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 18 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI dismissed

Paul was excellent from start to finish. I was charged with DWI and Paul got the charge dismissed. I am a CDL holder, so this saved my family and I from a lot of trouble. Reckless driving with no suspension of license

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

TOP NOTCH

I cant say enough about Mr. Koutouzakis. He made me comfortable from the beginning and we made a plan, and he executed. If you ever need a Lawyer for DUI or DWI I would never use another law firm or lawyer other then Paul. I cant thank him enough for all his hard work!

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch Professional

Paul recently defended me for a frivolous misdemeanor where the accuser was trying to get money out of me. Paul's skill set was professional, knowledgeable, and overall excellent. He knew how to handle the case and the type of individual we were dealing with. With his vast years of experience, I foll...owed his recommendations, which lead to a full dismissal. Paul was personable, easy to talk to and has a really good energy about himself. I hope to not have to call him again for his assistance, but if I needed a lawyer, he would be the first person I would call. Thanks for the help and saving my record from a menace of a person!

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

TRO dismissed

Paul helped me with my TRO case. He is very down-to-earth and very candid with me. Paul did a great job at the TRO trial. It was definitely a very difficult trial. He is extremely sharp and observant at the trial and did a great job in cross-examination. The TRO was dismissed at the trial. I am very ...happy with the result. And I am very grateful for all the work that Paul has done for my case.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Legal Representation in TRO Settlement

From my first consultation, Paul demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and how it applied to my case. He was compassionate in his approach to my situation and helped me navigate this complex legal matter. Throughout the process, Paul was incredibly responsive and kept me informed of every ...development. His strategic thinking and attention to detail were evident as he meticulously worked my case over the course of a year. Paul was always adjusting his strategy as the situation changed and provided clear and practical advice but also provided much-needed support during a stressful time. After following through over a year he was able to obtain a settlement that was the best outcome for both sides and handled himself with integrity and professionalism the entire time. He treated me with respect and dignity while faced with shameful charges and helped me navigate the best outcome I could hope for in my situation

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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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