Jonathan F Marshall

Jonathan F Marshall

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Freehold, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +6 more

82 Court Street, Freehold, NJ

About Jonathan

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

82 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728

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53 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

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222 South Broad Street, Suite 101, Trenton, NJ, 08608

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54 Grove Street, Suite 1B, Somerville, NJ, 08876

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73 Mountainview Boulevard, Wayne, NJ, 07470

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574 Newark Avenue, Suite 204A, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

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5918 Main Street, Suite 201, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330

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217 High Street, Suite 201, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060

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Jonathan F Marshall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Communication Issues Overshadow Reputation

I reached out to this firm on four separate occasions to seek a consultation. Each time, I was connected with a different paralegal and had to repeat and rephrase my situation from the beginning. This lack of internal communication was frustrating and raised concerns about how well they coordinate wi...thin the firm. During the calls, they repeatedly emphasized their strong relationships with local courts and judges. At first, this sounded reassuring, but after speaking with a few other attorneys, I realized this was more of a sales pitch than a substantive reason to choose legal representation. While Mr. Marshall himself may be an excellent attorney—as some reviews and his credentials suggest—the firm's structure and client communication leave much to be desired. After doing further research, including reading several one-star reviews on AVVO, I became aware that they often assign attorneys based on internal availability rather than client fit. That’s a red flag for anyone expecting individualized attention, especially for complex or sensitive matters. There also appears to be inconsistency in how they handle what might be considered “low value” cases. In some situations, the firm seems to back out politely instead of taking a case, possibly due to lack of resources or interest. While understandable from a business standpoint, this should be more transparent upfront. If you’re considering this firm, I strongly recommend asking detailed questions about who exactly will be handling your case, how communication is managed, and whether they have the capacity to give your matter the attention it deserves.

Posted by Elizabeth | April 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Tier Attorneys!!

I reached out to the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall to help me with a criminal charge I received. When I initially contacted the office, I was extremely worried for my future as this is not something I was familiar with. Within minutes of speaking with Mr. Jonathan Marshall, he calmed my nerves an...d put my mind at ease. He assured me that his team of attorneys was more than capable of getting me a result that I would be happy with and ultimately leave me with no criminal conviction. The Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall did exactly that. I was assigned attorney Jason Seidman who was an absolute rockstar. Extremely caring and considerate to all my worries and quick to answer any questions I had. My case ended in a dismissal! If you find yourself in legal trouble look no further than this office, they are top tier and fight for their clients.

Posted by Claire Paul | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Shoplifting

I paid $2500 to this law firm for my defense. Friends helped me with the cost, but they took the money and did nothing. On the day of court, they switched lawyers, and ABRAHAM N. BASCH was unprepared. I never suggested anyone go to this law firm. They'll take your money but won't help. Please avoid t...hem. After losing my mom in August, my 2-year-old and I are homeless. The Spanish lawyer they assigned didn't know how to help, and now I'm struggling to find a job to care for my baby. If you value your well-being, stay away from this law firm. They didn't know about my community service, and I had to leave my daughter with friends. After each day, I ended up sleeping on the streets. This law firm only cares about money, not clients. I regret not choosing a better firm. I'm writing this review using a friend's phone, and I'm crying because I'm homeless.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John and firm only want money and do not care about the client

We hired this law firm and they lost the case which was a restraining order case. They did not want to spend enough time with us to help prepare, so we went in half blind. The judge kept interrupting my lawyer and did not want to hear the facts. My lawyer did not push back well enough and caused the ...judge to miss relevant facts that would have won us the case. We were blamed for the loss and the firm did not take responsibility for it. To appeal. they wanted more money.

Posted by Sheila | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired

Fake and fraudulent testimonials...negligent...little to no effort in fighting for my husband...want the 7k we p

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Jonathan F Marshall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Cerussi

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is an excellent, top rate defense attorney. He is smart, creative, hard working, and most importantly honest and empathetic to all of his clients. Any individual would be well served to be represented by Jon and his firm."

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Thomas Martin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jon since I opened my practice in 2005. He has always been one of the most knowledgeable and innovative lawyers I know. I have seen him zealously come to court time and time again on the same case until he received the result he knew was right for his client. He is a tireless advocate and very respected by the defense bar, prosecutors and judges."

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Jeffrey Skiendziul

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is dedicated to his clients, committed to his profession, and has superior knowledge on the law."

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Severiano Lisboa

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Grasso

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Marshall is highly knowledgeable in the subject matter of municipal court and criminal defense throughout the State of New Jersey. I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard Biddison

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a longtime criminal defense lawyer, I have known John Marshall and his firm for many years. They are extremely knowledgeable in the areas of criminal law and DWI defense. I highly recommend them."

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Daniel Santarsiero

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for four years. During that time, I have been impressed with the breadth of his knowledge regarding legal and procedural issues in courts ranging from local municipal courts to the Superior Court of New Jersey. I likewise am impressed with his understanding of the practical 'nuts and bolts' of representing a client against whom serious criminal charges are pending. I would recommend John for all criminal matters."

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Travis Tormey

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I used to work for John at his firm. We literally handled thousands of cases together and he is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of criminal defense and drunk driving (DWI). I highly recommend him."

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Frank Gonnello

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jonathan is a true professional, and I'm lucky to be able to learn the profession under his wing. He has many years of trial experience, and I've yet to ask him a question about criminal law that he didn't have an answer for. I have a great deal of respect for him, both in the way he runs his practice, as well as the way he handles and treats his clients. By any standard, I feel that he truly is a 'Superb' lawyer."

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Jason Seidman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Colin Bonus

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Proetta

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Fay

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Mandel

Appeals lawyer

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Thomas Martin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Cerussi

Personal injury lawyer

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Frank Gonnello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Travis Tormey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Campo

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2011

SFST Instructor Certification, Impaired Driving Specialists

2010

Alcotest 7110 Certification, Draeger Technology

2010

DUI Detection & SFST Certification, La Pier & Associates

2003

Lifetime Membership, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

1997 - 1998

Alternate Prosecutor, Wall Township

1997 - 1999

Municipal Prosecutor, Borough of Matawan

1996 - 1997

Alternate Prosecutor, Township of Colts Neck

1995 - 2000

Associate, Cleary Alfieri & Grasso

1995 - 1998

Municipal Prosecutor, Township of Hazlet

1993 - 1995

Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Mauro Casci

1992 - 1993

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable John P. Arnone, J.S.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. O'Driscoll, 215 N.J. 461 (2013)

Reversed on Other Grounds

Gambino v. State Farm, 348 N.J.Super. 204 (App.Div.2002)

Appeal Won

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Education

1992

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Rider University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

CN12 News

Legal Commentator

2010

Law & Order

Legal Consultant

2010

House M.D.

Legal Consultant

2009

ICLE Conference

Legal Ethics & the Internet

1993

Brookdale Community College

Criminal Law in New Jersey

Publications

2012

Thompson Publishing Group/West Teens, Distracted Driving and the Danger of Texting

2012

Thompson Publishing Group/West Economic Troubles Lead to Increase in Domestic Violence

2010

USA Today Dealer Next Door: Selling Marijuana Becomes a 2nd Job for Many

2010

New Jersey Star Ledger Interceptor Breath Test Device Stops Drunk Drivers Before They Start

2008

West Publishing Strategies for Avoiding Incarceration for a 3rd DWI in New Jersey

Languages

English

Activity

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