I am beyond satisfied with the result Mr. Koutouzakis have brought and he has been very patient, thoughtful and fought hard over a year of litigation and got my charges down from a felony to petty disorderly person. I know I could of went to jail if the things went sour, but Mr. Koutouzakis have got me into diversion program, I could of not ask for a better lawyer.
Thank you & God bless
Paul fought hard for this case and was able to get me the best result possible. He saved me from losing my license and now I’m able to continue working my job and attend my university. I can’t thank him enough.
I'm a second generation Greek American born and raised in NJ. I became an Eagle Scout in 1987 and still try to keep active in scouting through my 8 year old son. Schooling brought me down South where I started my legal career as a Prosecutor in Atlanta. I moved back up here in 2000 and have been living in Hudson County, which is where I met my wonderful wife Chrissy, ever since. Recently moved to Monmouth County where my family belongs to a Greek Orthodox church and we are expanding my practice. I enjoy music, the outdoors, entertaining friends and family, and movies. I am passionate about advocating for my clients and work very hard to get the best results possible for them. I take pride in those results and always give it my all. Pleased to give free consultations so contact me if you need some sound advice. Thank you.
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Felony to Petty Disorderly
I am beyond satisfied with the result Mr. Koutouzakis have brought and he has been very patient, thoughtful and fought hard over a year of litigation and got my charges down from a felony to petty disorderly person. I know I could of went to jail if the things went sour, but Mr. Koutouzakis have got me into diversion program, I could of not ask for a better lawyer.
Thank you & God bless
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Posted by Panah | August 18, 2023
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Traffic Case
Paul fought hard for this case and was able to get me the best result possible. He saved me from losing my license and now I’m able to continue working my job and attend my university. I can’t thank him enough.
Posted by Myranda | August 9, 2023
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The most dedicated lawyer in NJ
When I tell you Paul is the best man for the job, there is no other. I had a TRO and three criminals charges in two difference cities. Paul worked relentlessly to get TRO dismissed and accomplished that without me having to say a word to the judge! He even got one of my criminal charges dismissed without me being in court. I’m well aware that I’m not the easiest client to take on and my situation was by no means simple to take on. Luck wasn’t on my side but Paul made it happen for me, kept me sane and hopeful throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend better representation.
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Posted by David | August 7, 2023
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David Lima case
I had a court day with in 24 hour and I needed a lawyer for my case and my friend John help me search a lawyer online and sent me Paul my way and help me through my case it was tough one too but Paul guide me through this case help me win this case against the mother of child with her lies in court . Paul is my first lawyer I ever hired and thanks to him I am became a free man in the domestic violence court and only God know why he sent me Paul in my path . Thanks Paul for helping me I really appreciate this Lawyer and once again thank you
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Posted by Carol | August 3, 2023
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Jersey City Justice
I was new to the courtroom process but Mr. Koutouzakis taught me how to get involved in my defense. He was vigorous in the trial like a young lion. He was knowledgeable about the laws pertaining to my case and WE WON!
Posted by Priscilla | June 16, 2023
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Great experience
Paul is great to work with! He's a trustworthy attorney who explains everything in detail and makes the process a better experience for all parties involved. With Paul's representation, I was able to get the charges dismissed. The guidance provided by Paul helped keep me at ease; he was also very thorough with updating me throughout the process until everything was taken care of. If you need an attorney, he's your guy!
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Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2023
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Mr. G
I wanted to reach out and write a review about Mr. Paul Koutouzakis. He was consistent with his work with my TRO case. Mr. Koutouzakis negotiated and made my experience with the difficult challenges i faced to be heard . His consistency his hard work and his time to make me feel comfortable and helped me understand that he is educated and has a good history on matters with TRO's and possible criminal charges i was facing We accepted eachother with trust and guidance as a client and her lawyer. I recommend Mr. Koutouzakis and his great coworkers who do hard work and take time to listen. Thank you All, Best.
