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 21 - 25 of 84 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Bob | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and available

Mark Jaffe represented me in court on several matters. He assured me that everything was going to be ok. He represented me in a very professional and friendly manner. He was able to resolve my matters quickly and smoothly! He is knowledgeable and professional! Mark keeps in contact in multiple ways s...o you can always get a hold of him. Thank you Mark.

Posted by Tanisha | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer

Mark Jaffe represented me today in court for a careless driving charge. I was so scared because I had never faced anything like this before. He assured me that everything was going to be ok. He was amazing. He represented me in a very loving carring, passionate manner. He was able to get my my charge...d dismissed with no points and a $56 parking violation! He is so knowledgeable and knows the law and knows what he is doing! I am forever grateful that he represented me. Thank you Mark.

Posted by Vern | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Accomplishment For Me

Mark Jaffe did a great job of representing me in a recent case. I am a professional driver from Tennessee. Mark always kept me informed and showed genuine concern and dedication regarding my case and he was always easy to reach; we spoke on a regular basis. I never felt my case was a minor one to h...im, which was impressive to me. The results were magnificent and I can breathe easier. I am glad I made a great choice in choosing Mark to help me fight the unjust charges I faced. I have no regrets about having Mark represent me and I feel great satisfaction in knowing that Mark is an excellent lawyer who served me well. I would highly recommend Mark Jaffe to any one looking for a devoted lawyer with a passion for his work. a very satisfied client

Posted by Bruce | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommended

I first met Mark 20 years ago when I got a routine traffic ticket in West Windsor. Mark handled the matter beautifully, negotiating a plea bargain to a lesser charge that was zero points. He knows all the local prosecutors and judges and can use those relationships to help his clients get acceptable ...outcomes, without spending lots of time and money on expensive and unpredictable trials. Over the years, several of my children got traffic tickets and had other, fairly minor legal issues. Mark handled them, too, and we always felt that he achieved the best possible result. He is available at all hours and was always prepared for court appearances. In my own case, I didn't have to say or do very much in court, which was good! Mark handled the whole matter for me. I was very pleased.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Mark Jaffe is a very good lawyer! I chose him since he is very experienced with a strong background as a Prosecutor as well as a defense attorney - so I knew he knows the legal system inside and out. He’s a nice, honest and kind person. I was able to connect ...with him – even when I called him late at night or on weekends.He really helped me out in my situation. I appreciated his advice and he delivered the results we had hoped for in Court today. Unlike other lawyers I have dealt with—Mark Jaffe is a patient guy who treated me with respect. He really was able to clearly explain things to me and that was very important to me. I also witnessed how effective and persuasive he was in talking with the prosecutor ( since the door was open to her office at the Court) and in presenting my case before the Judge! I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an experienced compassionate and thoughtful lawyer! I am very happy with him . Thank you Mark for the great service!

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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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