Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.5

Licensed for 37 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +4 more

4475 Route 27, Princeton, NJ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Mark

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

former prosecutor for princeton public safety former prosecutor for nordstroms special prosecutor in Newark Adams Plainfield mediator

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

former active member of police prosecutor law clerk

20%
Real Estate 10%

609 number as base

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

law enforcement background law clerk in tons of courts

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Mark H. Jaffe, Attorney At Law

4475 Route 27, Princeton, NJ, 08528

Mark Jaffe Law Firm

4105 Suite 11 , Rte 1, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852

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Mark H. Jaffe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

318 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 149 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Keeps you in the loop

I hired Mark to represent me recently related to a traffic violation during a snow storm and he was very professional and communicative. He prides himself on being reachable always. We spoke briefly as part of an initial consult and I was impressed with the level of experience and insight he had with... the specific municipal court where my hearing was being held. He kept in touch with check ins and updates on my case through a postponement of my original court date and eventually got a very favorable result for me with the court. For anyone with any traffic related violations in and around the Princeton area, I would definitely recommend Mark as legal counsel to be on your side. It was clear that he was well connected within the court system and definitely does his best to go to bat for you. Thanks Mark!

Posted by David | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

David J. (father...)

Mark was the consummate lawyer for a father who was not able to be on the scene of his daughter's "incident." He was articulate, thorough, detailed, patient and compassionate. My daughter received a moving violation ticket due to an accident. The NJ court system was completely foreign to us and Ma...rk was there step by step, leading, encouraging, and gently directing our required actions. He was always available and never missed a follow-up to any part of the proceedings. He receives my highest recommendation, a true professional, who is intimate with the system, the players and the process. Thank you Mark!!

Posted by Michael Rosenberg | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Personal service , Terrific Lawyer and Counselor

Mark Jaffe is a excellent lawyer . He has helped my family tremendously. He has represented my son and wife with traffic matters and we all been impressed with his passion for helping us. His drive and personsal attention was off the charts. He was available to day, night and weekends to discuss ...the case and give advice. He has taken time to discuss the legal process in very detailed manner as to make us comfortable with legal process . He is really a warm and caring lawyer. My son had multiple matters with him and he had a warm rapport with which I admire. He is like a counselor to us in terms of giving advice about success and happiness. These traits are very rare to found in a lawyer. I have learned that having an experienced gives you an edge in dealing with the court sysrem and insurance companies. Dealing with court system can be very overwhelming and Mark helps you navigate the system with success. Mark's fees are reasonable and worth the price with all the personal attention and legal expertise that come with being a client .

Posted by Bruce | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommended

I first met Mark 20 years ago when I got a routine traffic ticket in West Windsor. Mark handled the matter beautifully, negotiating a plea bargain to a lesser charge that was zero points. He knows all the local prosecutors and judges and can use those relationships to help his clients get acceptable ...outcomes, without spending lots of time and money on expensive and unpredictable trials. Over the years, several of my children got traffic tickets and had other, fairly minor legal issues. Mark handled them, too, and we always felt that he achieved the best possible result. He is available at all hours and was always prepared for court appearances. In my own case, I didn't have to say or do very much in court, which was good! Mark handled the whole matter for me. I was very pleased.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Friendly Lawyer

Mark Jaffe is one of the most professional individuals I have ever met.He treated like as family member and given me sufficient amount of time explaining the details of the case and how he is going to proceed with the case. First time hiring a traffic lawyer and was pleasantly surprised by Mark'...s effectiveness and excellent communication skills. He is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent. I was referred by a friend when I received 8 traffic tickets for an accident. The charges would have definitely suspended my DL with 12 points on file. However, Mark's experience and smart work saved me my DL with "ZERO" points and NO INSURANCE changes. He was able to get the best possible outcome for my traffic tickets. He was able to get 6 tickets dismissed completely and had the rest amended to a minor charge. Mark is compassionate and caring. He is also very generous giving you the time and attention explaining the legal process.

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Experience

Rating:  1.5 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2022

updated on 08/22/2025

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Mark’s comment:

“A reprimand was issued due to a misunderstanding involving parking tickets on a friend’s vehicle I had temporarily used; although I paid my friend for the fines, procedural issues arose because I was not the registered owner, and the court held me responsible despite my good-faith effort to resolve the matter.”

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2020

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“The reprimand was based solely on not having a written contract in a pro bono case, as I did not believe a formal agreement was required when offering free legal assistance.”

Censure issued in NJ, 2017

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“While caring for my dying mother, I submitted a rushed expungement in a difficult case involving a mentally impaired client; although the outcome was successful, a complaint was later filed due to the filing’s quality, which led to a reprimand. I then provided a full refund to the client.”

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2012

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“In a rare case, an interpreter—unknown to me at the time—provided false testimony, which contributed to my reprimand and mistrial; I’ve handled over 14,000 cases with integrity and success, and I remain committed to delivering strong, ethical representation.”

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Honorary Deputy Sheriff, Hudson County, Hudson County Bar Association

1994

Appointed Prosecutor, Princeton

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark H. Jaffe

1996 - 1999

Conflict Public Defender, City Of West Windsor

1990 - 1999

Pool Public Defender, Middlesex County Public Defenders Office

1989 - 1999

Legal Counsel, Hudson County Chiefs of Police Association

1988 - 1990

Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor's Office

1984 - 1992

Prosecutor, Princeton University

1982 - 1989

Researcher, New Jersey State Police

Associations

1988 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

Hudson County Chiefs of Police Association

Legal Counsel

Education

1987

Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Rutgers University

MA - Masters

1979

Rutgers College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1985

New York Times Correspondent
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