Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.4

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 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Anne | July 01, 2012 | Car Accidents

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 | November 13, 2011 | Car Accidents

Mark H. Jaffe - tough fight, charges DISMISSED

Mark Jaffe is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. My case involved a traffic accident brought about by a manufacturers defect. When my car was impounded I reported said defect which had been repaired as what I believed caused the accident. A mechanic hired by the state asserted there was nothi...ng wrong with my car - Mark was INSTRUMENTAL in helping prove that the accident was NOT MY FAULT. Any charge brought against you by the state is extremely serious. Mark was available round the clock to answer questions and was extremely receptive to all new information provided. The state often pressures defendants to accept a plea which simply does not reflect the circumstances of the case. We went to court 3 times; Mark spoke with the prosecutor at length and secured an adjournment to bring additional facts to light. He then successfully presented those facts three different times to the end result of a DISMISSAL. Mark's rapid responses and availability were INVALUABLE in making sure we had enough time to FIND THE FACTS before the prosecutor was able to close up the case. Timeliness in bringing facts to be reconsidered is absolutely essential in a court of law. Mark will make sure YOUR VOICE IS HEARD.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2011 | Car Accidents

A good lawyer, very competent, effective and attentive to his client's worries

Mr Jaffe represented my wife in a recent car accident ( no victims, except hardware) . She is elderly and she was much concerned about the consequences, particularly since she had a similar accident a few years before. He had also reprented her in that case. Mr Jaffe showed great tact and intelli...gence in his dealings with us. In addition to meeting us in person, he responded to our phone and e-mail inquiries almost immediately, no matter what the time of day. He allayed my wife's anxieties , and finally resolved the case in a way that was most satisfactory.

Posted by Kevin | June 02, 2011 | Car Accidents

Always there

Received a pts summons for a minor traffic accident and called Mark based on a recommendation. Glad I did! Mark was in constant contact with me any time I needed him and he kept me up to date on my case throughout a drawn out process. Found Mark to be very professional and his experience with the W...est Windsor Court proved to be invaluable. Excellent results--no points on my record.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2011 | Car Accidents

reference for Mark H. Jaffe, Esq.

I was involved in an automobile accident which required a court appearance at the West Windsor Municipal Court. I chose Mark H. Jaffe, Esq. based on his vast experience and his reputation as an excellent attorney. Mr. Jaffe was very professional and patient in explaining the complex world of munici...pal court. I was very impressed that Mr. Jaffe knew all the partipants in the court process (Municipal Judge, Prosecutor, other attorneys, Police Offficers) and had an excellent relationship with all of them. He utilized this experience to guide me to a very satisfactory result. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Jaffe to anyone that needs competent representation.

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Experience

Rating:  1.4 (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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