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Stephen Francis McGuckin
also known as Steve McGuckin
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Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2014
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
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Case Results (50)
Advocacy (33)
Recommendation (26)
Communication Style (18)
Professionalism (18)
Character & Conduct (14)
Responsiveness (14)
General Knowledge (13)
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Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (8)
Compassion (5)
Payment Plans (3)
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Staff & Support (1)
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Posted by Christopher | July 22, 2015 | Drug Crime
His confidence beat a 2nd offense marijuana possession charge
In New Jersey, it is against state to dismiss a 2nd offense marijuana possession charge. Steve's confindence in his convictions and relentless questioning of the prosecutor led them to dismiss all charges in fear of it leading to a trial they were not apt to handle. Steve's empathy, compassion and de...
Posted by Jason | March 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing!
Mr.McGuckin did more than I could have asked of him. He answered all of the questions I had with professional, helpful answers. He made sure that I understood everything that was happening or going to happen through out the entire process. He made sure that he was always on time to court appearances ...
Posted by Rafael | March 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense
STEVE IS SIMPLY AMAZING!
Steve is simply amazing even from day one he was so knowledgeable and assured me things would work out based on my situation. I was kept informed about everything along the way and was not kept in the dark. There was a point in which things were not going well not due to the judge but that did not ...
Posted by Ian | March 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Stephen is obviously a very charismatic person; being both intelligent and classy, which is very helpful in court and in person. Stephen and his office were always readily available even within the fixed cost, to handle my particular case which was also reassuring. Stephen advised me wisely and he ga...
Posted by Francis | December 10, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer!
Steve was an excellent lawyer to have by my side during my DUI case. Highly knowledgeable, very hard working, and extremely professional, he made sure that the result of my case was the best possible scenario for me. He was prepared to argue against the prosecutor from all angles after thoroughly inv...
Stephen Francis McGuckin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the chance to work with Steve and he is a skilled and aggressive advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
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
Education
2013
Ave Maria School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Mercy College
MS - Master of Science
Languages
English
Activity
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