Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.3

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

317 Client Reviews

Showing 106 - 110 of 317 reviews

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 | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Mark Jaffe is a very good lawyer! I chose him since he is very experienced with a strong background as a Prosecutor as well as a defense attorney - so I knew he knows the legal system inside and out. He’s a nice, honest and kind person. I was able to connect ...with him – even when I called him late at night or on weekends.He really helped me out in my situation. I appreciated his advice and he delivered the results we had hoped for in Court today. Unlike other lawyers I have dealt with—Mark Jaffe is a patient guy who treated me with respect. He really was able to clearly explain things to me and that was very important to me. I also witnessed how effective and persuasive he was in talking with the prosecutor ( since the door was open to her office at the Court) and in presenting my case before the Judge! I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an experienced compassionate and thoughtful lawyer! I am very happy with him . Thank you Mark for the great service!

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Traffic Violation Defense

Attorney Jaffe was superb in his representation. The ultimate professional, Attorney Jaffe was extremely comfortable in the court room and clearly well known and respected by court personnel, He was easy to communicate with and made the entire legal process easy to understand, He set forth all option...s clearly and took the time to explain not only the advantages and consequences of each, but also to ensure that my questions and concerns were answered in detail to my complete satisfaction. While Attorney Jaffe offered specific advice as to which option he strongly recommended, he also indicated that it was my decision and that he would do his best to achieve the option that I chose. Trusting in Attorney Jaffe's expertise, experience and judgment, I followed his advice. As a result, my day in court proceeded exactly as he advised and the result was excellent, exceeding my expectation.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mark is the best lawyer

Mark H. Jaffe has been a great asset to my family. I met him three years ago and he is a godsend. My son had a lot of issues with the law and Mark accomplished the impossible. My son and I are very grateful for his wonderful work. He knows the law, the police and the prosecutors. Mark has been an e...xcellent caring advocate all while allowing them to understand and sympathize with my sons situation. He really communicated with my son in an effective manner so that he felt comfortable. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone that is searching for an outstanding lawyer. He managed to get almost all of my sons charges dismissed. I thought this would be impossible since they all occurred in the same town. Mark is a very down to earth lawyer who is honest, fair, very easy to reach and generous with his time. He is a dynamo who obviously loves his work. My son and I love him. Five stars all around !!!!!

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:  1.3 (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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