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 101 - 105 of 170 reviews | Advocacy

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 Andy | February 21, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Hardworking, detail-oriented advocate with great customer service. Highly recommended!

In short, it MATTERS who you choose to represent you in a court. In retrospect, this statement is self-evident, but I learned this fact the hard way. After receiving a significant speeding ticket, I hired a large firm out of the phonebook. I chose poorly. The attorney (who I’d never spoken to) wa...s late to court, unprepared to negotiate, was unfamiliar with the facts of my case, and did not advocate strongly on my behalf. It was at that point that I parted ways with this firm and hired Mark Jaffe. I chose wisely! My experience with Mark couldn’t have been more opposite of that described above. Mark and his staff (MarShawn and Zafar) are as competent, courteous, and professional as you could ever hope for. In addition to his staff, Mark himself is easily accessible and was heavily engaged in every detail of my case. The high level of involvement in my case empowered Mark to negotiate aggressively on my behalf and as a result Mark was able to secure a much more favorable outcome than had been originally proposed by the first firm I hired. If you are looking for an attorney who is detail-oriented, easily accessible with a knowledgable staff, and who will work tirelessly to secure the best outcome possible, then retain the services of Mark Jaffe. I would work with Mark again at the drop of a hat.

Posted by jonathan | February 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Professional and effective attorney with personal attention and meticulous attention to detail

My parents recommended Mark Jaffe to me and I was completely happy with the work he did. Mark is a top notch attorney who was able to adeptly maneuver the local legal system and get an extremely favorable resolution for my legal entanglement. It's clear that Mark has a firm grasp of the law, as well ...as an open minded view on his clients. Mark had a friendly and familiar rapport with the local prosecutor and judge, and appeared well respected within that community. My entire experience working with Mark was positive, reasonably priced and ultimately successful, with him keeping me updating and communicating regularly. I would recommend using Mark Jaffe if you fell into a situation in which you required legal counsel.

Posted by Krishna | January 27, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Exceptional Defense Lawyer

I would highly recommend Mark Jaffe. I used him within the last 2 months. Mark handled my ticket I received in a traffic incident. Myself and my family are grateful for his personalized and dedicated service. When my husband first spoke with Mark prior to retaining him over the phone, he was impr...essed with the length of time Mark spent to hear my case and explain the procedures. We met him the following day and found home to be very experienced, knowledgable and honest person with a genuine desire to help people. After hearing my case, Mark did not make any unrealistic promises that he couldn't deliver, advised us on the next steps and explained his strategy to get the best possible outcome. Mark always kept me in the loop and was available 24/7 to answer any questions by email or phone. Mark deftly defended our case with the prosecutor and had our ticket dismissed without me having to go court!!!. Needless to say I am thrilled with the outcome and retaining Mark as our lawyer was one of the best decisions we've made. I would have absolutely no reservations endorsing him and referring his services to family and friends.

Posted by Becky | January 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense

OUTSTANDING LAWYER!

I had the pleasure of having Mark Jaffe as my lawyer. I have known him for over a year now and he has always gotten me successful outcomes! I had recently been charged with 5 charges related to drugs, and through vigorous work, time and effort, Mark dismissed all my charges except one, which he got l...owered and deferred for a year. It will then be dismissed after a year of staying away from the law. Through out the whole experience, he always put me, the client, first. He was constantly giving me updates and checking up to see how I was doing and making sure everything was ready for my next court appearance. He familiarized me with the Judges and really cared about making me a happy client and helping get the best outcome. He always delivered with whatever he said! I would without a doubt recommend Mark Jaffe to any client!

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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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