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Douglas F Herring
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Biography
I am a former prosecutor with over 15 years of experience. I have the experience to help you get the best result in your case.
In Los Angeles, I prosecuted gang crimes in Compton. I moved to New Jersey and prosecuted federal crimes as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I was an Assistant Prosecutor in New Jersey handling the majority of cases in a very busy trial court.
I have the experience to help you get the best result in your case.
Former New Jersey and federal court prosecutor with 15 years of experience and over 100 jury trials
Former New Jersey and federal court prosecutor with 15 years of experience
Former New Jersey and federal court prosecutor with 15 years of experience.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
DUI and DWI
40%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
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Douglas F Herring's Reviews
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Posted by Greg | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Legal Support – DUI Dismissed
Douglas provided excellent legal representation, and I highly recommend his services. Thanks to his expertise, I had a very favorable outcome—my DUI charges were dismissed, and the reckless driving charge was downgraded. Douglas was extremely knowledgeable about the law and my rights. He took t...
Posted by Hasan R Sayed | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
Law Office of Douglas Herring is highly professional setup. The ease of consultation, followed by right counseling and timely updates are hallmark of this Law office. I had certain case in West Windsor Municipal Court with bench warrant for arrest issued. Doug went through the complaint and within ...
Posted by Alex | February 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Highest of recommendations!!
Highest of recommendations! To a parent, a call in the middle of the night from a sobbing child at college 3,000 miles away is your worst nightmare. I called the law offices of Douglas Herring first thing in the morning, Doug was immediately responsive and able to calm both mother and child with bril...
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you for representing me
I had spent many hours speaking with many attorneys in the area. When I spoke with Douglas Herring he made me feel that he was behind me 100. He spoke to me like I was a person and not just a case. He understood my frustrations with receiving my DUI tickets. On my court date he was able to get all o...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Higley Recommended! Top Attorney you want defending you. If you want the best then you want him.
There literally aren't enough words or characters in here to explain how great of a Attorney Doug Herring is.. I truly mean that. (I've been working on this for about 3 months pushing other paperwork back because it wouldn't be right to do something else in my eyes till I got this in which star...
Douglas F Herring's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Doug Herring for years. He was a tough, knowledgeable, extremely fair and practical prosecutor. He knows the law and every person in the Court system and Prosecutor’s office. He knows all the police and detectives. All hold him in extremely high regard. As important he is liked by all. He is a fabulous trial attorney and an expert on criminal law but these contacts make him invaluable to any person charged with an offense from Municipal Court to Superior Court. I highly endorse Doug Herring."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Herring for 20 years. When he was a prosecutor he was highly regarded by Judges, other prosecutors and defense attorneys. Now that he is a defense attorney he has an inside track on how the prosecution assembles their cases and he knows how to attack their case. He is my top pick if I ever get in trouble int he greater N/Nj area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug and I were assistant prosecutor's assigned to the same trial team for a long period of time. He was always very handy with the law and nuances that existed. He was able to use his knowledge to his benefit and get great results, much like he does for his clients now."
"Douglas Herring is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. He's a former US Attorney and county prosecutor with a lot of trial experience. He's able to achieve amazing results for his clients that many other attorneys in the field would not be able to do. He's current on changes in the law and a great resource for questions on all things criminal law related. He's also a really nice guy."
"Such a remarkable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Herring is a very well respected attorney. He has broad and deep experience, and I would not hesitate to refer a client to him. I have observed him to be very knowledgeable about the criminal law. He stands up for his clients and obtains excellent results for them."
"Doug Herring is one of the very best trial attorneys that I have come across in my 25 years as a prosecutor and defense attorney. I worked alongside him as a prosecutor in Los Angeles, and had the privilege of watching his work first hand. He is now one of the top attorneys in New Jersey without a doubt."
"Doug brings his West Coast perspective to New Jersey.It really works."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know attorney Douglas Herring through the avvo community. After reading most, if not all, of his thorough and insightful answers, I can tell that Mr. Herring is an experienced, competent, diligent, and knowledgable attorney who cares about the well being of his clients. It is with pleasure that I endorse Mr. Herring and I would certainly recommend his services to others."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Herring is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is very intelligent, hard working, professional and mild mannered. He is also very honest and fair. Given his experience with the prosecutor's office and his sense of justice which he tempers with a sense of mercy, I expect his client to be completely satisfied with his services. Hence, I strongly recommend Doug to anyone who is in trouble with the criminal justice system."
"I've worked with Doug for several years at the District Attorney's office and have followed his career since then. He is a truly outstanding lawyer: always prepared, knowledgable, instinctive in the courtroom, passionate about his work, and very tech savvy. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal or DUI defense lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Herring is a well respected member of the legal community with the experience needed to zealously represent his clients."
"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Herring are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent and knows the law."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
DUI Advocate, National College for DUI Defense
2014
Criminal Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Letter of Commendation, IDRC - Middlesex County
2007
Commendation, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
2006
Outstanding Advocate - Victim Rights, Los Angeles County
1997
Dean's List, Loyola Law School
1996
Am Jur - Advanced Negotiation, Thomson West, publishers of the American Jurisprudence
1996
Dean's List, Loyola Law School
1995
Dean's List, Loyola Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Douglas Herring
2009 - 2014
Assistant Prosecutor, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, New Brunswick, New Jersey
2008 - 2014
Assistant Prosecutor, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, New Brunswick, New Jersey
2008 - 2009
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Dept. Of Justice, Criminal Division
1998 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney Office
1997 - 1998
Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Dennis Alan Lempert
Associations
2014 - Present
Mercer County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Somerset County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New JerseyFull Member
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyer Association
2010 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationCriminal Bar Section
2008 - Present
Volunteer Ambulance SquadCaptain
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2009 - 2014
Assistant Prosecutors Association of New JerseyAssistant County Attorney
2006 - 2008
American Inns of Court - Criminal Bar LAFounding Member
1997 - 2008
Association of Deputy District AttorneysBoard of Trustees
1995 - 1997
Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law JournalChief Articles Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
State v.
All charges dismissed
Education
1997
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Justice Studies Department - Program
Gang Crime
2010
Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office
Creating Powerpoint Presentations for Jury Trials
2010
A Guide to Forensic Testimony: The Art and Practice of Presenting Testimony As An Expert Technical Witness,
Forensic Testimony
2009
A Guide to Forensic Testimony: The Art and Practice of Presenting Testimony As An Expert Technical Witness,
Forensic Testimony
Publications
2014
1996
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review
Getting High from South of the Border: Illicit Smuggling of Rohypnol as an Example of the Need to Modify U.S. Response to International Drug Smuggling after NAFTA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Douglas earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
DUI ... losing your license.
02 Jan 2015
Q&A
Do I need to go to court for a failure to exhibit documents ticket?
12 Nov 2014
Q&A
Is $3500 to much for a lawyer fee ?
10 Nov 2014