Peter H Lederman

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Peter H Lederman

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Freehold, NJ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

4 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ

About Peter

Biography

Passionate and Personal Attention. Award Winning Super Lawyer. 153+ 5 Star Reviews.

Passionate and Personal Attention. Award Winning Super Lawyer. 100+ 5 Star Reviews.

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Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 50 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lomurro Law

4 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ, 07728

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Peter H Lederman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

178 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vishal | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DWI Attorney in NJ

When I first received my DWI, I was terrified, I thought I would lose my license, job, and overall, my humility. The weekend after I was arrested, I met with Peter that Monday afternoon, after doing as much research as I could over the weekend, looking for the best DWI lawyers in NJ. Peter's name cam...e up, and his reviews, while at first glance might not seem like they are real, are in fact real. I can personally attest to this fact. Peter Lederman is the best DWI lawyer in NJ. During the first meeting, I was given the assurance that he would work to get the best possible outcome in my case, and ultimately, I did. Throughout the process, Peter was always reachable, and his office is excellent to work with. Also, Peter is very stern in terms of what he demands from his clients, and I now realize the importance of the things he asks you to do. Additionally, I was a little disappointed towards the end of the whole process in regards to what the outcome would turn out to be, but I now realize that this was the best possible outcome in my case, and I cannot be any more grateful than I am now for having retained Peter as my attorney. I was able to go from a 2nd tier DWI, with stiff penalties, high BAC, and irrefutable evidence against me, to a tier one DWI with a 3-month suspension, with no BAC on record. This entire experience was life changing, and Peter not only made it bearable, but also guided me towards a path where I can remain standing at the end of the day, and continue living my life. Do not make the mistake of drinking and driving; call a friend, Uber, taxi, or whatever else, but please do not drink and drive. And, if you make do make the mistake, like I did, then make sure your first phone call is to a loved one telling them how sorry you are, and admitting your mistake, and the second one to the best DWI attorney in NJ, Peter Lederman.

Posted by Chris | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The BEST DUI Attorney out there

Peter as a person is very caring and honest which to me is a great trait to have in a lawyer. He without a doubt treats you as person not just another number as most attorneys do. Peter is the best dui/dwi attorney there is. In the beginning stages he is very informative as to your individual situati...on as all cases are different. After explaining to Peter what had happened he then in return gives you all the scenarios that you could be facing when it comes to the charges. Once receiving all the discovery for the case he will then be able to tell you the best case scenario and worst case scenario so that there is no surprises the day of court. Going into my case I truly felt that I had backed myself into a corner and would be facing the worst case scenario for my particular situation. But much to my shock Peter had come through above and beyond what I could have even expected. To say that Peter won the case for me would be an understatement. He not only shocked and surprised me with the outcome he has given me a completely new twist on life once again. Along with the win and some extra encouraging words of wisdom after all was said and done he helped open a new light in life for one which will not be taken for granted again. So when looking for an attorney the only way to go would be to pick Peter Lederman because if you choose somebody else you will be just slighting yourself. Thanks again Peter for everything

Posted by Hardik | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best by a Long Shot

¬¬Mr Lederman has been great since the beginning. I got a DWI in New Brunswick, NJ. Mr. Lederman told me what my best and worst case scenario form day one. He treated me as if we were related, and his genuine care for the matter is indescribable. During the “discover” phase he gave me new options, ba...sed on what he saw and his experience in the matter. At court, he was able to do even better than his prediction. I blew a .16 in the Breathalyzer (double the legal limit), which should have been 7 months – a year license suspension, interlock device for one year, surcharges of $1000 per year for 3 years, and potential loss of insurance, and I ended up with a reckless driving and 45 day license suspension. My suggestion is if you want someone to tell you as is and fight for you, go with mr lederman, and you wont regret the decision.

Posted by Cam | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Experienced DUI and DWI

I retained Peter as my lawyer for a difficult DUI case and he did an excellent job representing me. Its often difficult to judge how good expert service is when we have little or no experience in the field we are reviewing and this is especially true in the case of Lawyers. How good is the contrac...t they write or how well will they represent me in court? Peter will do an excellent job and his laser focus on DUI / DWI law makes him the right choice if you are facing these charges. During your consultation Peter will go over all of your options and the consequences of those options in an easy to understand manner. For my situation proceeding to trial was the only option that made sense. I was most impressed with Peter when we got to trial. He was clearly an expert in his field as was evidenced by his deep knowledge of DUI / DWI law and the lines of questioning that he took. In our case he was able to poke holes in a number of the State's case against me because of errors by the officer who charged me and this would not have been possible if Peter was unprepared or inexperienced. He took my very difficult case and was able to win it with his approach. I don't know how many lawyers in NJ would have been able to achieve the win but I suspect that very few could. You can't go wrong picking Peter Lederman to represent you.

