John was very professional and attentive to my needs . Always received phone call back and resolved my case promptly. I would highly recommend john as attorney he was a pleasure to deal with .
I went to John facing 9 points in tickets... in two separate municipalities. John was able to get almost all the points deducted without me paying a fortune in-court fees. John was also willing to lower the cost of representing me, which helped my finances immensely. I know many people fear that a lawyer will take advantage of them in their vulnerable moments. But, I can assure you, John is an honest man. Overall, I'm beyond satisfied with what he accomplished and would recommend him to others.
AT ARBORE VELEZ, LLC WE ARE LOCAL ATTORNEYS WITH A STATEWIDE REPUTATION! CALL US TODAY
John Paul Velez is a Partner of Arbore Velez, LLC and has been practicing law for more than 16 years. He joined Forster & Arbore as an associate after over four years of serving as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. He became Partner of Forster Arbore Velez after practicing with Forster & Arbore for 6 years. While with the Office of the Public Defender, Mr. Velez represented adults and children charged with crimes at the Superior Court level from the first appearance through final disposition. Mr. Velez effectively handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from minor criminal mischief allegations to defending people charged in complex murder cases and was responsible for all aspects of criminal motion practice from pre-indictment, through jury trial and post-disposition filings and arguments.
Prior to becoming an Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Mr. Velez clerked for the Honorable Marilyn C. Clark, P.J. Cr., who was the presiding criminal judge in the Passaic Vicinage. Mr. Velez was certified as a Mediator in the State of New Jersey during his clerkship.
Mr. Velez graduated summa cum laude and as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Political Science minor.
Mr. Velez received his juris doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C., where he worked as a student-attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic and as a research assistant to Professor Adam Kurland concentrating in federal criminal law issues. He graduated as a Merit Fellows Scholarship recipient.
Mr. Velez is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, Morris County Bar Association and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. He is completely bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Posted by Jennifer | November 28, 2022
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Dwi
John was very professional and attentive to my needs . Always received phone call back and resolved my case promptly. I would highly recommend john as attorney he was a pleasure to deal with .
Posted by Matt | October 25, 2022
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Traffic Violations
I went to John facing 9 points in tickets... in two separate municipalities. John was able to get almost all the points deducted without me paying a fortune in-court fees. John was also willing to lower the cost of representing me, which helped my finances immensely. I know many people fear that a lawyer will take advantage of them in their vulnerable moments. But, I can assure you, John is an honest man. Overall, I'm beyond satisfied with what he accomplished and would recommend him to others.
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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2022
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Excellent DWI attorney, highly recommend
John was extremely helpful in all facets of my DWI case. From the moment he started, he laid out for me exactly was his plan was, including best & worst case scenarios and everything in between. I am happy to report that he was able to achieve the best possible outcome on my DWI case (thank you so much John!). Throughout the process, he was quick in responding to emails & was always available to take my calls. I highly recommend John to anyone dealing with a DWI/DUI case.
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Posted by Charles | May 2, 2022
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Very thorough and professional
Have you ever went to a wedding and had a few drinks and drove home knowing u weren’t drunk? It has happened to most of us threw the years as it did to me.. Unfortunately I had the bad luck of being pulled over, I had been arrested for dui.. mr velez was extremely thorough and helped me out in any way he could.. I am very fortunate to have contacted him for my attorney and I highly recommend him if anything like this has happened to you
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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2022
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Fantastic
John helped me out of a situation that seemed impossible in the beginning. Could not have asked for much of a better outcome give the circumstances. Would highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2021
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Highly Recommend
John was very knowledgeable and walked me through the entire process. His responsiveness and professionalism were greatly appreciated. I was highly satisfied with the outcome of his services and would certainly recommend him.
Posted by Maria | October 29, 2021
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Very professional and timely
John was very responsive and professional. He took care of our matter quickly, with desired result. He was very up to date on all laws and forms. Definitely recommend him!
Posted by Wendy | October 22, 2021
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Mrs.
I recommend John very highly. He assessed the case very well, handled it professionally and achieved a just and successful result. He is very friendly, addressed all of my concerns and made me feel at ease. He did an exceptional job.
Posted by Marc | October 20, 2021
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Fantastic Guidance and Service
John was a great resource for us in navigating our legal challenges, understanding best approach forward, and then delivering. We are extremely grateful for John’s counsel and appreciate his support and service. Highly recommend him as legal counsel.
Posted by Vincent | July 27, 2021
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Defense
I had three violations and only had to pay for one of them He did an excellent job
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2021
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Perfection
Mr. Velez and his team are truly outstanding. I had a very simple, yet complex situation, but John really went above and beyond to ensure that all was handled correctly. Very responsive to emails and calls. He continued to provide updates and allowed me to not have to worry about the open case. Highly recommend. Fair, honest, and a great guy.
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Posted by Patti | May 19, 2021
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Excellent Attorny for DUI
John consulted me first with no fee.He advised me that an attorney was the way to go for the best case scenario.He was outstanding! This was the best outcome!My case was a DUI.
Posted by ASHA | April 30, 2021
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True definition of Professionalism
Thank you John and team for being an excellent council, very knowledgeable, very proficient and very compassionate to the needs of his clients. I cant say enough of how happy I have been with Mr. Velez's council, I highly recommend Mr. Velez and his team for all of your legal challenges.
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2021
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Truly the best there is
On someone with a knowledge base as vast as John's, coupled with his natural ability to finesse people and situation, could achieve the outcomes he does. His tireless dedication to his work (his first call to me was from vacation), his keen intelligence and sharpness with the subject matter, and his dedication to successfully outcomes, are second to none and far above all others!!!!
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Posted by Wesley | February 26, 2021
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Amazing
I had two Disorderly’s and three Felonies. I was looking at possible jail, or at least a felony record if found guilty at trial. Would’ve lost my job of 31 years. Mr. Velez got it reduced to one Disorderly and a Peddy Disorderly! He made sure they were nonviolent offenses which also allowed me to be eligible to get my firearms back, which were seized as part of an Extreme Risk Protection Order. The Judge ordered the ERPO unnecessary. So now I can get my firearms back when probation is over in a year. He also convinced the judge to issue a Civil Restriction. So if the other party tries to sue they can not use my guilty plea in the Civil Suit. Mr. Velez is an amazing lawyer who is worth every penny and more. He was honest with me at every part of the lengthy process. He has saved my family and I a lot of heartache. We will always be grateful to him for the great job he did. May God always bless him and his family!
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Posted by Krystie | June 22, 2020
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Excellent Lawyer
John and his secretary handled a case for me with speed and professionalism. They were both highly responsive to both emails and phone calls. He worked favorably with myself, the prosecutor and judge. His demeanor both outside and inside of court was incredibly fitting to the situation (meaning I never felt uncomfortable in a nerve wracking situation). I would definitely hire him again, though hopefully won't need to, but surely recommend him.
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Posted by Dawn | August 14, 2019
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Excellent! Gets results.
Very professional. Very direct. Focuses on relevant facts and does not take unnecessary time (which would cost more money).
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2019
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Charges dropped completely
Mr. Velez was able to have my charges dropped completely even though this was my second offense for the same crime. I am sure that 99% of the other lawyers would have only been able to get a reduced sentence. I believe his strength from a laymans perspective is his ability to to not tell the whole truth while at the same time not specifically lie in court. The only reason I do not have a criminal record is because of this man, highly recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2019
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Highly recommend
Helped me get through everything I needed with the most professional and reasonable work ethic. Made me feel good going into a court date that many people worry over, would highly recommend Mr. Velez.
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