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 156 - 160 of 310 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent lawyer, VERY satisfied!

I am writing this testimonial about Mark H. Jaffe our lawyer- to say a BIG thank you! My husband passed a car improperly during a snow storm we recently had in Plainsboro, NJ and was given tickets totaling 9 points on his DL. After searching on the internet for the best lawyer- I called Mark and dis...cussed the case on the phone. He helped us by carefully explaining not only how he could achieve the results we hoped for but also reviewed how we could drive safely and avoid problems. As foreigners and also recently moving from CA to NJ, we had no experience driving in the snow and now we are forced to and it is challenging. After our first phone call with Mark - we decided to hire Mark to represent my husband and we know for a fact that he is an excellent lawyer who has taught us a lot about how to drive safely! This has been an important lesson for us - for our safety as well as others so that our future life will be better! Since both my husband and I have a busy working schedule Mark agreed and was very nice to handle our calls and to meet with us twice before the Court when it was convenient for us. Mark is amazing and he must work about 18 hours a day since whenever we called - there he was - at his office or ready on his cell phone to take our calls. He is very patient and a very warm and caring person. When the actual court date came up - we observed that Mark knows a lot of people at the Court- the Prosecutor Judge and clerks etc. Everyone seems like him very much. The case was handled very smoothly. The outcome was we went from 9 pts to zero points. We are SO happy about the result and 100% Satisfactory about his service to us. We truly appreciate Mark's efforts and would highly recommend him to our friends and co - workers since he is an excellent lawyer!

Posted by Jack | March 05, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Three time client, now social friend.

Mark's a great attorney. He's handled two traffic matters and one small damage claim over the past five years for me. All turned out exactly how he'd predicted. I was quite pleased. Since then we've had drinks a few times. His knowledge of the law goes far beyond his practice specialties and I've cal...led him for help with another attorney because of that. In municipal court, what makes the difference in a good lawyer and a great one is how well the court knows the attorney and trusts their recommendation. Courts trust Mark's guidance on his own cases. He knows how to operate in court.

Posted by Marc | February 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer- VERY satisfied

I hired Mr. Jaffe to defend me in a Municipal Court matter and he did a great job. I am a professional and have very high standards. I expect the best in professionals and Mark certainly met my standards. He kept me informed with almost daily emails and letters so that I was kept up to date. I did no...t even have to appear in Court He is bright and good natured. He really does care and I have seen and felt that PLUS he is very easy to connect with. I am very happy with both Mark and his work. I will certainly recommend Mark to my friends. He is an exceptional lawyer who , with his 25 years of experience - is a perfect advocate.

Posted by Carolyn | January 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Not Just an Attorney.....A friend

I first hired Mark back in May when I was arrested and charged with shoplifting. I was just going to take the PTI they were offering me and be done with it, but then I got an advertisement in the mail from Mark. It really stuck out because it had REAL signature. Not just a printout that the entir...e state gets anytime someone gets a ticket and such. From the beginning Mark has been tremendous! He is in constant contact with me, either phone, email, or text. He really is available 24/7 like he says! I have need been in trouble with the law and upon meeting him I had an automatic sigh of relief knowing things were going to be ok with him! My case was dropped from Criminal Court to Municipal Court without me even stepping foot in a court room! This proves the brilliance of this man and the respect that he has from the judicial system. This man is going to save my life! Not only is my attorney, he's my friend. He really does care!

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mark H. Jaffe (The Power of the Sun in a Dark Room)

I was referred to Mark by some friends who had used him in the past and told me "He was the man". I was hesitant at first but as the court date narrowed down I was left with very few options and decided to go with Mark. I can tell you first hand Mark was the best lawyer I have ever had. He works arou...nd the clock non-stop and makes sure that you get the best possible result. He knocked down my 16-point tickets to 4-points. Mark makes miracles happen in the courtroom. You cant go wrong with Mark, on top of that he has many connections in almost any city.

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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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