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.

Practice Areas

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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

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

2nd dui case, and a refusal

Peter, is an expert at working out a win win situation that is favorable for his clients. I was able due to Peter focussing on the facts of the case with the prosecutor to walk out of court on my 2 offense in NJ, with a careless driving, not a wreck less but a careless. Peter is very blunt, however... he knows dui law, period. A lot of prosecutors do not want to go to trial with him because it will be a death match. Peter will also tell you straight, to be smart and don't call me anymore. He's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. If you make a mistake, and get yourself in a bind, call Peter Lederman Everytime. From my family to yours thank you sir... Nt

Posted by tara | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

the best of the best!

Peter and his team are amazing! They are responsive, caring and straight to the point. I am extremely grateful to have been referred to them. Peter took what would have been a 3rd DWI and by being extremely knowledgeable he looked at every and all aspects of my situation as a whole. He was able to fi...nd found that I wasn't properly counseled on a prior almost 10 years ago, so by knowing the laws and realities of it all we were able to get that offense vacated and turn the 3rd into a 1st. He was extremely diligent and went the extra mile to really help me legally as well as making some other suggestions of which helped my case and my life to date. I would highly recommend him and will forever be grateful. Also, if you ever need a witty joke...make sure to laugh at his too! :) Definitely helps to soften hard situations.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

DWI

Mr Lederman is the best in the business. I was looking at a loss of license for 2 years and my 20 year career. This was not my first time. It took close to a year but I ended up with a 90 suspension for wreckless driving. Peter is an expert . Thank you.

Posted by Willie | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Blessed and Worthy Decision

Peter Lederman was, referred to us by a policeman friend. As such, to the highest degree and without any hesitations or reservations, I will recommend Atty Peter Lederman, as the most worthy and knowledgeable lawyer to protect your rights in a DUI/DWI cases in New Jersey. Peter and his paralegal as...sistants: Jessica and Noreen, are so passionate when it comes to legally representing clients and so admirable for their awareness of your overall concerns while the case is ongoing. Hiring a lawyer for a DUI charge was one of those very unfortunate expenditures in my life….” a huge bump along my life’s journey”. I initially thought of it very depressing and stupidly expensive; realizing however even before the outcome of my cases as to how blessed and worthy my decision was hiring Atty. Peter Lederman. Right after the handshake (within 1.5 hours) the work started – getting a call from Jessica, that my court date will be moved relative to my defense team’s request of important documents. In business and professional life, we always cherish those deals where rewards extremely exceeded our expectations. I will forever cherish and humbly consider this deal with Peter and his team as currently the number one on the list and surely will be very hard to break. I’m very grateful I was not hurt or anybody else during this unfortunate incident whereby I slept and totally wrecked the car, driving from a party where I consumed alcohol – personally considered moderately enough for me to handle. Since the incident up to the time of judgement, Peter, made it possible for me to continuously drive legally.

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!!!

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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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