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 Nechama | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Arbore. From the very beginning he was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. The outcome was better than I ex...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Attorney
Excellent Representation! Mr. Anthony Arbore and his team were very responsive and supportive. Mr. Arbore and his team not only took my case, but also got me cleared of all my charges. I would not only recommend Mr. Arbore, but if I ever needed legal guidance or representation again, he would be m...
Posted by Madan | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing Attorney
Mr. Arbore represented me in a traffic matter. As soon as I hired Mr. Arbore as my lawyer I realized he was the right choice. From the get-go he was very thorough & helpful. It was obvious that he genuinely cares for his clients. He kept me updated with everything that was going to happen. Even befor...
Posted by Damian | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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 Ar...
Posted by Steve | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 ti...
"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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1985
Prestigious Honor of Outstanding Academic Achievement, Seton Hall University
2021 - Present
Member, Arbore Velez, LLC
2016 - Present
Partner, Forster Arbore Velez
1989 - 2015
Partner, Forster & Arbore
2015 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100Member
2002 - Present
New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors AssociationSussex County Municipal Prosecutor
1993 - Present
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New JerseyMember
1985 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1985 - Present
Trial Attorneys of New JerseyMember
2009 - 2010
Morris County Bar AssociationCo-chair Municipal Court Committee
1985
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude
2015
Municipal Court
2014
Liability Under the Tort Claim Act
2014
Municipal Practice
2011
Anti Bullying Legislation Update
2010
Drug DWI
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