Tony is an excellent lawyer who truly has his client's best interest at heart. I vetted multiple lawyers (10 +) before deciding to partner with Tony and I couldn't have been happier that I did. He is extremely detailed oriented, knowledgeable, transparent and dedicated. I was very satisfied with the service provided and how effective he was in defending my case. I would HIGHLY recommend Tony as a defense lawyer to anyone seeking representation in the Northern NJ region.
Anthony and his team were extremely professional from the very start. They made me feel very comfortable that they knew what was the best options for my case and they dealt with every aspect from start to finish. Anthony is a complete gentleman who you can call at any time day or night even weekends for advise .
I highly recommend Anthony and his company .
Thanks J.S
A STATEWIDE REPUTATION IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. OVER 30 YRS. EXPERIENCE.
Anthony M. Arbore is a Partner of Arbore Velez, LLC and has been practicing law in Morris County with the firm for more than 35 years. He became a member of the New Jersey State Bar in 1985 and a named Partner in the predecessor firm of Forster & Arbore only 4 years thereafter. Mr. Arbore was thereafter a senior Partner in Forster Arbore Velez until the recent formation of Arbore Velez, LLC in 2021. Mr. Arbore’s practice focuses primarily on criminal and civil trial litigation as well as DWI Defense and the representation of public employees throughout the State of New Jersey on disciplinary matters. His practice consists of handling numerous types of matters on behalf of his clients, such as automobile accidents, various types of personal injury actions, slip-and-fall cases, defective product litigation, as well as complex commercial litigation. In addition to DWI defense, Mr. Arbore handles all aspects of Municipal Court proceedings as well as the defense of juveniles in Superior Court. Mr. Arbore’s significant experience and familiarity with various local Court systems and procedures, both as a Municipal Prosecutor for more than 35 years and as a defense attorney during that period of time, enables him to provide invaluable advice and representation to his clients in each of the matters he handles on their behalf.
In his years as a litigator, Mr. Arbore has handled a number of high-profile criminal matters as well as many notable police and other public employee disciplinary matters. He has successfully argued cases in the Appellate Courts of the State and also successfully argued a controversial and significant juvenile rights case before the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey in 2005. Mr. Arbore has been counsel of record in four published decisions of New Jersey’s Appellate Court.
He is also a Certified Municipal Prosecutor. Among his significant number of appointments as a Municipal Prosecutor, he currently holds the position with the following Municipalities: Andover Borough, Andover Township, Byram Township, Fredon, Hampton, Hopatcong Borough and Stanhope. He also previously served the following Municipalities as Municipal Prosecutor: Chester Township, Netcong Borough, Sussex Borough, Vernon Township, and also as a Special Prosecutor in Jefferson Township.
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2023
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Ecstatic Client
Tony is an excellent lawyer who truly has his client's best interest at heart. I vetted multiple lawyers (10 +) before deciding to partner with Tony and I couldn't have been happier that I did. He is extremely detailed oriented, knowledgeable, transparent and dedicated. I was very satisfied with the service provided and how effective he was in defending my case. I would HIGHLY recommend Tony as a defense lawyer to anyone seeking representation in the Northern NJ region.
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Posted by John | September 19, 2022
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Great Attorney
Anthony and his team were extremely professional from the very start. They made me feel very comfortable that they knew what was the best options for my case and they dealt with every aspect from start to finish. Anthony is a complete gentleman who you can call at any time day or night even weekends for advise .
I highly recommend Anthony and his company .
Thanks J.S
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2022
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Went above and beyond
Anthony went above and beyond for my case. He’s very intelligent and you can immediately tell he possesses a strong knowledge in his field. On top of that, from my first encounter with him it was obvious that he has a genuine care for his clients - it’s like they’re family to him. During a difficult time, he made me feel at ease and I had complete trust in him. He delivered amazing results that I couldn’t expect anywhere else. It was truly a blessing to have Anthony by my side as my lawyer and words cannot describe how truly grateful I am. If you’re in need of a lawyer, please reach out to Anthony!
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Posted by Damian | August 18, 2022
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Best choice I ever made was hiring Anthony Arbore
I was in a position of having to hire a lawyer because of an incident that occurred. For those that need to seek out a lawyer, it's always the hardest decision as you always try to find the best. Especially when it comes to life changing events. Let me tell you, I found the best in hiring Anthony Arbore. He came highly recommended from a law enforcement friend of mine. Anthony is very personable, down to earth, straight shooter and very attentive with attention to detail. He will make you feel comfortable, he will dedicate and devote his complete attention to your case like he did mine. I'll never forget after I hired Anthony, telling a friend of mine that I actually feel very confident in Anthony making something happen on my DUI case. After he reviewed the Discovery of the case is when he really dug in and got the ball rolling. Anthony found many things that most people would not. And for that I am grateful. He was able to point out wrongdoings from law enforcement and some discrepancies with procedures they were to follow and did not. He referenced past case law that pertain to my case and that was big.
