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 36 - 40 of 61 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Todd | May 15, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark Jaffe - Excellent attorney for Princeton Metro area

Mark has worked with my wife and I on several occasions. Willing to sit down and explain nuances of local legal system. Met with us when convenient. Made clear what was his and our responsibilities. Clearly was known in local courts based on response he received when in court. When we had some c...oncerns/misgivings he provided measured guidance. Also, when my wife was sick, Mark accommodated us. Could not be more pleased. Mark is energetic and knowledgeable and it is clear why he is highly sought after in the Princeton Metro area.

Posted by rich_forer | April 21, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT LAWYER WHO GETS RESULTS

Mark went above and beyond my expectations by keeping me informed every step of the way, by always making himself available and by obtaining a fantastic result for me in my case. I come from a family of lawyers so I have a good idea what to expect but this was truly special. While I was in court, I a...lso got to see how Mark works with his other clients and they too were as happy and relieved as I was. Over the years I have worked with many attorneys, some excellent and some mediocre, but none provided the level of expertise, astuteness and care that Mark provided. I recommend Mark unconditionally.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark Jaffe is an attorney who is motivated by a desire to help people

When selecting an attorney, there are certain qualities to look out for. Qualities such as intellect, amiability and charisma are critical for the successful litigator, and as such their presence of lack thereof should be considered when choosing representation . Many attorneys exhibit such traits, a...nd so does Mark Jaffe. However, in this day and age, qualities such as these are no longer the exception, they are the rule, and as such are simply not enough. With so many lawyers to choose from, one must look for qualities which are not generally attributed to lawyers; altruism, selflessness, kinship and forthrightness. This is where Mr. Jaffe excels, because unlike so many of his colleagues he is driven by a deep and genuine desire to help people. His dedication to his clients is staggering. He goes to great lengths to make himself available. He looks upon his clients as not only clients, but friends and fellow people who deserve respect. He will never promise results that he cannot deliver. This is why Mr. Jaffe stands apart from the multitudes of lawyers who are simply employing their intellect in the pursuit of material gain. Mr. Jaffes wealth comes in the form of experience, and his 20+ years of practicing law has allowed him to foster positive working relationships with his colleagues in the courts and law enforcement agencies. I feel compelled to write this endorsement because my life has been touched by Mr. Jaffe. I am eternally grateful to him for navigating the courts and finding an amenable solution to problems which would have otherwise been nearly insurmountable. Please consider my words when wading through the quagmire of letters, ads, reviews and appraisals which regrettably accompany the selection process.

Posted by Marvin | November 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark H. Jaffe---An exceptionally fine defense lawyer

Mark H. Jaffe, Attorney at Law---An exceptionally fine defense attorney On behalf of my wife and myself I would like to express our gratitude and admiration for Mark Jaffe. My wife, distracted by reports of Hurricane Sandy bearing down on us and in view of Governor Christie’s declaration that d...ay of a state of emergency in our state inadvertently violated an unpublicized and virtually unknown traffic law. She was given multiple citations and treated by the policeman in what we considered a disrespectful and totally inappropriate way. Having no experience with the court system and at a loss as to what to do we retained Mark Jaffe. With very little notice and the hearing scheduled for the very next day he met with us, comforted us greatly, explained our situation clearly to us in terms we could understand and outlined his strategy for our defense. At the hearing the next day this matter, which could have gotten a lot more serious, was resolved with only a very small penalty for us---an accomplishment that would have certainly been impossible were we to represent ourselves. Looking back on our highly productive association with Mark Jaffe we can say with no reservations that he is a very fine defense lawyer with a great depth of experience on both prosecution and defense sides of the law, solid connections with relevant law enforcement personnel and an understanding of how to empower potential defendants to feel not intimidated but proud of their rights as Americans. We wholeheartedly endorse Mark Jaffe. Anyone who would like to discuss this further is welcome to call me at (609) 951-0574 or e mail [email protected]. Marvin H. Shaub, Ph.D. Princeton, NJ 9 November 2012

Posted by Andrew | April 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch Lawyer - Misdemeanor Drug Charge Dismissed

I was very pleased with the way he worked on my cases. He has been my go-to lawyer for about 5 years. The man works round the clock. He is always available (even at odd hours of the morning). He is always reachable by cell phone and if he is in court, there's always someone in his office that wil...l help. He's in his office until 1am. My last case with him was dismissed which is the best I could have hoped for. Now he is helping me with some issues I'm having in another state and he's doing so as a friend. Mark is a very personable guy. He often invites his clients out for dinner. He also gave me great advice about legal issues that don't pertain to my case. He knows a ton of information about law and life as a whole. He knows what he's talking about and he knows the legal system very well. He's a great guy to know.

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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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