Christopher George Porreca
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Biography
Attorney Christopher G. Porreca earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993 in Geology from Franklin & Marshall College, and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1998 from Widener University School of Law. While he went to law school, Mr. Porreca worked at Ricker, Danzig, Scherer and Hyland & Perretti. He also was accepted into the school’s Law Review, the Widener Journal of Public Law, where he had the opportunity to write for the publication twice every year. During his third year, Mr. Porreca was selected to be the journal’s editorial board. The same year Attorney Porreca graduated from law school, he was admitted to the New York State Bar, the New Jersey State Bar, and the District of Columbia Bar. In addition, he is admitted to the United States District Court District of New Jersey. Attorney Porreca is a member of the Morris County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the American Trial Lawyers Association – New Jersey.
Before finding his own firm, Attorney Porreca worked for a personal injury defense firm, where he represented policy holders of large insurance companies. After this, he began representing individuals instead of institutions, and practiced municipal court and criminal defense. In 2003, Mr. Porreca established The Law Offices of Christopher G. Porreca, P.C., where 100% of his practice is devoted to litigation. At the firm, Attorney Porreca limits the amount of cases he takes on in order to provide every client with the amount of individualized attention they deserve. He understands that individuals facing criminal charges are in a stressed state, and he is dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of his clients. Mr. Porreca takes on a variety of cases, and is prepared to represent individuals facing charges involving arson, domestic violence, DWI offense, probation violation, theft, white collar crimes, and more. To learn more about retaining the representation of Attorney Porreca, P.C., contact The Law Offices of Christopher G. Porreca, P.C.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Christopher G. Porreca, P.C.
60 Washington St, Suite 102, Morristown, NJ, 07960
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Christopher George Porreca's Reviews
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95 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Honest, Trustworthy and Proven Results!
I am someone new to the court system. This was the first time I required assistance from an attorney. In a world of so many attorneys, I was fortunate enough to find Mr. Porecca through a referral. He is professional, honest, trustworthy and dedicated to meeting his client's needs. During this stress...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney to work with
Mr. Porreca was great at handling my False Identification and under age alcohol possession case. He always kept me in the loop and constantly was sending updates. This was the first time I ever got in any legal trouble and if I ever do again Chris will be the first person I call. I would recommend h...
Posted by Mariella | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Careless driving
My son is 17 and got a careless driving ticket,. He was worried about going to court. Mr Porreca went above and behind to make him feel comfortable. He fought for him and got the results we hoped for. Mr Porreca is the best attorney I came across so far. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Rick | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Honest and easy to communicate with
Chris was very helpful in representing my father during a legal situation in Morris County. He provided us with honest answers and helpful suggestions on how to best handle the problems we were facing. He was always prompt in responding to questions we had and would speak with us directly when we c...
Posted by Joe | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent guy to have on your side.
Mr. Porreca was a great person to have on my side. Throughout the duration of my situation, he was always available and willing to answer any questions or concerns I may have had. Not only could I tell that he was confident in what he was doing but I could tell that h cared about my situation and rea...
Christopher George Porreca's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a great criminal defense lawyer who knows his stuff. We have handled several cases together in Morris County and he is a pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Clients' Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2010
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2009
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2008
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2007
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2006
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Christopher G. Porreca, Attorney at Law
2001 - 2003
Associate, Hoberman, Resch, DiPiazza & Driscoll
1999 - 2001
Associate, Morgan, Melhuish, Monaghan, Arvidson, Abrutyn & Lisowski
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Education
1998
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English