Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.3

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

317 Client Reviews

Showing 271 - 275 of 317 reviews

Posted by Alfred | October 24, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Energeticly thorough and Accurate

General story; So. Brunswick's new at the time ploice chief flexed his muscle by setting up ambushes (3 - 4 cars). Rt 130 No. I made a left turn into a factory, looking for work. Bamm U Turn citation. Result charges dismissed by Judge Dowgon for show cause. It does not surprise me that Mark was Cited... for Unproffessional Conduct, he's a fighter and I want him on my side when the shootin starts.Al

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

He's right there when you need him

He's one exceptional lawyer. Gives you the facts, and tells you exactly what he can do. He's makes sure that you understand and feel comfortable with the decisions before walking in front of the judge. He answers all your questions and simply puts you at ease. He is always available, anytime you need... him - day or night! Even carries an iPad into the courtroom. How many lawyers do you know that carry and iPad and responds to emails and text messages immediately? My court room experience was a breeze today, thanks to Mark and getting my points waived completely. Given all the traffic tickets that i got in the past, I wonder if I should have hired lawyers like Mark to get me out of the mess immediately. Totally recommend him to anyone in need of an experienced lawyer.

Posted by Sunny | August 17, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Mark Jaffe got my case dismissed in just one court appearance!!!

Mark treats his clients like family members, he is there to help 24x7! You can reach him by email or cell phone almost all the time. He is knowledgable and compassionate, he has good relationship with the judge and prosecutor in the Princeton area, he got my case dismissed in just one court appearanc...e! While we were in the court room, he was the only lawyer who represents 6 clients in the same court session, other lawyers have at most 2 clients. That's shows how popular Mark is!

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

Mark is there for you, he generally cares about you as a person and it shows. He is available practically 24/7, and will go out of his way to make sure you're taken care of. My court date conflicted with prior plans I had, and the judge wouldn't postpone it, but Mark went out of his way to get the co...urt date changed. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the law, and, at least in Princeton, he has a good relationship with the judge and the court. Highly recommended

Posted by Regina | August 01, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark H Jaffe, The best lawyer in the tri-state area!

I MUST share this wonderful information about my lawyer, Mark H Jaffe. He is an AMAZING, TALENTED, EXPIERECED LAWYER. He is my super hero, to say the least. If you are in need of a lawyer, just call the best, that is Mark H Jaffe. He has helped me and my family for over 10 years. He works miracles in... the court room. Thank you Mark for being my lawyer and my friend as well.

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Experience

Rating:  1.3 (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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