John Paul Velez

John handled my criminal case where I had a 1st degree case with heavy evidence built against me but still managed to get it downgraded to a 3rd degree. My case was extremely difficult considering I had been a repeat offender and the county sheriff department hated me. Initially the prosecutor wanted... to give me 3 years in prison with no parole. But with John's expertise he was able to get me drug court which is quite an arduous task considering I had a first degree. During this ordeal I was incarcerated and John was a big emotional support for my family and myself. He constantly made trips to visit me to discuss my case and make sure I was doing fine. Even during the gravest moments in my case he always maintained an aura of optimism and hope. Which can be critical for someone facing heavy prosecution. John was constantly on the phone with the prosecutors and making trips to the court on my behalf even though he had many cases to handle. John may be a very experienced lawyer but he still handles each case as passionately as if it were his first. Most lawyers are told not to form attachments to their clients, but John does anyway because he is a kind hearted individual and he will fight for you as if he were fighting for a family member. Having his representation on my case was priceless. If I ever fall into any predicament again I will always go to him. If anyone I know falls into legal tribulations John is always the first person I recommend. Because from first hand experience I know he will fight with the last fiber of his body on whichever case he takes up.

My case occurred in NJ, as a second time drug related offense. From the start, Mr. Velez never used any scare tactics or set any unrealistic goals and gave me his legal opinion unfettered by any other motive than to help my case and make sure that my future is not ruined. As I currently attend colleg...e, he contacted me frequently and reviewed case related material while on the phone with me and was very respectful of when I was free to talk. In the courthouse, Mr. Velez performed wonders. He is very experienced with these cases and presented my case in the council of the judge and the probation department to help my cause. The results: punishments down to a fine and one-year probation (with my records able to be expunged) from jail time and thousands of dollars in fines. I am very grateful to have found an attorney as experienced and effective as Mr. Velez.

Long story short, I got arrested for a DUI and careless driving. I had hired a lawyer previous to hiring John and that just didn't go well. He did not meet any of the requirements, I don't want to go into much detail but in conclusion he just wasn't a good lawyer. I spoke to one of my good friends ab...out the whole situation; him and his family advised me that I should go to John and John only. Well I ended up finding out as to why they kept insisting I should go to him. John is professional, organized and knows exactly what he needs to do. I met with him and we sat down for two hours just going over my discovery, for every line he read on the discovery he wrote a note about it. He highlited and must of wrote a good 5-7 pages about things he thought were important on my discovery (something my previous lawyer failed to do). As soon as I met him I told him I wanted him as my lawyer, just by the way he carried himself and how much knowledge he has I just knew I was in great hands. I recently just had my last court date and I am very happy with the results all thanks to John. I advice anyone that is in a situation similar to mine to go to him, I wish I had from the very beginning. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed.

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.

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.