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Stephen Francis McGuckin
also known as Steve McGuckin
About Stephen
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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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65 Client 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)
Practice Area Knowledge (10)
Trustworthiness (10)
Cost of Services (8)
Compassion (5)
Payment Plans (3)
Punctuality (3)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Jasmin | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
EXCELLENT
I was facing a very serious criminal charge with a prior and was facing a few years jail time. Stephen explained the best and worst outcome, and always answered every single phone call. We had several court dates and the judge was very tough regarding my case. With Stephen’s expertise and in his prof...
Posted by Charlie | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Fantastic job by a fantastic lawyer in DUI case
I was charged with a DUI earlier this summer, this is my first offense and I was completely clueless as to what the process was. After speaking to numerous attorneys I consider myself lucky I came across Steve. From the beginning Steve was there to help lay out the process ,understand our options a...
Posted by Christine | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thoughtful, Knowledgeable Attorney
We were confronted with a situation which we had no idea how to handle, long term effects or the law as is applied to our case. Stephen came highly recommended and exceeded all expectations with his courteous, direct manner and knowledge.
Posted by Jordan Rivera | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Jersey Law
Steven was first a gentlemen. Kept in contact every step of the way made my situation not seem so helpless. I got Stop in Jersey while my friend was driving officer said he smelled marijuana ask me the passenger to get out the car and he searched the car he found papers but no weed. But the officer i...
Posted by Donald | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Finally an honest, caring Lawyer that is there when YOU need him
I met Stephen after I found myself in some legal trouble that could have turned out extremely bad due to my in experience with criminal matters. I got a ton of mail from other law firms offering me their assistance but it all seemed like ambulance chasing to me, so I decided to check with the interne...
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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