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Posted by David | May 29, 2023
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Excellent and Reliable
I was facing a simple assault/disorderly conduct charge after a domestic incident with my wife when we were both not in the right frame of mind. As a person who shies away from conflict I had never had anything like this happen before in my life, let alone a criminal charge so as you can imagine I was in shock that I had gotten myself into such a situation...my wife and I decided to put the situation behind us and were moving forward together but an arrest warrant did arrive for me given that it was a domestic incident. Jonathan F. Marshall was one of the firms I reached out to and in no time an attorney out to me detailing what he recommended I do. Paul was then quickly assigned to my case and he guided me with regards to what to expect. Paul contacted me to make sure that I did not forget the court dates, and was able to get the charge dismissed and expunged. I can't thank him enough for his help for not only getting this dismissed but for the peace of mind he gave me.
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Posted by Anthony | April 10, 2023
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Great Attorney who cares about his clients.
I usually do not write reviews, but I feel compelled to write this for anyone looking for a competent attorney with your well-being in mind. This is not my first experience dealing with an attorney. In the past I have felt that some of my attorneys have taken the easy way out in order to expedite the process- saving them time, but at my detriment. Mr. Paul Koutouzakis worked hard for me, even when due to my ignorance I may have settled for a less than satisfactory result. Paul restored my faith in legal representation. Rest assured, he will fight hard for you, and he will get results.
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Posted by Tarik | February 16, 2023
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Very patient and effective attorney
I recently finalized a court case that actually started at the Covid '19 outbreak.
The court system was down for that long period due to the pandemic and because of the patient, unrelenting and dedicated work of my attorney Paul Koutouzakis I was able to have the charges dropped.
I will always be grateful to the John Marshall Law Offices and will continue to recommend them highly.
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Posted by Stephanie | January 29, 2023
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Paul is an excellent, skilled attorney!
My family was faced with an accusation of domestic mischief from a close family member. We had to face a court date while my husband was forced to leave our home. The stress of all of this was intense and devastating, until we hired Paul Koutsakis. From the very first call. He offered us comfort and support while suggesting that he was sure we would win in court. He was right! The outcome couldn’t have been better. Mr. Koutsakis successfully settled the case in our favor.
During the time we knew him, he expressed genuine concern for our plight. He demonstrated on many occasions that he truly cared.
We have tremendous faith in Attorney Paul’s knowledge of the law and skill he applies to each situation. Without hesitation, we can confidently recommend him to anyone who is facing legal action. Thank you, Paul, from the bottom of our hearts.
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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2023
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An attorney with Integrity
Before I reached out to Paul, I already spoke with ~20 attorneys and they didn't show any interest in the details. Paul never sugarcoat things or try to scare me, as the other attorneys did. He is patient when answering my questions; He always gave me a call to summarize things when the meeting is over; and He never ghost me. He demonstrated the characteristic of Integrity.
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2022
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Better call Paul!
To start if you need a lawyer who doesn’t back down for the best outcome and truly cares for his clients, Paul is 100% your man to call! I hired Paul for a TRO case, he worked his magic and got my TRO dismissed. I was also facing a 2nd degree felony and could’ve landed me 10 years behind bars but Paul wouldn’t take that as an option. He made sure the truth was known and saved me from spending time behind bars and having my record ruined. I can’t thank him enough for that. Paul is the best man for the job!!
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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2022
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Trustworthy attorney who saved Christmas!
I want to first start by saying THANK YOU to Paul for all he did. I am a very anxious individual, and this was my first experience getting in trouble with the law (to say I was terrified is putting it lightly). My family (God bless them) searched essentially “best lawyer” and we ended up with Paul Koutouzakis (grateful is an understatement). He was able to plea bargain charges down and ultimately dismissed (!) Paul was there whenever I needed him. Through out this ordeal, I found that I felt like a “piece of paper” a lot-Paul treated me like he would a family member. For that I am forever grateful. If you find yourself in a predicament, do yourself a favor and give him a call. Thank you for everything, Paul.
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2022
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Excellent Attorney
Paul did an outstanding job handling my case. He kept telling me that “we would keep chipping away at it until we get the best outcome”. Paul was true to his word, he was able to get my criminal charge dismissed and expunged from my record on the very same day. I am very happy and grateful that Paul was assigned to my case.
Special shoutout to Matthew Dorry. Matt handled one of the days in court - Matt was up to date about the facts of my case, thanks to Paul, who was lead attorney. Matt was responsive and made me feel comfortable the few days that I worked with him.
