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Charles F Clark

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My main strength is my trial experience. I spent many years trying complex criminal cases for every type of criminal offense. I do not worry about being taken advantage of in plea negotiations because I have the confidence to go to trial on any case.

I stress to my clients that my firm takes a trial posture on every case. We do not go to trial on every case and are often successful in our plea negotiations. But our clients do have all of the options available to them and can feel confident that they will have an excellent chance of success if they choose to go to trial.

As a criminal defense lawyer, I really feel strongly about protecting my client’s rights, ensuring that the State has sufficient proof to even charge my client and protecting my client from being pressured into sacrificing his constitutional rights.

– Charles F. Clark, Founding Partner, Clark & Clark, LLC

Practice areas

Federal crimeDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    24 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    24 years

  3. Federal crime: 25%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1 Broad Street.
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Clark & Clark, LLC

1 Broad Street.
Suite 7
Freehold, NJ, 07728

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Jersey City Office

665 Newark Avenue
Suite 402
Jersey City, NJ, 07306

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDelinquent199707/11/2019
NJActive199504/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Certified AttorneyNew Jersey Supreme Court2015
Board Certified - Criminal Trial AttorneyNew Jersey Supreme Court2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerClark and Clark, LLC2007 - Present
Assistant ProsecutorMonmouth County Prosecutor's Office1995 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New Jersey State Bar Associationmember2008 - Present
Monmouth County Bar AssociationmemberN/A
Monmouth Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committeemember2010 - 2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
Rutgers UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1991
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Mandatory Training - Assistant ProsecutorsEyewitness Identification Procedures2007
Mandatory Training - Assistant ProsecutorsPreparing a Trial Notebook2006
Training - Monmouth County Police AcademyThe NJ Criminal Code - 2C2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. T.M.Plead to Amended charge of Possession of CDS (3rd degree); 2 Years probation; $1000.00 fine
State v. B.M. - Monmouth CountyPlead guilty to Count 1 Unlawful Possession of a weapon (3rd degree); other 2 charges dismissed. Credit time served and $155.00 fine
State v. P.P.Amended Charge of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary (3rd degree); Flat 3 years New Jersey State Prison (eligible for parole in 9 months); $155.00 in fines
State v. D.H.Defendant admitted into Pre-trial Intervention Program (PTI) – Charges to be dismissed in 12 months if no new offenses – No Megan’s Law and No Parole Supervision for Life

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Excellent Attorney and result

Posted by anonymousMon Feb 15 2016

Hired Charlie for defense of a minor. Excellent attorney and is well respected by his peers. Explained exactly what would/could happen and delivered the result we were hoping for. Very personal and great guy to deal with.
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Amazing Lawyer!

Posted by MicheleTue Jul 28 2015

Charles Clark helped me out with a simple assault case. I was worried because I'm not one who typically gets into trouble. Charles explained to me the possibilities of what could happen and throughout the process up until the court date, we corresponded just so I can be more at ease about my case. Charles was very knowledgeable about the possible outcomes, while at the same time talking to me in a calm, friendly, and courteous manner to make sure I felt more relaxed. If you have another lawyer and his name is not Charles Clark, I suggest you drop that lawyer and get this one. By the way, the outcome of my simple assault charge was that it was dismissed. Thank you again Charlie!!
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Julian Cordero, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Nov 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Anthony Vecchio, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2015
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Charlie's qualifications and experience are among the best. I would highly recommend him.

Michael Cirigliano, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
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Jason Volet, Juvenile law Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Charlie for years on co-defendant matters. He is extremely well prepared and works hard for his clients.

Thomas Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2012
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Charles and I handled a case where he represented the wife and I represented the husband. From what I witnessed, he kept his client well informed, was punctual and was prepared.

Mark Bastian, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2011
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I recently watched Charles in action in a highly contentious and emotional trial. He did an excellent job. I was especially impressed with his measured trial techniques, timely objections and professional demeanor. He had a superior grasp of all of the factual and legal aspects of the case and certainly served his client well under trying circumstances. You would be well served with him as your criminal defense counsel.

John Koufos

Charlie and I had codefendants in a CDS case in Monmouth County. His command of the law and trial skills were impressive. He is wonderful at cross-examining witnesses and I learned a lot from watching him.

Jonathan Lomurro, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 7, 2010
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