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

317 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 90 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Lawyer

Headline: Excelent, inteligent lawyer Mark was a great lawyer for me in my case.I was charged with a felony charge and 2 misdemenors. He is there for his clients 24/7 litteraly he was available to answer all questions regarding the case. He is caring and compassionate. This was a first offense f...or me, i decided to call mark because his experince greatly exceeded any attorney ive researched. he truly cares for his clients and hes not afraid to show it. This was my first offense. When i first went to his office i was scared and confused but right after i left i felt like the world was lifted from my shoulders. He is not only my lawyer but a new friend he has always welcomed me to come in to his office or meet somewhere closer when transportation was an issue. Also he was more than reasonable with the price. Needless to say he got my criminal charge charge and a disorderly persons offense DISMISSED, he even downgraded the remaining disorderly persons offense to a petty disorderly persons offense. That to me is amazing and i know from seeing other lawyer's performance in court room that Mark has the know how

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The lawyer to help you win your case

I recently hired Mark Jaffe for a matter in Municipal Court. Mark is a superb lawyer, I feel very lucky that I was able to hire him. Immediately after meeting with me, Mark got in touch with the Court and police/prosecutor to get the information that was needed for my matter. He worked hard at the... Court on my behalf. At the Court, it was obvious the judge respected and admired Mr. Jaffe greatly. Mr. Jaffe is a former prosecutor and knows the system very well. He has over 27 years of experience as a lawyer and my experiences with him were very positive. I met with other clients at the Court, and they were all very happy with the legal representation he provided. He even met with me on evenings and weekends to review my case. He returned every e-mail and phone call that I made to him very quickly. He was very dynamic, intelligent, responsive and accommodating. Mr. Jaffe is an extremely effective defense attorney. I highly recommend him 100% to any of my friends, colleagues, or anyone reading this. He has also become a good friend and I appreciate him. Strengths: - Approachable and keeps clients up-to-date - Over 25 years of experience - Attention to details of case - Preparation for the Court room - Walks you carefully through the Court system - Positive role model

Posted by Joseph T. | July 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best One stop shop Attorney

After getting two speeding tickets and having to go abroad for school, I contacted Mark Jaffe's office. After speaking with Mark I was at ease with what I was facing. Every time new information came up or a court date was near I was always informed promptly, he knew exactly what to do even though i w...ould be absent for my court date. I never felt hesitant about asking questions, and Mark will reiterate over and over that he wants you to call if you have any questions. Prior to my court dates I was walked through what would happen and was reassured that Mark would take care of everything in the courtroom. He is a straight shooter about how he feels about your case and go through specifics of what he likes and dislikes about it. A very friendly, professional, and caring attorney who will make dealing with the law as easy and smooth as it can possibly be. Even after i messed up again while being on probation, he still made it feel like it was not a problem and it was handled in the very best way.

Posted by Jory D Williams | April 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

My Overall Review for Mr Mark H Jaffe

I got into a bad situation where false charges were filed against me by someone I've been fighting with for years. I was in a serious matter and did not know what lawyer to go to. I happened to come across an advertisement in the mail from Mr Mark H Jaffe's firm. I chose him because of his long time ...experience with the legal system and his familiarity with the township the case took place and I'm very happy that I chose Mr Mark H Jaffe. With his experience and familiarity with the municipal court staff he was able to get the case to go to mediation where the charges were dismissed, and the plaintiff walked out with nothing. He gave me hope in a hopeless situation and gave me a voice where I was not heard. I would definitely have him represent me in the future or highly recommend him to other people in need a strong knowledgeable representation. Mr Mark Jaffe truly is a great lawyer.

Posted by Noelle and Al | April 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A++

Mark did an incredible job for my husband- getting all of his charges DISMISSED and I am forever grateful to him. He did a fantastic job and was by my husband's side always ...believing in his innocence. The one thing I have learned over the years is to NEVER go to court alone- by yourself no matter ...how small the charges or even if the police tell you to do so! Mark's tenacity and dedication he showed in my husband Alfred's case was so awesome. Mark H. Jaffe is a truly dedicated professional who can't be beat. He kept my husband updated and was in regular contact with him and the two of them met often.He really gave a lot of time and did not give up until the State folded and dismissed ALL charges against him! Mark is the only lawyer we will ever use and he is strongly recommended if you wish an honest strong and excellent lawyer - who goes above and beyond to help people like my husband. Meeting him was truly a blessing We even invited him to my mom's Easter dinner today...since he feels like a welcome addition to my family and a trusted friend..Meet Mark and you will thank me! Mr. and Mrs. A Demchak PS WIsh I could give Mark more than FIVE STARS! He works very hard and the results were SUPERB!

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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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