Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.6

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

321 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 313 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by sheri | June 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

MARK H. JAFFE ESQ - EXCELLENT LAWYER Amazing human being! He is awesome!

MARK H. JAFFE ESQ - EXCELLENT LAWYER Amazing human being! He is awesome! He constantly kept in contact with all updates. Successfully was able to lower my daughter's traffic ticket. He cares about his clients. I would definitely hire him again. Thank you.

Posted by TRACY | June 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

THE BEST LAWYER IN NEW JERSEY !!!

Mark is an excellent lawyer. I felt the need to write this Testimonial because Im very impressed with Mr Jaffe, not only as an attorney, but, as an individual. I recently had the privilege of obtaining him as counsel for several moving violations .It was explained to me the severity of the violation...s and how 10 points would have been added to my license as well as insurance surcharges had I not addressed the situation the right way. I was scared to say the least. Attorney Jaffe reassured me that with his help, there was no need to worry because of his years of experience as a Municipal Prosecutor. He has successfully defended clients like me for over 30 years. I had never seen him in action and so I was a bit apprehensive. I had tickets before, but, never to the tune of 10 points (SHEESH)! Mark is an adept and skilled attorney who DID NOT DISAPPOINT, His warm , friendly nd professional demeanor helped to put my fears at ease. As a result, in the final analysis, I had to pay a fine as well as some other small fees and an online drivers course ( much needed anyways) but that's nothing compared to possibly losing my license and/or insurance surcharges. I am very grateful to Attorney Mark H Jaffe. His hardwork and dedication to my case will never be forgotten. He worked his magic in that courtroom and we won just like he promised. KUDOS MARK H JAFFE. MANY BLESSINGS IN YOUR FUTURE. I totally recommend MARK to everyone looking for THE BEST LAWYER IN NJ T.Baldwin Number 1 fan of A Number 1 Attorney !!!!

Posted by Bob | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Mark is in your corner

Mark gets results. That's the bottom line. He knows the law. I was amazed at and grateful for the result he negotiated for me in municipal court regarding a traffic matter. He is extremely communicative with his clients and keeps his clients informed about the status of their case on an almost daily ...basis. Mark cares about his clients and has my hearty endorsement.

Posted by Andrew | May 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

MARK H. JAFFE ESQ Excellent Lawyer - Great Guy!

Mark H. Jaffe is an incredible attorney and a very kind-hearted individual. I was involved in a very serious car accident, which resulted in 6 charges. Naturally, I was initially very nervous about what would happen to me. I am very fortunate to know Mark, who is and was, in my case, a highly prof...essional, mature guy who walked me through my case step by step to help me out of my case. Mark is truly amazing. He guided me in a very cool, calm, and respectful manner so that I always felt at ease knowing I had a pro to guide me. He acted as my ultimate advocate/mentor. He was very persuasive and forceful in getting the prosecutor to drop my charges from 6 to a mere 2. I was elated that things worked out ultimately better than I could have ever imagined. I highly recommend Mr Jaffe to anyone seeking the very best possible legal representation - in my case, a traffic ticket, but for sure any criminal matter since Mark has discussed his extensive history as a Municipal Prosecutor in several towns and as an Assistant County Prosecutor. He knows EVERYTHING about the complicated and political world of law in New Jersey. He is well-connected, and I have personally witnessed his powerful persuasive presence in Court. He was for me a MAJOR LEAGUE ASSET! Once again – THANK YOU, Mark. I am telling everyone I know about him. He provided me with a lot of knowledge, power, insight, wisdom, and friendship when I really needed him!!

Posted by Dustin | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in New Jersey ! Mark H. Jaffe

Mark Jaffe really helped me with my case and made my experience easy. He is reliable, excellent and he is the best lawyer to represent my case! I am highly satisfied!! I will recommend him to all of my friends. i am a Freight Train Engineer, and i have a very responsible job. I need my license for wo...rk. Mark has my respect. He did exactly what I asked him to do, and he did exactly what he said he was going to do! He had great results he’s an amazing guy, and a great lawyer!

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Experience

Rating:  1.6 (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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