John P Graves

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John P Graves

also known as Graves Andrews, LLC, The Law Office of John P. Graves, LLC

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Morristown, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Family

113 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ

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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Graves Andrews, LLC

113 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960

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Online Presence

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John P Graves's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Susan W | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Straightforward and Helpful Advice

This lawyer represented me in court and did an excellent job. He was prepared, confident, and knew exactly how to handle the situation. He explained everything beforehand so I knew what to expect, and in court he was calm, professional, and assertive. Having him by my side made a stressful experience... much easier, and I truly felt that he had my best interests at heart. I’m very grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs strong legal representation.

Posted by Erika | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

DWI

I am incredibly grateful to have had John Graves as my attorney. From the start, John exhibited professionalism, dedication, and a deep understanding of the law. He took the time to thoroughly explain my case, answer all my questions, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. His attention ...to detail and strategic approach were invaluable and led to a successful outcome. Beyond his legal expertise, John is personable, compassionate, and always made me feel like a priority. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation. He truly went above and beyond for my case, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the result. Thank you, John, for your outstanding service!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Top Caliber Attorney

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have had John Graves represent me in my previous court case. I was charged with speeding over 40 mph, obstructing traffic, and (driver) possession of an open alcoholic container. Two of these three charges came with substantial fines and points on my license.... We settled with the prosecution for a mere 9-mph speeding charge. This result far exceeded my expectations for the case, given the evidence against me. John was result-oriented throughout the process, extremely committed to our goal settlement, quite knowledgeable, well-versed in the courtroom, and quickly addressed any concerns that I had. I highly recommend John as an attorney and am positive that your experience will be similar to mine. Thanks John!

Posted by Carol salinas | October 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The lawyer you need by your side

John Graves is one of the most outstanding lawyers in the state. He is compassionate, understanding, knows exactly what he is doing. I couldn’t have asked for someone better to have represent me. Not only did he represent me but he has represented a lot of my family members and acquaintances. An exce...ptional person, a top notch lawyer. Never has failed me and definitely won’t fail you!

Posted by Charlie | June 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the nicest lawyer you will ever meet !

I hired John when I found myself in some legal trouble. Honesty, I was sacred and had no idea what to do or what the outcome would be. John was right there, every step of the way to help me through it. He broke everything down and made everything so easy to understand. He answered every single one of... my questions - let me tell you, I had millions of questions. He is extremely knowledgeable. He predicted what the outcome of my case would be from knowing very little during the consultation and he was correct. Everything was dropped !! I may just have been one of his many clients but I could tell that he honestly cares about each of his clients. From the very first phone call to the last one, he never stopped caring. John has a calming presence about him (which I never realized how important that was). I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about him. Hopefully I don't need a lawyer again, but if I ever did, I would hire John again.

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Travis Tormey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John and I handled several cases together when he was at the Morris County Prosecutor's office. He's a great lawyer. I now refer him matrimonial cases in the Morristown area."

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Sabrina Andrews

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Pro Bono Award, Morris County Bar Association

2017

Mosaic Award, Project Self-Sufficiency

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner, Graves Andrews LLC

2014 - 2020

Owner, The Law Office of John P. Graves, LLC

2012 - 2014

Associate, Paris P. Eliades Law Firm, LLC

2009 - 2012

Assistant Prosecutor, Morris County Prosecutor's Office

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph A. Falcone, J.S.C., New Jersey Judiciary

Associations

2018 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted

2012 - Present

Sussex County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Morris County Bar Association

Member

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Member

2018 - 2018

Sussex County Bar Association

Trustee

2013 - 2013

Sussex County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New Jersey v. Richards

Defendant's application denied

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Education

2007

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Delaware

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Expungement Workshop

Expungements

2017

Expungement seminar

Expungements

2015

Young Lawyers Symposium

Attorney Trust Accounts

Languages

English

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