In the end it was a home run for our team. And speaking of team, his staff at his office is A+ great people to deal with, talk to and get you information quickly. They were kept up to speed with my case which made it easier and having to contact the office at any time whether it was a callback or calling in for information needed. Andrea was a godsent.
Best choice and best money I ever spent. Highly highly recommend.
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Posted by Patricia | June 30, 2022
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Amazed
Mr. Arbore represented me June 30, 2022. He did an outstanding job. 4 out of 5 of issues were dismissed. Better outcome than I had expected. Great personality, Amazing attorney!
Thank you Mr. Arbore
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2022
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Review of Anthony Arbore
Mr. Arbore did a great job handling my difficult case. Not only did we get a favorable outcome, but he made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. Would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney moving forward. I am very grateful for everything he did for me.
Posted by Adam | May 24, 2022
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Excellent attorney
I highly recommend Mr. Arbore to anyone needing an attorney. His experience of expertise is second to none. He made me feel at ease during the whole process and helped me receive a good outcome in court.
Posted by Tanya | April 7, 2022
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Happy Customer
Excellent work! I couldn’t be more satisfied with the work Mr. Abore did for me. He made the process smooth and easy for me and got me the best possible outcome. Hands down the number one law firm recommended by far!
Posted by Steve | February 24, 2022
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My Review
What an amazing Law Firm Arbore and Velez are. Tony Arbore my Attorney took my case from beginning to end
keeping me informed all along the way with every detail. Tony and his Legal Assistant Andrea became my family
working at all times towards my case. My case was very unusual, and facing jail time. Tony never gave up on settling
towards that. I am ecstatic to say I am not in jail, and owe him forever. Can’t thank enough Tony.
With out doubt if you need a Law Firm that will stand by you 24/7 Arbore and Velez are it without a doubt..
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Posted by Marcus | October 19, 2021
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Simply the Best Representation
We needed an attorney to represent us in a local DWI case and didn’t know where to turn. A friend had heard very good things about Anthony Arbore. We emailed him on a Sunday evening and he called us that same evening. Talk about a quick response; other attorneys we had attempted to consult put us on hold seemingly forever. But Tony is not like that; he is very quick to respond back, either in a phone call or an email ( it usually depends on what form of communication you’ve chosen).
Tony is a very experienced and compassionate advocate for you. And, he listens to you; he considerately and efficiently addresses any concerns or questions you may have.
At the end of our DWI case, when we came before the judge, we ended up with the best deal possible…all due to Tony Arbore’s hard work, jurisdictional knowledge and professional dedication.
If you’re in need of a lawyer who’ll fight for you, Tony is the one to see.
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Posted by Kyle | September 23, 2021
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DUI/DWI Legal Representation
Anthony Arbore was excellent in handling my case. I was truly impressed by his knowledge of the municipal court my case was heard in. He also did a great job keeping me informed of actions I should be taking throughout the legal process. I would 100% recommend Mr. Arbore to anyone looking to fight a DUI/DWI charge.
Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2021
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Anthony Arbore on being my lawyer
When I Hired Mr. Arbore as my lawyer I knew right away that he was the right choice. Right from the beginning he was super helpful and thorough with everything that was going to happen as I was never in a situation like this before. He made me feel very comfortable and made sure that I was prepared for whatever was going to happen. When the court date came he was extremely helpful with talking with the prosecutor and the judge to the point where it resolved my case to the best it could be. All in all Mr. Abrore was there any time you needed him and was willing to do whatever it took to put me in the best possible situation.
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2021
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Excellent attorney
Mr. Arbore was my attorney recently in dealing with a DWI and multiple traffic offenses. Mr. Arbore was able to get everything thrown and only had to deal with the DWI. He is very easy to talk to and makes the whole situation as easy and stressless as possible. Would recommend Mr. Arbore to anyone in need of great lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2021
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BEST DUI LAWYER
I had a couple people tell me about Tony Arbore and how good of his lawyer was and they were 100 percent right. He helped me with my DUI charge and got me a few months with an Interlock instead of getting my license suspended!
He is extremely knowledgeable with everything as far as the law, court, motor vehicle, interlocks you name it he knows or he will find the answer. If you need help I promise this is the place to go! You will be in great hands!
