From an early age I knew that I wanted to represent the criminally accused. The interaction between people, the police, and the courts always fascinated me. There are no higher stakes than fighting to save a person's freedom and in some instances their life.
I think that the American Prison System has failed. Far too many people are incarcerated for non-violent offenses and drug crimes. More resources need to be spent on education and rehabilitation and less money on incarceration.
I recognize that people make mistakes and they deserve second chances. All too often the police, prosecutors and judges, just want to rush through a case and go directly to punishment. As an advocate for the criminally accused, it's my honor to tell the story of my client. Often defendants are over-charged and there is usually an explanation for what they did. It's my job to slow the process down, to investigate the case, to talk to my clients, and to get the judge or the jury to listen.
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Languages spoken
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Roberts & Teeter, LLC
1075 Easton Ave
Tower 2, Suite 2
Somerset, NJ, 08873
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Delinquent | 2010 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2009 | 03/31/2022 |
Legal answers | 77 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Young Lawyer Award | Middlesex County Bar Association | 2015 |
New Leaders of the Bar | New Jersey Law Journal | 2015 |
Scholastic Achievement Award for Excellence in Criminal Law | Rutgers School of Law - Newark | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Roberts & Teeter, LLC | 2013 - Present |
Associate | Buckley Theroux Kline & Petraske | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate | Jack Venturi Law | 2010 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | State Of New Jersey / Department Of The Judiciary | 2009 - 2010 |
Intern | Federal Public Defenders Office for District of NJ | 2008 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Middlesex County Bar Foundation | Trustee | 2015 - Present |
Somerset County Bar Association | Chair | 2014 - Present |
Rutgers University Mock Trial Association | Assistant Coach | 2010 - Present |
Middlesex County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Somerset County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, Journal of Animal and Environmental Law. Vol. 1. Ed.2. | The Unjustified Prohibition Against Bestiality | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Middlesex County Bar Association, Criminal Trial Practice Committee | Appeals from Denial of Gun Permit Applications | 2015 |
Hanging a Shingle | Practice Management | 2014 |
How a degree in philosophy will help in law school and beyond. | Philosophy and the law | 2013 |
Law Review CLE | Social Media and its Effect on Criminal Law | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. LJA | Not guilty |
Shoplifting in Edison | Case Dismissed! |
JR v. JR | Case dismissed. |
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Anthony Fazioli, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who works hard to obtain the best results for his clients.
Jason Kanterman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Fazioli, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who works hard to obtain the best results for his clients.
Jason Kanterman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Teeter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
You will never find an attorney as dedicated to his clients as Mike Roberts is. I've worked with Mike for 3 years so far and every day he goes above and beyond what most attorneys do for their clients. He is knowledgable, smart, and works extremely hard to get the results he does. I would highly recommend him in any criminal or municipal matter. I'm proud to know him and work with him. When he won the 2015 Middlesex County Young Lawyer of the Year, it was well deserved.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 20, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who really cares about clients.
Craig Aronow, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a smart and hardworking attorney. He has a strong grasp of the law, as well as courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence. This is the type of knowledge that lawyers need to provide strong representation to clients. You will be well-served with Mike as your attorney.
Jennifer Marshall, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred cases to Michael without hesitation. He has handled the matters with professionalism and great results. I would hands down recommend him and his firm.
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