I Paul Koutouzakis

I Paul Koutouzakis

also known as Paul

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 30 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Red Bank, NJ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

157 Broad Street, Suite 111, Red Bank, NJ

About I

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

And other Traffic Matters, including Driver's License suspensions and point issues.

60%
Criminal Defense 30%

Primarily Municipal Court Disorderly Persons Offenses and Ordinance Violations as well as Superior Court indictable offenses

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

157 Broad Street, Suite 111, Red Bank, NJ, 07701

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I Paul Koutouzakis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 94 reviews

Posted by Eric G | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Paul is the advocate that you need when the situation calls for it

Paul Koutouzakis stood by me during one of the most difficult situations of my life and he fought for the most favorable resolution that I could ask for. Daily worries about telling my children the reason why daddy wasn’t allowed to drive were finally put to rest when Paul scored beyond a home run. ... This was a grand slam. He didn’t make false promises, he called me out on any BS and gave it to me straight then at the end of it he delivered. I have a new lease on life and would emphatically recommend him as an attorney. Thank you so much for fighting for me Paul

Posted by Nadia | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Fantastic Lawyer!!!!!

Paul was fantastic. He helped me through a very difficult situation involving a hit and run. Paul was able to get both of the tickets that were issued to me which carried points, downgraded to a 'glorified parking ticket' that had 0 points. He knew that the girl who hit me was not 'all there' and Pau...l waited until I was in my car and out of the parking lot to make sure that I was safe. This was extremely stressful for me but Paul was with me all the way, explained everything to me and made sure that I was happy with the outcome before he agreed to anything with the other lawyer. I hope to never be in this type of situation again however if I need a lawyer for any type of traffic tickets I am definitely calling Paul again! 10 out of 10, I recommend! ;)

Posted by William | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI AND REFUSAL DISMISSED

I had a great experience with Paul. He was able to get my DUI and REFUSAL DISMISSED!!! Paul walked me through the court process. This wasn't an easy process it took months. He fought hard for this outcome. Not only did this outcome save me thousands of dollars it lifted a huge emotional burden for me... and my family. If anyone is looking for a lawyer, I would highly recommend Paul. I am so happy with the outcome of my case. Thanks Paul to you and your team at The Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall.

Posted by Desmond | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He will fight for you .

I had a wonderful experience with Paul, he came in swinging from the gate on the day of trial, I had a theft of service case that has been going on for about five years do to Covid and the complaining witness not showing up to court on multiple occasions. Paul went into court trying to make sure tha...t the case was dismissed from the start. The judge had to calm him down and subsequently she ended up dismissing the case and I was very happy. I immediately hired him for a case I have in Hackensack that I was thinking about using another lawyer. I would definitely recommend Paul for any case because he’s a “ bulldog “

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI Dismissed!

Super happy with Paul's level of service. He successfully had my DWI charge dismissed, and continued to ensure my case was successfully closed even after the court made a clerical error on their end after my case was resolved. He responds to all questions in a timely manner. If you are stuck in a to...ugh situation with a DWI, Paul will handle it. He has relieved a lot of stress for me through the outcome of my case, and I highly recommend his services.

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I Paul Koutouzakis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emeka Nkwuo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is a professional who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is highly respected and a phenomenal attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Candy Velazquez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a very knowledgeable DWI/traffic attorney. He is a very passionate advocate."

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Brett Rosen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Koutouzakis is highly knowledgeable attorney who puts his clients first."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Sean Doyle

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Bishoui Beshai

Family lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Devin Baer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Paul much longer than I have worked with him and as great a guy as he is, he is an even better attorney."

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Richard Chadwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Christopher Pollard

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Jay Bhatt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Paul. He's a very knowledgeable and passionate attorney. He goes the extra mile to ensure that our clients get the best possible results."

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Lawrence Centanni

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ioannis Athanasopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney and very knowledgeable of the law."

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David Sideman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a fierce advocate for his clients and knows what he's doing."

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Daniel Serratelli

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Joanna Perilli

General practice lawyer | 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."

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Christopher DeSocio

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul fights hard for his clients and is a great attorney."

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Brian Freeman

General practice lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a fantastic advocate on behalf of his clients and gets very good results."

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Brett Rosen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bishoui Beshai

Unknown lawyer

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Richard Chadwick

Unknown lawyer

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Daniel Serratelli

Unknown lawyer

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Jay Bhatt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Pastacaldi

General practice lawyer

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David Sideman

General practice lawyer

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Michael Dreskin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joanna Perilli

General practice lawyer

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Christopher DeSocio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Associate, Bhatt Law Group

2010 - 2014

Associate, Maduabum Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Associate, The Stabile Law Firm

2006 - 2009

Regional Director & Bar Review Instructor, Kaplan/PMBR

1996 - 2000

Assistant Solicitor General (Prosecutor), Cobb County GA Solicitor General's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Hudson County Bar Association

2005 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Education

1994

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Greek

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