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 76 - 80 of 124 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by amyellenrose | July 22, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best lawyer around

Mr. Jaffe was extremely helpful when I used his services for a traffic violation case. With a rare combination of empathy and expertise, he explained my options to me and ensured that the best outcome for me. He was reliable, kind and confident when dealing with me. I would recommend Mr. Jaffe's se...rvices to anyone requiring excellent representation.

Posted by Nina | July 08, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

First rate lawyer within the areas of his expertise!

Mark Jaffe represented me once, and my husband twice, in the Princeton traffic courts; the allegations were extremely difficult to "disprove," yet he was able to dispose of all three matters swiftly, smoothly and professionally. Since that time, I have also had the opportunity to observe him at work... on an employment discrimination matter and in the defense of a larceny charge, and I cannot recommend him highly enough within the areas of his expertise. As a now-retired attorney myself, I find Mark's unqualified dedication to the client's interests impressive, as is his thorough analysis of the factual situation, his determination to reach the best possible result for the client, and his success in reaching this result. I might also add that he is kind and sympathetic, no matter what kind of legal trouble the client presents, that his fees are reasonable, and that because of his many years of experience in the courts where he practices, he is well known and respected there by the prosecutors and judges, a considerable asset for the clients he represents when it comes to plea bargains, settlements and the like.

Posted by Anne | July 01, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A favorable outcome

Mark Jaffe, Esq., represented me recently over a traffic infraction related to a minor accident. He stayed in touch daily by e-mail and cell leading up to trial to make sure I understood what he was trying to accomplish, and he succeeded. Mark is always thinking and communicating.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2012 | Criminal Defense

CrimInal defense gone wrong

I used this lawyer to dispute a criminal matter. Not only did he not keep me informed but also didn't prep me before I had to see the judge . He's also very tardy, arriving to court matter 30 minutes to 45 minutes after court was ready to handle case.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2012 | State, Local And Municipal Law

A very good-natured, experienced, and dynamic lawyer

I think of Mark H. Jaffe as a superb lawyer, and I was 100% satisfied with the advice, counsel, and attention he provided for me. He represented me in a municipal Court matter, clearly explaining the options I had. He was always very frank, open, and candid. I was feeling completely confident wh...en I went to court since he had detailed over several meetings( he has open office hours every day of the week) what would happen when we spoke to the police officer and Prosecutor. He gave me both of his cell phone #s - which he always carries with him and he always answered his phone - no matter what time I called. He is simply a amazing lawyer and I feel so lucky to know him. My parents love him too. He is intelligent, good-humored, very arrticulate both in the court and in the office. He zeros in to the exact ways to be sucessful. He knows how to win and I can trust that he knows what he's doing, because he has a tremendous amount of background experience - as a Municipal Prosecutor , as na Assistant County Prosecutor, former Princeton University Prosecutor, and more. What other lawyer is working late every night of the week? Mark is since he wants to make sure that everything he does is done in an excellent manner. He has a dynamic personality - he has such a clarity even in difficult situations and superb confidence that you can just relax and know that you are very well taken care of.I can and have emailed him and he responds almost within seconds. You will be in awe of this guy. Highly recomended He is generous with his time and will always make himself available to speak to him or meet with you at his office. I am so happy that he is my lawyer for life!

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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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