Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.4

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 51 - 55 of 124 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Reliable, experienced former prosecutor. Gets the job done.

Very effective, persuasive, reliable attorney. Powerful courtroom presence. Yet very personable. Former prosecutor experienced in navigating the courts. I have been a client of Mark's for over 20 years. Mark have been very helpful in resolving a number of municipal court cases, in some cases with com...plete dismissal of complaints. Once engaged, he is very well organized, available, able to articulate options in a simple language. From what I have seen, Mark is very persuasive with the courts, is very well respected, while at the same time tenacious in getting the best resolution for me. His experience as a prosecutor in New Jersey really helps in evaluating the options and coming up with solutions that the courts can live with. I especially would recommend him when the stakes are high -- he is both very experienced and reliable.

Posted by Asif | February 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Oustanding, Intelligent and Dynamic = MARK JAFFE!

Mark Jaffe is absolutely fantastic. He changed my whole perspective on how lawyers can really be. I've known him for several years and couldn't be happier. He is loyal and one of the most caring lawyers I know. He is the Go 2 Guy for Rutgers University students. He has helped all my friends in the...ir cases and everyone walks out of court satisfied with his help. Mark Jaffe is a lawyer that works with you. His knowledge of the court system is impressive and he is reliable and is there WHENEVER you need him. He responds to emails quick and is just a phone call away. Mark Jaffe provides free phone consultations to everyone which is such a great help to us college students. Mark Jaffe is dynamic and as a former prosecutor he knows everyone. He honestly is a very knowledgeable lawyer that is patient yet he doesn't waste a minute of your time. He is hardworking and so is his staff. His staff is friendly and also ready to assist you in your matters. Everyone in the court system is familiar with Mark Jaffe, so I highly recommend him. I would not go to any other lawyer beside Mark Jaffe only because he is guaranteed to give you results. With 28 years of experience, he knows everything and can help anyone.

Posted by Ann | January 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best in the business!

Mark Jaffe in one word: outstanding! Yet one word is not enough to describe him. Mark is that rare and special lawyer who goes above and beyond to make sure his clients get 110% from him. Communication with Mark is terrific, he can always be reached and calls you back ASAP when he is unable to talk ...that moment. Mark's vast experience, from court clerk to former prosecutor, make him an excellent choice for a lawyer. He knows the laws, the court system and the best way to defend his clients. He is a lawyer like no other! Prepare to be wowed!!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Superior Representation When You Need it Most

Mark is a wonderful asset to the community. His professionalism in the courtroom is outstanding. He acted as my counsel in traffic court and I was extremely satisfied. It's very unusual to find an attorney who actually cares about your personal outcome and is not just all about taking advantage of th...e client. Mark is that kind of attorney. I recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The lawyer to help you win your case

I recently hired Mark Jaffe for a matter in Municipal Court. Mark is a superb lawyer, I feel very lucky that I was able to hire him. Immediately after meeting with me, Mark got in touch with the Court and police/prosecutor to get the information that was needed for my matter. He worked hard at the... Court on my behalf. At the Court, it was obvious the judge respected and admired Mr. Jaffe greatly. Mr. Jaffe is a former prosecutor and knows the system very well. He has over 27 years of experience as a lawyer and my experiences with him were very positive. I met with other clients at the Court, and they were all very happy with the legal representation he provided. He even met with me on evenings and weekends to review my case. He returned every e-mail and phone call that I made to him very quickly. He was very dynamic, intelligent, responsive and accommodating. Mr. Jaffe is an extremely effective defense attorney. I highly recommend him 100% to any of my friends, colleagues, or anyone reading this. He has also become a good friend and I appreciate him. Strengths: - Approachable and keeps clients up-to-date - Over 25 years of experience - Attention to details of case - Preparation for the Court room - Walks you carefully through the Court system - Positive role model

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Experience

Rating:  1.4 (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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