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 31 - 35 of 61 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Bagrat | May 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT LAWYER!

I made an great choice in asking Mark Jaffe to help me. We met several times and he was very patient and clear in explaining the process and picking a lawyer with 26 years of experience was a wise one. The results were great and my whole experience was very positive. He is a terrific guy who really ...understands the law and the the ins and out of the legal system. it was obvious in court that he was very well respected and liked That certainly worked to my advantage.He is a former Prosecutor who was a writer for New York Times for many years. He knows the POWER of words and is a very articulate and dynamic lawyer. He has also become a friend and for that I am grateful to him. Highly recommended. Mark is above all effective and was very generous with offering his time and attention to my case. EXCELLENT LAWYER.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

MARKS the BEST CHOICE

MARK IS THE BEST!  Mark Jaffe is the lawyer of choice. He did a great job for me. He was really on top of my case and I spoke to him all of the time. Mark spent a lot of time addressing my  concerns  every step of the way - I felt secure that I made the best choice of a lawyer in selecting him to he...lp me.  He is extremely friendly and caring!  I got exactly the outcome he predicted and that I had hoped for 100% satisfied with Mark and his efficient and reliable staff. They all made me feel very comfortable and I was worried at the beginning  They certainly did a wonderful job and I appreciate the help  that Mark Jaffe did for me. If you want to save points and save a LOT of money  and hardship- I strongly recommend  Mark Jaffe!

Posted by Jack | March 05, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Three time client, now social friend.

Mark's a great attorney. He's handled two traffic matters and one small damage claim over the past five years for me. All turned out exactly how he'd predicted. I was quite pleased. Since then we've had drinks a few times. His knowledge of the law goes far beyond his practice specialties and I've cal...led him for help with another attorney because of that. In municipal court, what makes the difference in a good lawyer and a great one is how well the court knows the attorney and trusts their recommendation. Courts trust Mark's guidance on his own cases. He knows how to operate in court.

Posted by Janet | June 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Right Attorney for Me and you too!

What do you want in an attorney? Talk to Mark Jaffe I found the attorney I wanted in Mark Jaffe. I needed an attorney who cared enough to help me win my case. Right away Mark made me feel very confident that he could win my case. Beyond that I found Mark to be a thoughtful, dynamic, compassio...nate, highly intelligent and caring person. My experience with other attorneys had left me extremely discouraged and disheartened. Not one cared enough to listen or ask, for that matter about the details of my situation. They never asked if I wanted to try to win my case or just plead, pay and let it go. They took my retainer check, and said see you in court. No calls to discuss my case. No questions regarding the case. No concerns about how I wanted to proceed. Mark was always available to me. He checked in just about every day. Mark offered legal options that I never knew I had. Mark’s advice and courtroom experience won my case. Finally, Mark is an attorney who loves helping his clients. Mark cares about the people he represents. I recommend Mark to all my friends as the best attorney in the Princeton area. So if this is what you want in attorney then talk to Mark Jaffe. I only wish I had done it sooner.

Posted by Kathleen | June 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding service

Mr. Jaffe handled two cases for me. The first in Plainsboro and the second in North Brunswick. In both cases he was always very professional and kept me well informed.

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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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