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 41 - 45 of 317 reviews

Posted by Melvin | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

MARK. H. JAFFE ESQ REVIEW.

MARK. H. JAFFE ESQ - Is a great lawyer who is very attentive and made sure all my needs for the court were met. I am very happy that I chose him as the Lawyer to represent me because he was very accommodating. I was set to join the Navy and the court date was a problem but he was able to move my cou...rt case early and resolve it, so that I could join the military with everything resolved. I will recommend this Lawyer to anyone in need of his services.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not recommend - did not show up to court

I am not one to post negative reviews, but he literally did not show up to my court date after confirming multiple times the day before and day of. I did not think he was in the (virtual) court and contacted his assistant who confirmed that he was. He was not, and the judge had to inform me when I wa...s the last person in court. Needless to say, I did not work with him after that. He is extremely disorganized and unprofessional. He would contact me without notice at crazy hours (I.e. texting me at midnight) and tried to get me to do his work for him (I.e. contacting police departments to get information or talk to police officers/prosecutors). I definitely do not recommended and had a horrible, anxiety-inducing experience.

Posted by sonnia | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

FIVE STARS!

Mark H jaffe is a reliable lawyer. Compassionate, Faithful and trustworthy man.His knowledge of the law as well as his connections to the court has helped me significantly in every aspect of my life and Career as a Caregiver, Nurse,Mother, Wife and a Friend.When it came to winning my case, he gave hi...s best time, effort, Patience and Loyalty to me.Morals!!He is Respectful,welcoming, Understanding, and always willing to meet with me until my Case was worn. His kindness, generosity, & words of comfort will always be dear to my heart and i look forward to working with him on future cases if need be. He went far and beyond my expectations to get me the results I want and focused on nothing but the case until it was sealed and done. Victory!! He is emotionally in tune, always there to lend an ear, never making excuses or dismissing me until I am satisfied with my matter. With Mark i came in looking for a lawyer and left with a new friend for live. The truth I know about Mark set me free. He is the really deal , Lawyer, Friend to count on getting good job done as soon as possible. I believe in Mark H Jaffe.

Posted by Cassidy K | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING LAWYER

Always got back to me in a timely manner, he always delivered what was promised to me, he made sure to keep me informed on my upcoming court dates and made me very comfortable with the whole court experience!! I would 100% recommend Mark Jaffe to family and friends as his prices, loyalty, and communi...cation are the best around!!

Posted by Donald | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A FIVE STAR REIEW: MARK JAFFE, ATTORNEY AT LAW

There is no attorney as Mark Jaffe. Powerful, Persuasive, Always concerned utmost and foremost for his client’s welfare and resolution of the particular case. Mark Jaffe fulfills his promises, and then some. From New Jersey, Mark met me in my home city of Baltimore, to enable us to zoom to court. Wit...hin minutes, with his pre-court preparation and court etiquette, his advice to me, my case resolved. I stood clear of charges. Beyond competent, concerned for his client’s welfare and wellbeing, I assure you he will remain with you on the phone; he will answer your texts and emails; he will advise you in procedures, in the adjudications you need so to emerge with your clean record intact. Simply put, on the eastern sea board, New York, and points south, Mark’s persistence and approach to assure your need will present to the fullest the resolution you require in his geographic area and beyond. Without reservation, I attest to this testimony, for I am one of the fortunate many who engaged Mark in what I worried was a difficult entanglement, but for Mark a planned, accomplished, and simple fully resolved matter. In competency, integrity, and persistency one who will stay with you unto the happy conclusion of your case--there is only one attorney for you to engage. This is a five star review, but I could easily double the stars, he is that powerful, that compassionate, that concerned, that persistent: Mark Jaffe, truly amazing Attorney at Law. esigned this 14 th Day of May, 2023 Donald R. Schwartz Associate Professor of Speech, Theatre and Film Community College of Baltimore County (ret’d)

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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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