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Clifford E Lazzaro
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Clifford E. Lazzaro has built a distinguished legal career, practicing criminal defense and litigation for more than three decades. He began as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office from 1988 to 1992, presenting over 1,000 cases to the Grand Jury and conducting numerous jury trials. He also served as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey from 1991 to 1992, further strengthening his trial advocacy skills.
A graduate of New York University, where he earned his B.A. in 1981, and Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where he obtained his J.D. in 1985, Lazzaro is committed to providing skilled, experienced and aggressive legal representation. He has a proven track record of success on very serious and complex cases. He is a highly skilled litigator who can lead a jury to a not guilty verdict and has done so on multiple criminal cases. His firm is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and guiding them through complex legal proceedings.
Clifford E. Lazzaro has over 30 years of litigation and trial experience, focusing on criminal defense, family law, and municipal court matters.
Since 1992, Lazzaro has focused on criminal defense, representing clients in state and federal courts. He founded Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C. in 1997 to provide dedicated legal representation in criminal law, family law, and municipal court matters. His practice includes handling complex trials and appeals in New Jersey on federal and state criminal matters as well as family law matters including high net worth contested divorce cases involving alimony, equitable distribution of marital assets, valuation of marital assets, custody and child support issues. The firm also concentrates on domestic violence cases involving Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’S) and companion criminal charges as well as DUI cases.
In 1997, he established Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., a boutique law firm dedicated to defending clients in criminal trials and appeals including Post Conviction Relief (PCR). His practice includes representing individuals facing state criminal charges in New Jersey or federal charges in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. His litigation experience allows him to develop effective defense strategies tailored to each case. The firm defends against state criminal charges involving murder offenses, death by auto, carjacking offenses, weapons offenses, CSEAM (Child Pornography) offenses, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug distribution offenses including being a leader of a narcotics trafficking network, maintenance of a controlled dangerous substance production facility, RICO, internet crimes, cyber stalking, asset forfeiture, etc. The firm also defends clients against federal criminal charges, including white-collar offenses such as health care fraud, corporate fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and mortgage fraud. Additional areas of defense include wire fraud, bank fraud, tax evasion, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, identity theft, and human trafficking.
Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
Family
30%
DUI and DWI
20%
Appeals
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2015 2011
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1996
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dhe BEST lawyer around!
If your looking for a really good lawyer! You’ve found him! Cliff is professional and knows his practice inside and out. Cliff saved my life. He gave me back my life! I was facing 20 years and we ended up walking out facing zero time after Cliff beat all my charges in trial. If you want to have someo...
Posted by Doreen | April 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
EXCELLENT Attorney!!
Mr. Lazzaro has been my attorney for many years and has also represented other family members. He has handled criminal and family matters and in both areas he has been able to obtain positive outcomes in all cases. If not immediately available, he promptly returns calls, keeps me in the loop and e...
Posted by JSweeney | March 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
I am writing a special review today. If you need an attorney please do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Lazzaro. Not only has he represented us in the past with a dismissal in a criminal drug case he also recently represented my husband in municipal court for several traffic offenses. My husband had out...
Posted by Lena | March 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
EXCELLENT Representation!!!!
I had an ongoing, complicated case that spanned both criminal matters in superior court and related matters in family court. I was referred to Mr. Lazzaro by several friends who highly recommended him and were happy with the outcomes of their cases. I had previously consulted with two other attorne...
Posted by Jennifer | February 18, 2011 | Domestic Violence
Review of Mr Clifford E. Lazzaro
Without Mr. Lazzaro's legal representation, I would never have been granted my final restraining order. He is a very experienced trial attorney who prepared me prior to my testifying. He won my final restraining order hearing. Highly recommended
Clifford E Lazzaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cliff is an amazing litigator and since we worked together in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office he has continued to develop and provide good service and good results for his clients. Of equal import, Cliff has developed substantial relationships with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle which allow him to effectively serve the interests of his clients. We all know that you need professional skills and people skills to make things happen. Cliff has both."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996.
Reprimanded issued in NJ, 1996
updated on 12/11/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
President / Managing Partner, Clifford E. Lazzaro & Associates, P.C.
