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

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4.8 /5.0

117 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Responsiveness

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 anonymous | March 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very professional and capable team of lawyers

We had a very good experience with Jonathan F Marshall law office. They stayed on top of the paperwork and appointments. I got answers to all the questions I had and they promptly answered the phone any time I called. This is a highly reliable team of people.

Posted by Shawn | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great Presentation

I reached out to the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall for a free consultation, and from the very beginning, I was impressed. The attorney took the time to truly listen to my situation, showed genuine interest, and provided thoughtful, insightful feedback. That initial experience made it clear I w...as in the right place. Robert Grady handled my case, and he was outstanding throughout the entire process. He was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly responsive. Whenever I had questions or concerns, whether during business hours or after, he made sure to get back to me promptly. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, my case was resolved in my favor. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome and the level of service I received. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of strong, attentive legal representation.

Posted by SEGUNDO | March 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and guided me through every step.

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers were extremely helpful and professional. They handled my situation quickly and made the whole process much less stressful for me. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and guided me through every step. I’m very grateful for their help and would highly recomme...nd them to anyone needing a strong and reliable defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Got my reckless ticket dismissed and redcued my charges

I had the pleasure of working with Paul on my traffic tickets. I was stopped by state police in a high volume area, and accused of speeding, reckless driving, and a failure to keep right violation. I was facing possible license suspension of about 1 year from the total points of the offenses I was ac...cused of, combined with the reckless driving charge. I had never been issued any tickets before, so being accused of reckless driving had me scrambling for legal representation, especially since it was my first time seeking legal representation. I stumbled upon the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall after reading many positive reviews and seeing their very modern website which appealed to me. I contacted the firm the very same day I was pulled over and they were very quick to answer my call and communicated with me what the process would look like. After being paired with him, Paul communicated with me and was honest about the charges I was facing, but assured me that he would try to get my charges reduced to keep me on the road. After speaking with Paul, I was able to go in level headed, and speak to the judge in a calm way. Paul was able to negotiate on my behalf and get my reckless ticket dismissed and my charges reduced down to 4 points and fines. I went into my hearing fearing that I was going to lose my license and have to readjust my entire life, but Paul’s diligent work resolved that fear. I would recommend the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall to anyone accused of traffic violations. Their hard work was definitely worth every penny.

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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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