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 121 - 125 of 149 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Tom | January 24, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent at what he does

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident with multiple violations.Mark did an excellant job of explaining the process of prosecution and judgement and accurately predicted the outcome. He had a calming effect throughout the process. He was extremely knowledgeable of all the motor vehicle l...aws, infractrions and consequences.He was the right man for the job. Dont go to traffic court without him.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

How I Kept My License

I was caught allegedly doing over 100 mph in a 65. I immediately knew a loss of license was at risk and then I got a letter from Mark saying he could help me to keep my license. My court date was yesterday and the prosecutor was going to give me a suspension of license for 90 days. Fortunately I had ...Mark as my lawyer and he got it dropped down to only 14 days. Two weeks without a license is far better than 3 months. Thank you very much Mark.

Posted by Christine | November 05, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fantastic Lawyer

Mr. Jaffe helped me save hundreds of dollars when I was charged with a traffic violation. His extensive experience with the New Jersey State Police, as well as a public defender helped me cope with the stress of receiving a ticket and having to go to court. As important, Mr. Jaffe is a very caring ...individual, always ready to receive and return calls and e-mails. Everything he informed me when we first met in his office was later confirmed. He is honest from the very first time he meets with you, and very trustworthy. The one positive outcome from my receiving a ticket is that I got to meet Mr. Jaffe. I now know that if I ever need representation again (which I hope will not happen) I can count on the expertise and reliability he provides for his clients.

Posted by Cristian | November 03, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

crisevolution8

Mark, you're the craziest lawyer i ever met ,but in a very good way.lol i can call you 24/7 and you'll still answer your cell phone.Thanks for you i been having a clean lisence for over five yrs.I wish i had met you earlier because i had lawyers that charged me a arm and a leg for one dumb case, ov...er the five years that ive met you i dont even consider you my lawyer anymore. i consider you more like a friend and a person to trust and to not hesitate to ask any questions. thanks mark, and remember i owe you a ride in my car

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket Client with a lead foot used

My court room experiences have always been a easy thanks to Mark Jaffe. I have been using him for over 6 years. He has always been able to get my points waived completely, especially with all the speeding tickets I have accumulated. I always recommend him to my family, friends, and anyone in need ...of an experienced lawyer. Mark treats his clients like family members; He is there to help 24x7! You can reach him by email or cell phone all the time. He is knowledgeable and compassionate; he has good relationship with the judges and prosecutors in the Mercer County area. He's one exceptional lawyer. He gives you the facts, and tells you exactly what he can do. He's makes sure that you understand and feel comfortable with the decisions before walking in front of the judge. He answers all your questions and simply puts you at ease. I will ALWAYS recommend Mark Jaffee!

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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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