Posted by Suzanne | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Look No Further

If you've gotten a DUI in the state of NJ like I did, take it from me -- you MUST talk to Peter. Peter Lederman prides himself on knowing more than anyone else -- cops, prosecutors, other attorneys -- about the laws and technicalities surrounding DUI in NJ -- because he studies and teaches them. It... amazed me how many aspects of my arrest the cop did incorrectly, from pulling me over, to my roadsides, to the breathalyzer. Unreal. And all of these things add up to a very weak case for the prosecutor. Peter was able to reduce my DUI to a reckless driving ticket. A TICKET!!! And ultimately saved me $5k+ in fines and fees, etc. (BTW, my blew a .14). I did lose my license for a period of time, but I do not have a DUI on my record that will follow me for the rest of my life. This is HUGE. And from what I know, its extremely rare for a prosecutor to agree to this. You can roll the dice with another lawyer, or you can guarantee yourself the strongest case and best outcome with Peter. Your call.

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Christel Lugo

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have had the privilege of working with. He is incredibly well-versed in DUI/DWI law, with the seemingly effortless ability to cite cases and make cohesive arguments that win the day. I had the immense good-fortune of working with him on a DUI as co-counsel, and I gained a lot of insight into how to approach those cases due to his careful consideration and analysis of the facts. He was respectful and encouraging of my work product, while also giving me constructive feedback. He even put on a masterclass in how to handle client interactions. With his vast experience and his breadth of knowledge, Peter is definitely the advocate that you want on your side."

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Mark Apostolou

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an authority in the field of DUI/DWI, and I have consulted with him regarding several complex issues. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients."

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Andrew Leimbach

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is an outstanding and well known attorney in the community with substantial experience handling DWI matters. I had the pleasure of attending one of his CLE seminars, gaining valuable knowledge in his field of DWI defense. He went above and beyond by staying after the lecture to answer questions and offered himself as a resource for any future issues. He has on countless occasions provided me with valuable information and insight into the art of defending a DWI case."

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Gary Flynn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter is both a talented lawyer and a consummate gentleman. I have both taken ICLE seminars he has been a part of as well as observed him in court. I was in court on an occasion that Peter was in the middle of trying a DWI case. Now normally municipal court trials are not the most interesting cases to watch but I do take the opportunity to observe them when I am already in court to see if I can pick up some tips. Well I got more than that on the day I saw him. I got to see him skillfully poke holes in the prosecutors case while still remaining respectful to all involved. His client went from a DWI with other related charges to a ticket with low fines and no points. I can't remember the violation because it is so difficult to get for your client even in a speeding case where unsafe operation is a good result. He gave me his card and told me to call if I ever had any questions. The bottom line is not only did he call me back he gave me his cell #. He is a Lawyer's Lawyer"

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John Koufos

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the benefit of attending an intensive series of DWI classes taught by Peter. He is an authority on DWI law and always makes himself available to clients and colleagues."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Outstanding Attorney Of The Year, New Jersey State Bar Association

2020

Outstanding Attorney Of The Year, New Jersey State Bar Association

2006

Municipal Court Attorney of the Year award, Middlesex County Bar Association

2006

Court Practitioner of the Year, Middlesex County Bar Association

2000

Advocacy Award, New Jersey State Bar Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Equity Shareholder, Davison, Eastman, Munoz, Lederman & Paone

Associations

2010 - Present

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

2003 - Present

Monmouth Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutors Association

Member

Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey Association

Member

American Trial Lawyer Association

Member

2002 - 2008

Middlesex County Bar Association Municipal Court Committee

Member

1999 - 2001

New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Section

Chairman

1997 - 2001

Middlesex County Bar Association Municipal Court Committee

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. FilsenBringhurst

Defendant allowed to make application

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Education

1974

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Franklin and Marshall College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar

DWI Update

2016

New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Conference

"Municipal Court 101"

2016

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Hot Topics in Municipal Court Law

2016

Middlesex County Bar Association

Annual DWI Seminar "How to try DWI Cases"

2008

Middlesex County Bar Association

DWI Sentencing Laws

2007

New Jersey State Bar Association

Trial of an Alcotest Case"

2007

Middlesex County Bar Association Seminar

DWI Sentencing Issues

2007

Mercer County Bar Association

Alcotest: So What's the Story

2006

Municipal Court Practice Committee

Update on DWI Sentencing Laws

N/A

Monmouth County Traffic Officers Association

DWI and Municipal Court

N/A

East Brunswick High School

DWI Sentencing as it Pertains to Underage Drinking

Publications

Languages

English

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