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 26 - 30 of 61 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by David C. | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommented

I got into an accident which a POLICY car making a left turn and HIT my car!! The Officer claiming I ran the red-light which is not truth, at that time, it was a Green light on my side. Mark helped me to fight for this incident, he managed to magically got a hold of the Dash Cam record from the Pol...ice's car (which the Police Claim the Camera was not on at that time!!) The video clearly showed the police make a left turn without yielding for me which have the right of way. (no siren signal at that time). Bottom Line: Without Mark's help, I won't be able to win this case.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Traffic Violation Defense

Attorney Jaffe was superb in his representation. The ultimate professional, Attorney Jaffe was extremely comfortable in the court room and clearly well known and respected by court personnel, He was easy to communicate with and made the entire legal process easy to understand, He set forth all option...s clearly and took the time to explain not only the advantages and consequences of each, but also to ensure that my questions and concerns were answered in detail to my complete satisfaction. While Attorney Jaffe offered specific advice as to which option he strongly recommended, he also indicated that it was my decision and that he would do his best to achieve the option that I chose. Trusting in Attorney Jaffe's expertise, experience and judgment, I followed his advice. As a result, my day in court proceeded exactly as he advised and the result was excellent, exceeding my expectation.

Posted by Julian | May 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So Greatfull

Mark has the knowledge, experience and ability to get positive results, is like having a ten men team looking after your case, he was accessible until my court date, nothing short of must go to Lawyer to represent you.

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer!!

I knew my case was in good hands with Mark. Mark is trustworthy, humorous, clever, independent, and reliable. He works very hard and stands by for the people who really need help 24/7. He is also very efficient all around the clock, and his heart is as good as his promises to be both the best represe...ntative in court and a great friend. If you need a lawyer, Mark will be the one. I recommended him to two friends and both won their cases with him-- I highly recommend Mark - he gets the job done.

Posted by Asif | February 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Oustanding, Intelligent and Dynamic = MARK JAFFE!

Mark Jaffe is absolutely fantastic. He changed my whole perspective on how lawyers can really be. I've known him for several years and couldn't be happier. He is loyal and one of the most caring lawyers I know. He is the Go 2 Guy for Rutgers University students. He has helped all my friends in the...ir cases and everyone walks out of court satisfied with his help. Mark Jaffe is a lawyer that works with you. His knowledge of the court system is impressive and he is reliable and is there WHENEVER you need him. He responds to emails quick and is just a phone call away. Mark Jaffe provides free phone consultations to everyone which is such a great help to us college students. Mark Jaffe is dynamic and as a former prosecutor he knows everyone. He honestly is a very knowledgeable lawyer that is patient yet he doesn't waste a minute of your time. He is hardworking and so is his staff. His staff is friendly and also ready to assist you in your matters. Everyone in the court system is familiar with Mark Jaffe, so I highly recommend him. I would not go to any other lawyer beside Mark Jaffe only because he is guaranteed to give you results. With 28 years of experience, he knows everything and can help anyone.

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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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