1991 - 1992
Special Deputy Attorney General, State of New Jersey
1988 - 1992
Assistant Essex County Prosecutor, State of New Jersey
Associations
2000 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Trial Lawyers Association of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v MC, Union County Superior Court
The defendant was sentenced by Judge John M. Dietch in February of 2020 to a 3 year term with a parole ineligibility stip of 18 months.
State v RJ, Passaic County Superior Court
Charged with 2 counts of sexual assault, dismissed
State v DI, Fort Lee Municipal Court Both DWI's dismissed
The defendant received an 18 month probationary sentence, no jail and fines.
State v RM, Union County Superior Court
Vehicle stop, gun possession charge dismissed
State v DP, Essex County Superior Court First degree robbery charges dismissed
On August 19, 2019, the case was downgraded and remanded to municipal court. At the municipal level, the State moved to dismiss the case for lack of prosecution and Judge Anthony J. Frasca dismissed the matter in October of 2019.
State v CB, Hudson County Superior Court
Faced 25 years to life, accepted probation
State v RBB, Union County Superior Court
Defendant faced 40+ years, received 364 days
State v Bascus, Marcus, Essex County Superior Court
Defendant faced life, accepted 15 year plea deal. The co-defendant is sentenced to 95 years in a state prison with an 89 year period of parole ineligibility.
United States v T F, United States District Court (NJ/ Trenton)
The defendant faced 24 to 30 months, received 12
State v T F, Monmouth County Superior Court
The defendant faced 150 years, received 5 years
State of New Jersey in Interest of D G (Juvenile), Middlesex County Superior Court
The Court sentenced the juvenile to a 3 year indeterminate sentence over the objection of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
State v K D, Monmouth County Superior Court
The defendant's plea offer was 7 years New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) with 42 months of parole ineligibility. Case dismissed in September of 2014.
State v N G, Middlesex County Superior Court
The defendant faced a period of incarceration of 75 years in a New Jersey State Prison. In a negotiated plea, the defendant received 8 years New Jersey State Prison subject to the No Early Release Act or 85% rule and Megan's Law,
ES vs JS, Superior Court Chancery Division Family Part Atlantic County
Defendant's Application to Eliminate or Reduce Lifetime Alimony Granted
State v J H, Monmouth County Superior Court
Defendant faced 50 years, received a Flat 4 yea
State v B A, Monmouth County Superior Court
Defendant faced over 31 years, received 6 months
State v R S, Ocean County Superior Court
The defendant faced a period of incarceration of 88 years in a New Jersey State Prison. In a negotiated plea, the defendant received 8 years New Jersey State Prison subject to the No Early Release Act or 85% rule and Megan's Law.
State v F G, Union County Superior Court
Defendant accepted the amended probationary plea which no longer had NERA (85%) and Megan's Law consequences.
State v J S, Monmouth County Superior Court
At sentencing in November of 2010, the defendant received non-custodial, no jail probation with the requirement that he make restitution of $2,000.00 per month over the course of a 5 year period of probation.
State v F G, Union County Superior Court
In the middle of trial, the State offered to dismiss the second degree sexual assault count to third degree terroristic threats with a recommendation for a probationary sentence. The Defendant accepted the amended plea.
State v A E, Monmouth County Superior Court
The defendant received a 4 year flat term New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). The defendant is alleged to be a four (4) star general in the Bloods Gang.
State v S R, Union County Superior Court
After a 2 week trial in early August, 2010, the jury deliberated approx. 3 hours and 20 minutes and the defendant was found not guilty on all 4 counts.
United States v S L, United States District Court (NJ/Trenton)
Faced 51 to 63 months, received 24 months and was further ordered that restitution in excess of $530,000 be paid out of the defendant's seized property.
United States vs. L B, United States District Court (NJ/ Newark)
Defendant faced 51-63 months, received 30 months
CKH vs CHH Superior Court Chancery Division Family Part Bergen County
Defendant ordered to pay $19,500.00 per month as allocated support for Plaintiff and children
Education
1985
Touro Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
Rotary Club Monthly Meeting
Criminal Law
Languages
Spanish