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Posted by Aja | July 09, 2025 | Hired 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 James | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

DUI Dropped! Mr. McGuckin is the real deal.

I can't express enough how grateful I am that I hired Mr. McGuckin for my cases. I had 3 cases, all marijuana related which included charges for possession, paraphernalia and a DUI. At first the plan was to try and wait it out because there was a lot of talk about New Jersey legalizing recreational m...arijuana. Well that plan fell through so the next best thing to do was apply for consolidation. He was able to consolidate 3 separate cases from 2 different counties into 1 which is incredible. I used my conditional discharge for all the marijuana offenses, and was able to get my DUI dropped. I repeat, Mr. McGuckin was able to get my DUI completely dismissed! He truly went above and beyond. Very pleased to have been in business with him. I will certainly hire him again in the future because I know for a fact that I'll get the best possible outcome.

Posted by Roman | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer for juvenile defense

My 12 year old autistic son was charged with serious offenses during non custodial parent visitation. These charges could have been avoided if my son’s condition was shared during an encounter with the police. Negligence and irresponsible behavior on the other parent side created situation that requi...red my son to be represented by a criminal defense attorney. I accidentally found Steve online, and after speaking with several attorneys, he seemed the most sincere and upfront. He shared his cell phone number and followed up with me before I paid him anything to make sure I had no additional questions. That level of responsiveness is rare these days and I retained Steve to represent my child. Steve exceptionally presented evidence, relevant documentation, and was able to dismiss criminal charges against my kid. He is very knowledgeable and understands the system well. I am hoping I never have to go through this again, but if I do, I will be sure to retain Steve. Highly recommend and appreciate his services!

Posted by Jackie | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Deserves at least 10 stars

I went in to court with Superhero McGuckin expecting a reasonable outcome considering my situation. McGuckin prepared me for the best and worst case scenarios. Then like a ninja in courtroom, we landed a better outcome than I could ever have asked for. I walked out with a smile ear to ear, jumping up... and down, excited to move forward with my life from here. I am at total ease knowing he’s representing my sister too. If you can’t decide on representation, I’m telling you, he’s the best of the best.

Posted by Ron | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Stephen Francis McHuckin

Stephen McHuckin made my life a breeze. Answered the phone every time I called, made every appointment we had, kept every promise he made, worked with me with money, and won the case I hired him for! He by far surpassed my expectations and I would not use anybody else. Id absolutely recommend him.... Great experience

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