Jonathan F Marshall

Jonathan F Marshall

4.8
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

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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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10 Allen St #2D, Toms River, NJ, 08753

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

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9 Caldwell Place, Suite 1, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

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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

4.8 /5.0

117 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Lawyers!!!

Jason was phenomenal he helped our family out with a situation we were dealing with. His response was quick, he was professional and the whole team was on top of everything every step of the way throughout the process. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall. They are absolutely the b...est!!! Thank you Jason and the whole team that handled our case, responded to our calls an email.

Posted by Jon | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Defense Representation!

Paul really came through for me! I really appreciated his direct approach and demeanor in handling my case and working with me! Good guy!

Posted by William | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

experience, respectful and knowledgeable

Had a great experience with my court appearance, Casandra DeStefano was wonderful representing me today.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Robbed

Payed $2500 and their lawyer disappeared. Broke the law as I was robbed. Caused the minor case to prolong and damaged my chances of winning including stress on me.

Jonathan Marshall

Replied last October 22, 2022

It is impossible to provide an intelligent response to this review given that it is anonymous and there isn't any statement of facts at all to help us research the matter. We would welcome the opportunity to explain our side of the story but I can't even identify who this possibly is or what may have actually transpired in their case.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Never called me back

Mr. Marshall never returned my call when a problem came up in my case that his firm was handling. They were quick enough to take money and ask for more. They tried to say that the problem was a whole new case, which was not true but he didn't even call back to discuss with me, just an office worker.... Very disappointed and would never recomend them to anyone.

Jonathan Marshall

Replied last August 01, 2016

This former client had their case favorably resolved by another attorney in my firm with admission into Pretrial Intervention on or about October 2015. Their was no complaint or dissatisfaction whatsoever voiced with respect to representation at that time. In fact, the result was the very best that anyone could achieve based on the facts of the case. The client successfully avoided a felony conviction by virtue of the resolution provided she stayed out of trouble for one year, reported to probation as directed and submitted clean urine tests for drugs. In late June 2016, approximately nine months after the case was satisfactorily resolved by my firm, we received a call from the former client indicating that she had violated the terms of Pretrial Intervention and was being brought back into court. I was not aware of the telephone call until this review as it was directed to the attorney in the office who had handled the client's case. The former client was advised that a fee was required to represent her at the termination hearing and that she still owed money on the original case which she had not paid. This is the same conversation that would have occurred had she called any criminal attorney I know. It was only because we required payment, something which every lawyer would have demanded, that the negative review was posted several weeks later. The review has nothing to do with the quality of our representation but rather annoyance because we would not take on new proceedings for free that arose well after we favorably resolved the former client's case.

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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

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