James M Porfido

James M Porfido

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +2 more

31 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

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James M. Porfido, Attorney at Law

31 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960-7321

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James M Porfido's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Natalie | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Restraining order case

Mr Porfido and his staff were very knowledgeable and professional during my TRO case. He provided superior guidance, never sugar coating the situation. Mr. Porfido explained the laws to me and outlined all the potential pitfalls ensuring that I was properly prepared for whatever the outcome was. I wo...uld highly recommend Mr Porfido. He is highly competent attorney and is definitely my attorney of choice for all legal matters moving forward. Mr Porfido and his staff made me feel like my family was representing me in my case. Mr Porfido stood side by side with me carefully explaining the process as my trial progressed. He always provided consistent information of my situation. He always explained the worst case scenario but was always optimistic that he could work out the best case scenario. He is a no nonsense attorney and practices law with the utmost credibility and respect. Mr Porfido always followed up and answered my emails and calls no matter the time. He also showed great compassion and concerned for me and my children through the whole case and even after.

Posted by Jourdan | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Good Lawyer

Great experience. Handles himself extremely well in front of the judge. Very knowledgeable and gets the job done. Would highly recommend to my friends.

Posted by Erin | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Criminal Defense - US District Court

Mr. Porfido cane highly recommended to me by another attorney when I found myself in need of representation in Federal court. I was told that James was very knowledgeable on the compexities of navigating the US District Court process, and I quickly learned that this referral was solid advice. Not onl...y was I impressed by his legal skill and knowledge, it was also apparent to me through this process that he was recognized and highly respected by his peers, and so many others in the legal community. I was already pleased with his service, when my confidence was reaffirmed by the Judge commenting at my last hearing that even he was impressed at how hard James fought for me behind closed doors in conference. His office was also excellent, highly professional and extremely helpful in communications. While I hope I never find myself in need of his services again ;) - I would not hesitate to refer Mr. Porfido & his office to someone who does!

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best possible outcome to a hopeless situation!

My expectations were exceeded by far! Mr Porfido listened to my issue, and found the best possible outcome to what I believed to be a hopeless situation. I am out of state, and my expectation was that I would be making many trips to and from NJ. Not only did Mr Porfido and his team handle my situatio...n, they did so without me needing to travel to NJ once. Everyone was professional, responsive, and sensitive to my situation. Fantastic group of people!!

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

It was such a good experience to have a very professional attorney representing me. I felt secure and confident.

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Edward Lutz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known James Porfido professionally for over 25 years as a fellow member of the New Jersey Bar. He is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney who has been Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney. He is an extremely knowledgeable and tenacious advocate for his clients. He is well respected by his peers and has a stellar reputation. I highly recommend him."

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John Clancy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

1989 - 1997

Section Chief Sex Crimes & Vehicular Homicide, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

1995 - Present

New Jersey Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Association

Member

1989 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

National Italian American Bar Association

Member

1989 - 1997

National District Attorneys Association

Member

Education

1988

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Seton Hall University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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