Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.7

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

321 Client Reviews

Showing 236 - 240 of 258 reviews | Case Results

Posted by caroline | January 25, 2010

Honest, effective, and efficient laywer - very pleased and would recommend to family and friends

I have known Mr. Jaffe for over a year and he has helped me on several occasions avoid harsh traffic penalties for minor traffic offenses. The reason I decided to continue working with him is that he not only is efficient and effective, but he also is dependable. Dependability is crucial to me in l...egal matters. I have always been able to reach Mr. Jaffe at the drop of a hat despite his busy schedule. He also has met with me and my family over the thanksgiving holiday, which was the only time I had to meet up. I recognize the sacrifices that Mr. Jaffe made for me and I respect his commitment and dedication to helping me and providing me with the best legal council available. My father is a lawyer as well, so I have grown up immersed in the legal profession. This has given me inside knowledge and insight into what it takes to be a great lawyer. Mr. Jaffe definitely lives up to the high standards I hold for my legal council. I would recommend him to my friends and family and in fact have done so and recommended him to a classmate of mine.

Posted by Ron & Mary | January 13, 2010

Excellent Result

My wife and I were nervous and afraid of what could happen. We were only dealing with a moving violation, but we had to go to court. The last thing we needed was any more points added to our licenses. Mark reassured us that he could help us. Even though we had put off contacting a lawyer to the day b...efore the court date, Mark took the time to handle our case and thoroughly prepare us for what would happen in court. Mark treated us with respect and sensitivity. He was on our side. In court, he exceeded all our expectations and delivered a very satisfactory result. We heartily recommend Mark to anyone. He literally turned what was for us a frightening situation, into a comfortable experience. He not only put our minds at ease, he delivered what he promised.

Posted by Arvind | December 18, 2009

Mark Jaffe is a great friend in need!

I had a great experience with Mark H. Jaffe! And I wish to share this with everyone. He delivered what he promised. I have a clean driving record and was wrongly charged in an accident. Mark got my case dismissed. He paid good attention to all the details of the incident. I remember that for my... initial meeting, I did not have a car, and he came over to my home. Since then, we developed a good working relationship. He always kept me in the loop through phone calls, e-mails and letters. He also gave me his cell number and invited me to call him at any time. He is very dedicated to his work, and is well-known and respected in the court. I highly recommend Mark Jaffe. I hope that I do not need to use his professional services again (but if I do have the misfortune to be involved in an incident, I would have no hesitation in contacting him right away) but I look forward to continue this relationship as a friend.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2009

If you are ever in need of professional help with in trouble, the solution is MHJ

I had an experience in life the rattle me to the point of no return. An unfortunate incident happened to me that left me stomped, emotionless and overwhelmed with hurt. Mark H Jaffe was the solution for my unfortunate incident. I received several letters in the mail to handle my situation. The name ...Mark stood out the most along with his experince in the matter I need help. I called him to set up an appointment to discussed my issue. When I arrived at his office in Princeton, I thought I entered the wrong office, but come to find out I entered the right office. Mark is an excellent and professional lawyer. He is a pleasant person to be around, except when he get upset. He helped me with my case.My case was driving me crazy at times because you never know the outcome. Mark assured me that he could handle it, in which he did. I was so happy. I now know that I have a friend for life", He also help me again with another matter. I have nothing but respect for this man. A great human being who enjoys is work. He is the man when it comes to needing help. He is always busy and at times forgets, but most people forgets sometimes. However, he will get the job done. I am glad to have the opportunity to meet him and getting to know him. The Greatest Lawyer in the world.

Posted by richcoupe$ | August 26, 2009

Mr. Jaffe is a loyal trustworthy man of the people. You need him in your corner.

From my experiences with Mr. Jaffe i must say i'm extremely satisfied with the work he has done for my family and i. I first met Mark through my sister who used his services and after being with her in his office a few times i could tell he knew his stuff. Not to long after he dealt with her matter i... was i need of legal services and Mr. Jaffe was the first name that came to mind. Since then i've had an extraordinary relationship he and the people in his office. I have friends who have also used his services and they too have been satisfied with his professionalism and the outcome he has helped them reach in their case. i have and will continue to recommend Mr. Jaffe to anyone in need of a lawyer who has the experience to handle their matter.

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Experience

Rating:  1.7 (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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