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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2021
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THE BEST
I talked to a lot of lawyers and the last lawyer i talked to was Mr. Arbore and it was like i saved the best for last. From the start he made me feel like “safe”...that really is the best way to describe it. He told me the brutal truth and told me how he could help me. He didn’t play games, didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear. He was 100 percent real with me which was exactly what I needed. He works his butt off for his clients and truly cares about them and it shows. He is always there to answer ANY questions (and boy did I have MANY..he would answer my midnight emails when I couldn’t sleep thinking about my case). And if he couldn’t get back to me right away his assistant (who is also SO SWEET AND HELPFUL) would always get right back to me. I once said “I’m sorry if this is a stupid question” and he said “there are no such thing as stupid questions” making it so comfortable to ask him anything and to talk to him.
The communication this team has is amazing
I really am so lucky that I had him and his team in my corner. I couldn’t thank Mr. Arbore and his team enough for everything they did for me.
If you need help this is the place to go you will not regret it!
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Posted by Robert | November 24, 2020
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November 23, 2020
Anthony worked incredibly hard for me the entire way. The process was swift despite the Covid-19 Limitations. I will highly recommend Anthony to anyone that needs an attorney.
Posted by Sarah | October 27, 2020
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Anthony Arbore
Anthony was a phenomenal lawyer. He went above and beyond the entire process and really cared about helping. He is an amazing lawyer but most importantly an amazing person and would definitely go to him again if needed. I would definitely recommend him to anybody that asks!
Posted by Andrew | October 7, 2020
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A great attorney, a better man
Anthony “Tony” and his team were OUTSTANDING. I had received a serious moving violation in the State of New Jersey and felt wrongfully accused, thinking I had a case to fight it. I am a senior executive from Manhattan, NYC, and not knowing the NJ laws well - in addition to having limited connections in this type of law - I did EXTENSIVE research on AVVO and other sites. After about 10-12 interviews with other attorney candidates (seriously), I hired Tony. He came off incredibly experienced, knew the judge, the prosecutor and even the police officers in the county of my infraction. As a defense attorney AND a former prosecutor, Tony knew the NJ laws inside and out, from both sides of the aisle. More importantly, Tony struck me as a good man - someone I trusted. I few weeks later my hiring Tony would prove to be the best decision I could have made in facing a scary situation. He and his team dug deep into my case, received all the discovery and put together a position that would result in making a deal with the county prosecutor BEFORE I ever went in front of the judge! I was off before any proceedings ever started! During the weeks between the incident and the court hearing, Tony treated me like I was a cousin, or nephew, or some close family-member. He checked in on me. He responded within minutes of my emails, even while on vacation with his family. Tony kept me informed every step of the way; even if he didn’t have news, he would tell me that. The end-result is what I hired Tony to accomplish, but THE WAY in which he went about it is the reason why I would recommend him to anyone in trouble, and why I’m taking the time to share my experience with him today. I can’t say enough about this man’s command of the law, and his integrity.
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020
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Great experience
I hired Tony to defend me in a DUI case. Tony was knowledgeable, professional and incredibly responsive to any messages or questions I had for him. He took the time to walk me through the process and made me feel comfortable during an otherwise very stressful ordeal. My case had some unique circumstances and Tony went the extra mile to ensure that all the issues were properly addressed. His understanding of this area of the law is impressive and he was very fair and honest with me regarding my case and options. I appreciated that Tony made himself available during his off time to address a question or help move my case forward. Tony was without a doubt the right attorney for me in this matter and I would highly recommend him.
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Posted by Ronald Parello | August 27, 2020
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Worth Every Penny
Mr Arbore represented me in two DUI cases. Each time he worked diligently to make sure my rights were not violated and to help me to receive a fair deal. He communicated with me often and kept me informed of the status of my case regularly. I am grateful for his excellent representation. I heartily recommend his services.
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"I have known Tony Arbore for 30 years. During that time I have worked with him in different capacities (defense attorney, municipal prosecutor, lecturer at legal seminars).
I have the highest regard for Tony both as a person and as a professional. He is smart, principled, diligent and tenacious. He cares deeply about the outcome of each case.
Tony has extensive experience in all areas of criminal and municipal court defense (including DWI, drug offenses, and other serious motor vehicle infractions).
Although caring and compassionate, Tony is a straight shooter who will tell the client what he believes, not what the client wants to hear.
Fellow lawyers call Tony to seek his opinion about various issues and he invariably picks up the phone to try to help.
Tony is rightfully held in high esteem for his ability and character by the judges he appears before and the colleagues he practices with.
He is, in short, the real thing."
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