John Paul Velez

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John Paul Velez

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Netcong, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

123 US Highway 46, Ste. 1A, Netcong, NJ

About John

Biography

At Arbore Velez, LLC we are local attorneys with a statewide reputation! Call us today

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

22 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

22 years

20%
Litigation 20%

22 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arbore Velez, LLC

123 US Highway 46, Ste. 1A, Netcong, NJ, 07857

arborevelez.com/

John Paul Velez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Earlene | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I give Mr Velez a five star rating - he represents his profession and the oath he has taken

Mr Velez was recommended by what I viewed as a creditable source, I contacted him by telephone as my case was in New Jersey and I live out of state. I am the first to admit that I was reluctant in the beginning because of the geographics. After consulting with him and up until the case was heard I co...uld not ask for better representation. He heard me - He followed up with me and kept me updated as to what was happening and his findings and followed thru - and became my voice in the legal system.

Posted by Mike | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fantastic Lawyer; Good Guy

I can't say enough good things about John. He did a great job helping me with my situation when i really didn't think there was any hope (2nd DUI). He was very insightful, diligent and did his homework. He explained different scenarios to me and possible outcomes. He never sugarcoated anything, w...hich i appreciated...rather be upfront than lie to me and make it sound better than reality. Overall John is a good guy and a great lawyer. He defended me to the best of his abilities and in the end...i was very happy with my outcome (DUI thrown out). To put it into perspective; after my trial, the prosecutor told me that my lawyer did one hell of a job for me and i should be thankful. I am very thankful, John did a great job. I would 100% recommend using John as your lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

I was recommended to call John Velez when I needed assistance. I have had issues in the past where I was taken advantage of by law enforcement so I knew I could not move forward without hiring a lawyer. After speaking with John he made me feel so comfortable in upcoming battle. Every single phone cal...l I got from John was great news. Where I was looking at a major charge he was able to take all of my information and use it to get my case dismissed! I have great respect for law enforcement but if you do not know the law and if the charges are serious you must hire someone to fight on your behalf and I would 100% recommend Mr. Velez. Not only will he fight for you but in hiring a lawyer they are able to do things we just are not able to do. Instead of getting 3 different dates just to plead not guilty and then to get another date so you have time to speak to a public defender that only talks to you 10 min the day of court. The public defender may or may not get you a better sentence but if your facing major charges you don't want to take a chance on someone that doesn't have the opportunity to sit and talk with you and guide you through getting all the information you need for court.

Posted by Richard Haggerty | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. John Paul Velez, Criminal Law

Mr. John Paul Velez represented me in a criminal matter in New Jersey Superior court. My case involved multiple charges in multiple counties. Mr. Velez represented me in all counties on all charges. Words could not express the level of satisfaction I have from working with Mr. Velez. His professional...ism and integrity throughout the whole matter were impeccable. He laid out and communicated his strategies every step of the way. I was made to feel secure and confident in his dealings with the New Jersey criminal justice system. Mr. Velez was always available when I needed to speak with him or see him no matter where I was. He was equally available to my family as well, communicating in detail his strategies and plan for the case. The outcome of the case was very favorable and well beyond what I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Mr. John Velez' services to anyone in need of representation. Mr. Velez is a highly skilled attorney who knows New Jersey's criminal justice system. He is honest and thorough.

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

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2011

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Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Forster Arbore Velez, Attorneys at Law

2005 - 2010

Assistant Deputy Public Defender, New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender

2004 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey Passaic

2003 - 2004

Student - Attorney, Howard University School Of Law

2002 - 2003

Legal Intern, Office Of The New Jersey Attorney General

2002 - 2004

Research Assistant, Howard University School Of Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Member

Education

2004

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Assault by Auto

Assault by Auto

2015

Morris County Bar Association: LegalPalooza 2015

Municipal Court & Criminal Practice Update 2015: Hot Tips

Languages

English

Spanish

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