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 241 - 245 of 310 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by David | July 27, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Mark Jaffe - Lawyer Review

Of the few interactions I've had with lawyers in the past, I am very glad I chose Mark Jaffe to represent me. His work is personal and provides a balance between his clients that is fair to all parties and provides the greatest effectivity for any case. In my case, he was able to provide outstanding ...client confidentiality, great personal reassurance concerning the case without grandstanding guarantees, and most of all he got to know me and trust that my intentions were what I claimed them to be. In any relationship, especially of a legal one, rapport and back forth communication is critical, Mark Jaffe went out of his way to ensure this so that I felt heard at all times. A lawyer is not necessarily your best friend, but at the very least a confidant concerning legal matters who can be trusted and depended upon to come through when the time comes to step up. In addition, Mark Jaffe in particular is a man who has been on both the prosecution and on the defense. This means that as a client of Mark Jaffe, if you are worthy of defense and worthy of a second chance, he is the man to make it happen, make the key connections and suggestions that can make or break a case. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer, along with all the traits that make Mark a strong lawyer, his availability by email, and by phone make him that much more accessible and that much more easy to connect with. No one wants a lawyer who appears distant or nonchalant about their clients, Mark ensures that this is not the impression that any client feels when working with him. If your ever in trouble, call this lawyer and he will go to work for you tirelessly.

Posted by José | July 25, 2011

Excellent work!

Mr. Jaffe has an incredible work ethic, clearly explained my options, and kept me constantly informed as to my case. He is also very friendly and approachable, which made it easy to work with him. I recommend him without hesitation.

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 Myron | July 15, 2011

Great man for the job

I must say i am very impressed by Mr.Jaffe work ethics, he worked very hard for me kept me informed constant communication which gave me piece of mind and he got the the job done not once but twice my wife and i put total faith in him we highly recommend him. Thanks once again Mr.Jaffe

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fantastic service, would definitely recommend

Mark explained from the get-go that his clients are like family, and it's true; the man is literally available at any hour, day or night, and he takes a vested personal interest in each case. I honestly do not know how the man does it, especially without coffee. He kept me informed of everything ...that was going on from start to finish (the matter involved was a speeding ticket in Princeton, NJ), and kept me appraised of the options available to me. We decided to go with a plea bargain for no license points. Could not possibly be more grateful for his help.

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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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