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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

178 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 58 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI in New Jersey

I found Mr. Peter Lederman via internet and after reading all the reviews i considered hiring him as my lawyer. This was my first DUI and had very high BAC. I'm also an international student and could have faced immigration problems. I personally met him and he explained all the pros and cons and hel...ped me understand my case better. You have to be honest with him and tell him everything that happened. He will be harsh and truthful and not sugar coat anything, he tries to make you realize how this can affect your life and the life of your loved ones and to make you a better person. He recommended me to a counselor for assessing my drinking habits which i completed. He will ask you to write a bragg sheet and provide pictures of the place it all happened. Mr. Lederman went through each aspect of my case thoroughly and left no stones turned. He reviewed and explained me every step of the way. Being with him in the court room made me realize Mr. Lederman is prepared to fight for your rights without any hesitation i will recommend him. He has experience he is a well known lawyer. With all that being said i got my case dismissed after 6 months and received careless driving and lane change. If your in a similar situation and don't know what to do. Call him immediately the sooner the better you want to discuss your case and understand where you stand and Mr. peter Lederman is the man Drive Safe.

Posted by Alexandra | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

When only the best will do

There are no words to express how grateful I am to Peter and his team for everything they did for me. One fateful Friday the 13th I got pulled over and arrested for a DWI. Unfortunately, I had a very high BAC and was stopped in a school zone, so the chips were stacked against me. Needless to say, ...I was terrified. I spent a few days tirelessly researching attorneys and kept coming back to Peter...and thank God I did! I knew after our consultation that I had picked the right attorney, but still, there were no guarantees to what the potential outcome would be. Because of my high BAC and the school zone, I was looking at possibly losing my license for 1 to 2 years, having an Interlock device installed in my car when I eventually got my license back and having mandatory drug and alcohol counseling during my suspension. Peter did suggest I be proactive and voluntarily go to a drug and alcohol counselor before my court date and I absolutely agreed that would be in my best interest. The guilt and self-loathing I was feeling about this DWI was unbearable so I figured not only would speaking to someone possibly help me in the eyes of the court, but it might help me stop beating myself up. And it did, on both counts. The next few months were spent going back and forth with Peter and Jessica (his Para-Legal), looking over reports and videos and figuring out what I realistically hoped to achieve and what he thought was humanly possible. Well, I literally just got back from my day in court and I am happy, grateful, but mainly still in awe with the outcome, I didn't actually get what I was hoping for, incredibly, I received a sentence that was better than I ever could have imagined. My charge was reduced to reckless driving and 3 months of a suspended license. I truly hope you never need to hire Peter, but if you do, please be rest assured you'll be hiring one of the best!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Worth. Every. Penny.

I was referred to Mr. Lederman and his team by a friend who found himself in a similar predicament. I had just started my career at a hospital and a month later I found myself in this mess. I can not even begin to explain the amount of stress this entire ordeal has caused me. The thought of losing my... job, and the implications that a DUI could have in regards to traveling abroad had me in shambles. However, Mr. Lederman, Jessica, and Noreen were extremely diligent with my case and did not let let even one thing slip by. Mr. Lederman is not only an AMAZING lawyer, but such a good person. He understands everything his clients are going through and does everything he can to defend them. However, he does not mince words, and he will give you everything straight up but believe me when I say he comes prepared for war in that courtroom. A year and a half and a half a dozen court dates later, I was able to walk away with a careless driving charge and $300 fine. I now have a second chance to learn from my mistakes. If you are looking for representation, stop right now and call this man.

Posted by Dave | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended

With the unfortunate reality of a second DUI in front of me, Peter Lederman came highly recommended. Upon my initial consultation, I was quite impressed. But that was even more solidified while sitting in court hearing him try my case. Fortunately, with his extreme depth of knowledge of every law ...pertaining to the case and his professional aggressiveness, he respectfully shut down the prosecutor and the arresting officer. It didn't take long before they were able to negotiate a reduction to reckless. While i still lost my license, it was a substantially favorable difference than what could have been. This was a learning experience for me and I thank God that Mr Lederman was able to facilitate the mercy that was given to me.

Posted by Rob | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend To All!

I am a young man who was facing a DUI charge that had the potential to follow me for the rest of my life. Mr. Lederman was recommended to me and upon my initial meeting with him my concerns were significantly lessened. He was kind and I could tell he cared about helping people and treated me as a hum...an being and not just a client. Mr. Lederman was highly knowledgable in his field, and made sure he reviewed all aspects about the case to give me the best opportunity to fight it. He was able to get my DUI dropped and reduced my charge significantly, giving me the opportunity to continue my life without a DUI hanging over my head. Working with Mr. Lederman was truly a pleasure and he was able to produce a result for me that I did not believe was possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with a similar situation.

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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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