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Joseph S. Scura
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Biography
Joe Scura is a criminal trial attorney with offices in Morristown and Orange, New Jersey. He has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the area of New Jersey criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazaine in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Joe currently represents individuals charged with serious criminal matters throughout the State of New Jersey. He also represents individuals and a variety of business entities regarding litigation and compliance matters.
Joe is a 2008 graduate of the American University, Washington College of Law, located in Washington DC. After graduation, Joe served a one year appointment as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ernest M. Caposela, a judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey. He also worked for the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender before starting his own law firm in 2009.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Joseph S. Scura
60 Washington Street, Suite 200, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Law Office of Joseph S. Scura
331 Central Ave., Orange, NJ, 07050
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business
Posted by Grant | January 06, 2010 | Business
Very helpful
Very helpful with some corporate work I needed done for a start up business.
Joseph S. Scura's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe is a true professional and fearless advocate for his clients. I was Joe's adversary several times while I was a Morris County Assistant Prosecutor. Joe has a great grasp of the law and was a pleasure to deal with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I initially met Joe while I was a Morris County Prosecutor. We have since crossed paths now that I am in private practice. From both of my vantage points, Joe is a tremendous criminal defense attorney; he is thoroughly prepared and undeterred from taking on "heavy" criminal matters -- yet, can also handle the more routine municipal court subjects."
"Joe is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is well liked and well respected in the legal community. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Joe is an intelligent hard-working attorney. He is devoted to his clients and treats them honestly while giving them the best chance at success."
"Joe is a great attorney with a great respect for his clients. He is diligent about providing the best representation possible for each client he has and is always conscientious about his research."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best of New Jersey, Italian Tribune
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney/Trial Lawyer, Law Office of Joseph S. Scura
2011 - 2011
Temporary Staff/Special Appointment, NJ Office Of The Public Defender
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Public Defender-Twp. of East Hanover
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk to the Hon. Ernest M. Caposela, New Jersey Judiciary
2008 - 2009
Special Civil Mediator, New Jersey Judiciary
2008 - 2009
Landlord Tenant Mediator, New Jersey Judiciary
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember/Honoree
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember/Honoree
2011 - Present
Morris County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Harvard's Online Media Legal Network (OMLN.org)
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association for Justice
2009 - Present
Passaic County Bar Association
2009 - Present
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Anonymous
Education
2008
American University, Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor
2005
Fairleigh Dickinson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Miami
Speaking Engagements
2017
Alumni Association Meeting
Expungement Law Updates for Drug Court Graduates
2016
Law and Public Policy Program
Guest lecturer, criminal defense perspectives
Publications
2012
New Jersey Criminal Law Blog
Sinister Facts
2011
New Jersey Criminal Law Blog
Two Years in Solo Practice
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
NJ Appeals process for a moving violation
02 Sep 2010
Q&A
Defending myself in trial for simple assault.. What is the procedure? What should I expect?
18 Jan 2010
Q&A
Got a dui in pa but have a NJ DL will i lose my DL in NJ
12 Jan 2010