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

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4.9 /5.0

317 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 124 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The Best Hands Down!!!!!

Mark H. Jaffe- is an excellent lawyer. I first met Mark after graduation from high school 15 years ago and he did a great job of representing me! Being from Princeton I knew him to be one of the most hard working dedicated persons that I have ever met. I have recommended him to my brother and countle...ss friends. They are have voiced approval of the results and work he did. Mark is a very loyal person to those he is entrusted to help and a lawyer who works tirelessly to help people who need a advocate who cares and who is expert at knowing how to be successful in Court. Recently - my son was falsely accused and I sought out Mark again to help defend my son. I was very troubled by this accusation and I knew my son was telling the truth. Mark was a sold rock of strength as he stood his ground and refused to let the state railroad my son. The charge was very serous and after months of contesting the charges - the Prosecutor gave in and the original charge was dismissed. The final outcome was acceptable and reasonable to both me and my son - who was very comfortable with Mark's careful , compassionate and considerate manner. He is a superb lawyer and a lawyer who i admire. He is usually at his office almost every day of the week and he provided me with a lot of access to him. He was generous with the time he spent on my son's case just as he had for me 15 years ago. Mark is a good soul who I have seen him with good people and who has had to deal with a lot of bad folks. Mark does not judge but tries his best to befriend his clients= both those worthy of his attention and care and perhaps those who are not. He also deals with a lot of dWI clients such as the one below who I know plead guilty to DWI and who who I know ( I have seen him ) was unemployed and wanted a position at his law office(!) So he is bitter and wants to blame others for his bad behavior that he later admitted to () ...and that is evident. I - As a friend ( who knows him very well, client, and someone who endorses Mark and his work 100% - I needed to voice my praise for Mark - A fine decent and very devoted lawyer. You are making the right choice in choosing him. I have known of his excellent work for over 16 years! I stand as do thousands of clients he has represented over the last 25 years in supporting Mark We are lucky he is here for us. He is a true gentleman.

Posted by Mercedes K. | June 03, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney/Highly Recommended

I am writing this testimonial for Mark H. Jaffe, because I know that he is a dynamic and superb lawyer for myself and many others I have recommended him to. I am a psychotherapist in Princeton who first met Mark several years ago when I had a minor traffic matter that he successfully handled for me ...- locally. He is very passionate and devoted to defense work and ensures that clients are well served by both he and his highly efficient staff. I have known him for over 15 years and he is certainly a very hard working, intelligent, and conscientious professional. He is the kind of attorney that really wants to make his clients feel good about their particular case and seeks successful resolution for each. He is above all empathetic and does not shy away from fighting for the underdog. Mark is also quite savvy in that he has built a solid positive relationship with local Courts and police officials /prosecutors that place him in a good position to help his clients. In other words- Prosecutors will listen to what he has to say and in the complex legal community - this rapport can help someone who is accused. Mark is an excellent lawyer. I highly recommended him!

Posted by Brian | May 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in NJ and ..Great Friend!

Mark has been not only an advisor to me but also a great friend who has represented me, on several occasions for over a decade! He has been, above all an excellent lawyer to me and far superior to any other lawyer I have ever seen in the past! As a former Assistant County Prosecutor and Princeton Uni...versity. Newark etc. Prosecutor he has tons of experience. I live in North Jersey and I have to travel a bit to see him in Princeton but it is always well worth it . Mark has helped me tremendously in both the criminal matters I have had as well as the motor vehicle cases I have come to him with. He is very intelligent and really makes you feel good in Court when he is with you and you feel empowered by his sharp mind and the way he expresses himself to the court. You know that he is really going to deliver the best he can and he has for me time and time again. He doesn''t just answer the phone and give you a short answer. Rather he carefully explains things about the law and the legal system so that I understand things and he instills confidence. He cares about me and anyone who meets with Mark can clearly see that. Above all- he now only knows the law well but he knows who I am and what I want and he takes the time to do that. That impresses me . He knows how to be successful in Court and he speaks to me in a way that I feel very comfortable.Not only has he done a great job - for me every time- but he also has provided me with practical advice about my life as well as the law and how to navigate the legal system with success. The post before mine is totally absurd and out of context and whoever wrote it is ignorant, dumb and written by someone who probably has a lot more issues than just legal problems because if he knew Mark well ( as I do ) he would have known that Mark could have won his DWI case- and that this jerk wouldn't have been disappointed He must be an idiot to talk the garbage he expressed and to have gotten another lawyer- that resulted in a conviction for him! Mark has always allowed me to be successful in court for that I am indebted to him and feel it is necessary to share my feelings in this review. I have met with Mark countless times over the last ten plus years and he is a truly excellent lawyer who I always can rely on to deliver great work. He has seen me on weekends as well as after work and he is very skilled attorney who I recommend to all of my friends. He has provided me with both of his cell phones and he always picks up! He is my lawyer for life and a terrific and reliable friend. This guy is at the top of his game and you can't pick a better lawyer to help you , in my opinion! His office is open seven days a week and I have always been able to reach him when I needed- and that is priceless. Brian. - A very satisfied client and fan of Mark H. Jaffe!

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mark H. Jaffe, trusted esquire

I have had an attorney-client relationship with Mark Jaffe for almost a year. Not only is he a diligent, hardworking lawyer, but Mark cares about the people he is responsible for. He helped me with a minor traffic case during my senior year in high school in New Jersey. Now, even though I am hundreds... of miles away in college in Ohio he still serves as a consistent, open line of legal help. I called Mark from jail at one in the morning months after I had contacted him last and sure enough he was ready to help. Mark is a friend and an ally for anyone who needs representation. I wish him the best of luck and I would recommend his expert services to anyone.

Posted by Margaret | February 18, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent responsive attorney

I recently had a matter in the local municipal court and as I live out of the state, I began a search for an attorney. I researched attorneys in the area to represent me in court as I would be unable to attend the hearing due to logistics. I found Mark Jaffe a defense attorney with over 25 years’ e...xperience (former prosecutor) and skill set to represent me. I called Mark, and within a few minutes he was on the phone with me. I instantly knew that I wanted him to represent me in this matter. I explained the situation and Mark was quick to inform me that he would be happy to represent me. He instilled a sense of confidence in me; he was intelligent, genuine, and honest. He was confident that he would resolve this situation in a favorable manner for me. He told me his no hassle fee for his legal representation and reassured me he could have the summons reduced to a lesser violation with no points. He gave me the exact cost of the lesser violation and what the court cost would be in this situation. He explained what he would need from me to have him represent me. He immediately sent out an affidavit and asked that I return it faxed to his attention along with a note stating why I couldn’t attend court in person (a protocol of the court). He told me to relax; he would handle everything and stay in communication with me. He stressed the value of customer service and explained who his legal staff was, when best to reach him or his staff and gave me the office telephone number, fax number and even his cell number. He stressed the point that I had accessibility to him and/or his staff at any time and not to hesitate to call with any questions. He was right. Any time I called I was taken care of immediately and Mark always followed up with me to make sure I was comfortable. I was, quite frankly, blown away by his customer service, responsiveness, and professionalism. And yes, Mark did resolve my summons to a lesser violation, I received no points and the summons fee and court costs were exactly as he had stated. Mark is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

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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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