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Stephen Francis McGuckin
also known as Steve McGuckin
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We are 100% Exclusively Dedicated to Defending People Like You Facing Criminal and DWI Offenses. For Solutions, Value, and Attention to Your Criminal Matter Call Anytime.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 12 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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66 Client Reviews
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What Clients Mention
Case Results (51)
Advocacy (34)
Recommendation (26)
Communication Style (18)
Professionalism (18)
Character & Conduct (14)
Responsiveness (14)
General Knowledge (13)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (8)
Compassion (5)
Payment Plans (3)
Punctuality (3)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Asif | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
From day 1 Steve was very helpful in coming up with a plan to resolve my case. He was available outside of office hours which was very convenient for me and answered any questions that I had. Steve's prices are reasonable and I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Christopher | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Driving While Under DUI Suspension
Mr. McGuckin is by far the best attorney I've ever dealt with. Great with communication, and does his BEST to beat your case. Would highly recommend him for anyone facing a DUI, DWI and or driving while suspended.
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Effective
Mr. McGuckin represented me in a 3rd criminal offense and was able to negotiate a dismissal of my case. I hired him at a very affordable rate and am extremely satisfied with his genuine and thorough service. He sincerely did the best job he could do on my case with excellent results.
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Extremely professional and helpful
Steve did an amazing job. He knocked a careless driving accident ticket which would have cost me my license down to obstruction with zero points and a few less then the ticket would have. I would highly recommend Steve!
Posted by Christopher | July 22, 2015
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...
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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18 Feb 2021
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What happens if you get a DUI while your license is suspended for dui?
06 Jun 2017
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My boyfriend sign an waiver extradition in nc to be transfer to nj where he lives and finish his remaining sentence in nj but?
01 Jun 2017