Michael Chazen

Michael Chazen

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Freehold, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

4400 US Highway 9 South, Freehold, NJ

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

37 years | 2,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Michael Chazen, Esq.

4400 US Highway 9 South, Freehold, NJ, 07728-1383

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Michael Chazen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Morris | September 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Giving him 5 stars.

this is Morris from Newark, and will write this 5 star review and say that this lawyer did everything to help a man who needed a real good lawyer. I did hire him for the case and he did what I needed. He came through for me and I give him the 5 star recommend. Peace.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding, Compassionate. The lawyer to look for if you have criminal case.

I am really impressed with this lawyer and how he worked so hard for me. He somehow got me through a very hard time with criminal charges that I thought would land me in jail for a long time. Before I decided to hire him he had already given me a sense of calm and advice that made me feel trust and... confidence that it would work out, and it did. He's always in communication and knowledgeable. I went from a mandatory minimum of 3 years to probation so I definitely recommend Michael Chazen if you are looking for a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michale is somebody you can depend on for criminal defense!

My ex husband got into serious trouble and god sent Mike to us. I have been working with him in last three to four years. He is professional, knowledgeable, open and compassion with a good faith and good heart. To all the good thing, he is also listening and respectful. I like his quote " I never fe...ar to fight in the trial". The warrior attitude suits me best! He got my ex to three years PTI when he was charged with two counts of felony. Though my marriage fell apart after the case, I still appreciate all his hard word and highly recommend him to everybody who is in need.

Posted by Norm | May 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Chazen is a First Class, Exceptional and Wonderful Criminal Defense Attorney.

Michael Chazen is an attorney I will always very highly recommend to anyone who is being charged in a criminal case. He got me bailed out after a week long source hearing in the Jersey Superior Court when my first lawyer couldn't do it, and then got me probation with no time in prison when I was pos...sibly looking at more than 10 years in my credit card fraud case involving the vitamins and supplements my company manufactures and sells through the Internet and and tv infomercials, which the prosecutor seemed to believe I illegally made millions and millions from,. This attorney is professional , trustworthy and very knowledgeable and was able to handle most of my court dates without me traveling back and forth from Illinois what probably would have been like 50 times. I showed up about 5 times and then after the first witness was over Michael and the prosecutor reached a deal for probation instead of the 7 years that the prosecutor wanted all along, and the judge let the jury go home and case ended. That day I said guilty and 2 months later I flew back to Jersey for the last time in my life and walked out of court and flew back to Illinois with probation as a free man. Michael spent two weeks preparing with me for the trial. Michael is very caring, gives you his home number, and treated me like family and because of him I'm still in business and putting my twin girls through college at the University of Chicago. Final words: Michael is a great trial attorney who is professional and very dedicated to helping people.

Posted by Josef | April 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Mr. Michael Chazen.

I am a very satisfied client. I hired this lawyer Mr. Chazen for my case in Essex County Superior. He took it to trial and got me off. What he did for me felt like a miracle. I say he is excellent because he is very hard working, prepared me every step of the way in the case, treated me with respe...ct, and kept me calm, and explained the whole process. My codefendant was afraid to go to trial and took a 5 flat to testify against me. When Mr. Chazen could not get me probation, he said it would be a good idea to keep battling. Now I am a free man and my bud is in a Jersey state prison. Mr. Chazen is the best choice I could have made for a criminal defendant's lawyer. I am obviously a very happy with what this lawyer was able to do for me.

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Michael Chazen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Blauvelt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael and I have worked on cases together. He is an excellent attorney and my first call when I am contacted by someone with a very serious criminal matter."

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Yeugenia Samardin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Mike as THE criminal Defense attorney you want! He is the man you want standing next to you in court when facing your darkest moments. He has the skill, experience, knowledge and confidence in his trial abilities to assist clients facing heavy sentences. He has represented doctors, lawyers, and other professionals in criminal matters with finesse and he is kind to everyone, he really cares and will go above and beyond. I could write forever, heaven forbid you find yourself facing federal, state, or municipal charges, call Mike... enough said!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished - Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Overall Clint Rating in Criminal Law - 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Client's Choice - Criminal Defense, Avvo

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Michael Chazen, Esq.

1991 - 1994

Designated Counsel - Criminal Defense, Office Of The Public Defender

1988 - 1991

Associate, Budd Larner, PC

Associations

1991 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Zowasky

Conviction reversed on appeal..

State v. Whyte, 133 N.J. 481 (1993)

Conviction reversed.

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Education

1988

Albany Law

JD - Law Review

1984

New York University

AB - cum laude

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Polish

Activity

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