Stephen Francis McGuckin

Stephen Francis McGuckin

also known as Steve McGuckin

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Edison, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +2 more

3840 Park Ave., Ste. 202A, Edison, NJ

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

11 years

30%
Juvenile Law 10%

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McGuckin Law

3840 Park Ave., Ste. 202A, Edison, NJ, 08820

McGuckin Law

107 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ, 07748

McGuckin Law

1398 Route 35 South, Ocean Township (Monmouth), NJ, 07712

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Stephen Francis McGuckin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

5 star (64) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Aja | July 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Steve for the win !

I was facing my first criminal charge and terrified of how it could impact my future. From our first consultation, Steve treated me with respect, explained everything clearly, and assured me we’d work toward the best outcome. He never rushed me, always listened, and made me feel seen—not just as a ca...se, but as a person. Thanks to Steve, I was accepted into the PTI program and avoided a conviction. If you’re looking for someone to represent you with the best outcome —you won’t go wrong with Steve. He’s compassionate, sharp, and truly has your back. I’m forever grateful for his support and the peace of mind he gave me during one of the hardest moments of my life.

Posted by Farah | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional excellence and affordable fees

Excellent experience. Professional efficiency, empathy and affordability are main resons on top of many other reasons I will highly recommend McGuckin law firm to everyone seeking help in resolving any unfortunate legal issues one ended up facing.

Posted by Jennifer | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Shoplifting dropped to non criminal.

To make a VERY long story short, I hired a well known Ocean Country defense law firm who's modo was that the whole firm was behind me. Again they were supposedly the best in Ocean County. They're website looked like they could represent OJ Simpson, it was so professional even a bit intimidating, at... the time I new I needed the best so I hired them. The attorney who was assigned to me, wanted me to plead guilty to a petty shoplifting charge on the very first appearance and this was also my first criminal offense. That law firm charged me a large fee so there was no way I was simply pleading guilty, otherwise what did I even hire them for? I fired that lawyer on spot in front of the judge, and the court granted me another month to find a new lawyer. Thankfully I found Steve who helped me get this charge dropped to a non-criminal ordinance which was what I needed to continue as a nursing student. When I initially called Steve I was in panic, he told me to relax and we would figure this out and that's exactly what he did. I would recommend Steve to anyone seeking legal representation. I will be calling Steve again soon to help me with a record expungement. PS. Steves fee is fair and he will help you with arrangements if needed.

Posted by Amanda | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIRE Mr. McGuckin Best lawyer i ever had!!!

I hired Mr McGuckin for my superior court case he was very helpful always available very polite and understanding. He kept me informed at all times and was always upfront and honest about what i could do to help the case. He won my case that i didnt think anyone could win but he did it!!! Definitel...y hire mr McGuckin i would use him again if i ever needed too !!!!

Posted by Kurt | August 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A+ Job! Fantastic Attorney!

Mr. McGuckin went above and beyond for me the entire time I needed him. I would recommend him to anyone. No complaints at all.

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Stephen Francis McGuckin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emeka Nkwuo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rowe

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Stephen Francis McGuckin is a powerful advocate for his clients. He is always prepared and very successful in the courtroom. The client who trusts his case to Stephen makes a wise decision, and I highly recommend his work."

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Channika Desilva

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. McGuckin is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."

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David Le Roy

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney McGuckin. After reading many of his insightful and thorough answers on avvo, it is clearly evident that Mr. McGuckin is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney who puts his client's well being his foremost priority."

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Brian Goldenfarb

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Stephen in Court on many occasions. He is an excellent advocate for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I would not hesitate to refer a friend to him."

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Gregory Cade

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."

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Richard Lomurro

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the chance to work with Steve and he is a skilled and aggressive advocate for his clients."

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Michael Cennimo

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked alongside Mr. McGuckin in the same office before he became a sole practitioner. There I witnessed firsthand his commitment to his clients and to delivering an excellent work product. I was consistently impressed with his dedication to seeing every matter to completion and with his ability to adapt to various situations as they became more complicated and time-consuming than initially anticipated, an inevitable occurrence in our field. He possesses an inherent passion for advocacy and justice that all attorneys should aspire to, and accordingly I recommend his services."

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Michael Campise

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Any client should feel confident working with Steve McGuckin. Steve is not only a strong advocate for his clients, but is well versed in NJ criminal laws. He truly cares and that comes through in his handling of cases in a comprehensive, thorough manner."

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William Neves

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a very knowledgeable attorney, who truly cares about his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him as a trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the New Jersey legal community."

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David Wright

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Stephen to be a zealous advocate who always puts his clients in an excellent position to achieve the best results possible."

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David Le Roy

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Brian Goldenfarb

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Richard Lomurro

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Alissa Hascup

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Romano

Car accident lawyer

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Michael Campise

Immigration lawyer

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William Neves

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Mason Pokorny

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Michael Cennimo

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David Wright

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William Proetta

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, McGuckin Law

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Law Office of William Proetta

Associations

2014 - Present

Monmouth Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. K.N.

PTI

State v. J.R.

Dismissed

State v. C.M.

Dismissed

State v. I.T.

Dismissed

State v. R.C.

Dismissed

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Education

2013

Ave Maria School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Mercy College

MS - Master of Science

Languages

English

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