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 38 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Mitchell E. Ignatoff, Esq.

560 Sylvan Ave., Suite 3061, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632

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Mitchell E Ignatoff's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by LD | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 thi...s 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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Posted by Pedro | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Steve | August 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Craig | August 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

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Mitchell E Ignatoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jubilo Afonso

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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 lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Dawkins

Criminal defense lawyer | 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 lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Brenden Shur

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Masiel Valentin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

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

Stanley Pietruska

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Remi Spencer

Litigation lawyer | Sep 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Szeto

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

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"I endorse this lawyer based on his background."

Michael Fedun

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."