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Posted by Adam | October 20, 2022
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OUTSTANDING Attorney!
I was involved in a harassment/simple assault case, where charges were filed against me as well as the other party. Not only was this upsetting, but I had never been involved in anything like this before. Paul guided me through every step of the process, speaking to me on numerous occasions prior to my court hearing. Paul was professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. He really made me feel like I was in the best possible hands throughout the process. We just had my court hearing and through Paul's expertise and relationship with the prosecutor, he managed to get my charges dismissed and all records immediately expunged. Thank you Paul for walking me through this process and getting me through this ordeal! I would absolutely recommend Paul Koutouzakis for any court case you may have.
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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2022
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Simple Assault
I had a simple assault (criminal) case that was lowered to a non-criminal. The witness wanted to battle it out in trial. Paul appeared virtually by my side for over 7+ appearances over 9 long months. He gave me sound and logical advice. Even though the odds were against us, he told me to never give up until the very end. And I will be honest, there were definitely times where I wanted to just go to trial to get it over with.
He reminded me on more than one occasion that I was the client, and he would abide by my wishes, and that if I wanted to give up, I could. I think an attorney/client relationship works both ways. Just as I chose him and his law firm to represent me in court, they also had the right to choose me as a client. Paul did not have an easy case. Paul and the Law Offices of John Marshall could have refused to take my case based on what I told them before retaining them. But in the end, they chose to represent me, and for that, I am very grateful.
And during this time, Paul was undergoing spinal surgery. I wasn't aware of this. Regardless of his personal situation, he showed commitment and ability to perform under pressure. I'm not sure what he did behind the scenes, but it worked. Paul, if you're reading this, thank you for representing me in court, and I wish you a speedy recovery!
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Posted by Jose c | September 16, 2022
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Excellent Lawyer
After looking for the right lawyer I found Paul and what kind I say he was GREAT! He took his time to listen to me and work with me and made feel very comfortable. He really saved my life and I will forever appreciate that. Thank you once again Paul.
Posted by Elizabeth | August 31, 2022
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6 Traffic Tickets ! - Excellent Attorney
Paul was incredible from the very beginning when I panicked receiving 6 traffic violations and the fear of losing my license. He helped me through scheduling the court date and was right there with me through meeting with the prosecutor and then the judge. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome with no points on my license and just having to pay some fees ! Highly recommend Paul for any type of moving violations
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Posted by Mohammed | August 25, 2022
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Speeding ticket
Paul was amazing delivered everything he promised and more. I only got 2 points on my license as opposed to the 12 my ticket warranted. He was very transparent through the entire process would highly recommend!!!!!!
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Unknown Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
"Paul is an extraordinarily friendly and knowledgeable attorney. I have worked closely with him on several cases and it is not only his mastery of the legal topics but his ability to communicate the information to his clients that I find impressive. Many of the cases we work on together are family law matters and are therefore of a sensitive nature. Paul is able to handle these matters with the competency required and the humanity they deserve. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Mr. Paul Koutouzakis is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate. He invests heavily into each and every one of his cases. Paul is extremely professional, well-spoken, and a mentor of mine. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Paul. Not only is Paul one of the nicest guys that you will meet, he is also one of the best attorneys that I have had the privilege of working with. I often seek his advice and counsel when it comes to resolving a difficult Court matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Paul Koutouzakis is an expert attorney in the areas of criminal law, traffic violations, and DWI defense. I watched him zealously defend his client in a DWI trial and was impressed by his knowledge of the law and passion he displayed in defending his client. Do no hesitate to contact him for a municipal court or criminal matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Paul is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney who is well versed in many areas of the law. In the several matters I previously had with him, he aggressively represents his clients to the utmost extent."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I see Mr. Koutouzakis in court often. He is always well prepared and it is apparent that he is very knowledgable. He also appears to always make sure he does whatever it takes to achieve the best possible results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
General practice Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Koutouzakis and I worked together on various matters ranging from traffic violations to criminal felonies. He is genuine and passionate attorney who is well versed with the statutory and case law. Overall he is an excellent attorney who has an outstanding reputation in the legal community. I would definitely recommend him."