John Steenwyk Avery

John Steenwyk Avery

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ridgefield, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +3 more

559 Bergen Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Ridgefield, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

We service all Superior and Municipal criminal offenses. Drug Possession and Distribution, Domestic Violence, Theft, Assault, etc.

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Comprehensive DUI / DWI defense. Where most attorneys will simply plead your case out to the prosecutor without looking at the evidence, we aggressively seek all possible defenses and will go to trial to get you the best outcome possible.

20%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Whether you are the Landlord or the Tenant, we know both sides of the fence to ensure the fairest outcome possible. Residential and Commercial clients welcome.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 9 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2016

Active

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Location

Avery & Avery, Esqs.

559 Bergen Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Ridgefield, NJ, 07657

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John Steenwyk Avery's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Manuel | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired attorney

Hired John to help evicting a squatter at my apartment. John was very professional and knowledgeable. Always reachable and communicated very clearly steps on how to mediate the situation. John, won us the case and I am very grateful to have hired him. His pricing is very reasonable and I would gladly... hire him again.

Posted by Maureen | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

I hired John in 2015 to help me purchase a home. I went through 3 properties and in each of them John uncovered many issues with the homes that would have made selling the property later on impossible. John constantly stood his ground against pushy sellers and always had my best interest in mind. He ...was extremely patient when dealing with other difficult lawyers and he worked with me for a year and a half until we found the right place! I cannot say enough good things about him. His availability, thoroughness, patience, and care are qualities that one does not find easily today.

Posted by Y. Kim | April 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He's hands down the best attorney

I just had a DUI case and he got me with the best outcome and he finds best tactics to resolve and at the end he was overall good honest man who was not looking for money like some other moron lawyers around here and likes to dedicate to helping clients. I relied solely on John and hes a good man of ...good heart before he is an attorney. I deeply thank you.

Posted by Tyler | March 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Succinct, helpful, consultative.

Immediately answered my question regarding a traffic court summons with effective advice.

Posted by Eddie | March 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incisive, conscientious, and effective.

From the very first phone conversation, I was made aware of his expertise in regards to my situation. His knowledge and experience gave me the comfort I needed in knowing my matter would be dealt with accordingly and with full effort. He was thorough with his explanation of how things would entail,... and not once did he stray from this fact. The results, which were extremely positive to my specific case, went exactly as how he said they would be from day 1 of our consultation.

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John Steenwyk Avery's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Avery is an excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."

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Peter Weinman

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on his concise, coherent, and carefully crafted opinons here on Avvo, I endorse this lawyer."

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Sandra Choi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an intelligent, caring and compassionate attorney. I endorse him without reservation."

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Sandra Choi

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Homer Jordan

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Layni Rothbort

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Peter Weinman

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Avery & Avery, Esqs.

2012 - 2017

Law Clerk, Avery & Avery, Esqs.

Associations

2016 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marijuana Possession and DUI

Dismissal

Marijuana and Paraphernalia Possession

All Charges Dismissed

Harassment

Dismissed

Marijuana Possession under 50 Grams

Dismissed

Marijuana / Drug - Distribution - Several Pounds

All Distribution Charges Dismissed

Drug Possession - Bergen County

Dismissed & Expunged

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Education

2012

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Italian

Korean

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