$ 300-500 per hour
Michael J Rogers
About Michael
Biography
I began practicing here in Somerville, NJ in 1980 as a partner in the firm of McDonald & Rogers, LLC. Now as sole practitioner in Michael J. Rogers, Esq., LLC, which focuses on criminal law and civil litigation, I represent both individuals and smaller corporate clients from Northern and Central New Jersey, providing all of my clients with personalized attention.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
12 years
DUI and DWI
10%
12 years
Personal Injury
10%
12 years
Litigation
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 46 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Michael J. Rogers, Esq., LLC
181 W High St, Somerville, NJ, 08876-1817
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Michael J Rogers's Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 client review from Avvo
Posted by Rachel | October 10, 2014
Michael Rogers - Review
Outstanding attorney. As my lawyer, Michael Rogers demonstrated extreme persistence and integrity. Dependable, easy to talk to, kind and intelligent - represents passion and hard work. I highly recommend Michael Rogers.
Michael J Rogers's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent attorney of the highest caliber. As an "attorney's attorney," Mike Rogers embodies the essential qualities of intelligence, knowledge, tenacity for his clients, passion, hard work, preparation and belief in justice. I have known Mike for many years, have been associated with him in legal matters for our respective clients and have served with him on a professional committee. I never hesitate to recommend and refer him without qualification or hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely bright, compassionate and tough in court. A top rated trial lawyer. A go to guy."
Victor Rotolo
Litigation lawyer
Anthony Koester
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Tier 1 Law Firm in Criminal Defense, US News & World Report
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2013
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2013
Tier 1 Law Firm in Criminal Defense, US News & World Report
2012
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2012
Tier 1 Law Firm in Criminal Defense, US News & World Report
2011
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2011
Tier 1 Law Firm in Criminal Defense, US News & World Report
2010
Tier 1 Law Firm in Criminal Defense, U.S. News & World Report
2010
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2009
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2008
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2007
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2006
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyer
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Michael J. Rogers, Esq., LLC
1980 - Present
Principal, McDonald & Rogers, LLC
Associations
Somerset County Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committee
Chairman
Township of Warren
Special Counsel
Town of Bridgewater
Special Counsel
Borough of South Bound Brook
Special Counsel
Borough of Somerville
Special Counsel
Borough of Raritan
Special Counsel
Somerset County Bar Association, Municipal Court Committee
Chairman
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Somerset County Bar Association
Member
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
Member
2010 - 2014
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2014
District XIII Ethics CommitteeMember
1996 - 2000
Borough of Manville, Somerset CountyMunicipal Prosecutor
1996 - 2014
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted
1990 - 2014
Somerville Board of EducationLegal Representative
1989 - 2014
Somerset County Criminal Speedy Trial CommitteeRepresentative of the Private Bar
1989 - 2014
Somerset County Bar AssociationTrustee
1987 - 1994
Borough of Somerville, Somerset CountyMunicipal Prosecutor
1981 - 2014
United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitAdmitted
1981 - 1999
Holland Township Board of EducationLaw Representative
1979 - 2014
United States District Court for the District of New JerseyAdmitted
1979 - 2014
Supreme Court of New JerseyAdmitted
1978 - 1979
Seton Hall Legislative JournalEditor-in-Chief
Township of Long Hill
Special Counsel
Township of Hillsborough
Special Counsel
Township of Franklin
Special Counsel
Education
1979
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Xavier University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2011
2010 W.L. 5376876 (2010) certif. den. 205 N.J. 518 (2011)
State v. Lucas
2010
2010 W.L. 2471404 (App. Div.)
State v. Webb
2010
2010 W.L. 3257791 (App. Div.)
State v. Gramaglia
2009
409 NJ Superior, 266, (App. Div.)
State v. Coven
2006
2006 W.L. 3077616 (App. Div.)
Lynn v. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office
2006
188 N.J. 2
State v. Morrison
2005
2005 W.L. 1345299 (Ch. Div.)
Bond v. Engle
2005
379 N.J. Superior 179, (App. Div.)
State v. Tinnes
2004
368 NJ Superior 24 ( App. Div.), certif. den. 180 NJ 453
State ex rel. J.P.F.
2003
361 NJ Superior, 403 (App. Div.) certif. den. 178 N.J. 35
State v. VanDyke
2003
cert. den. 538 U.S. 1032
Board of Education of the Township of Branchburg v. Board of Education of the Borough of Somerville
2002
356 N.J. Super. 203 (Law Div.)
Friends Retirement Concepts v. Board of Education of the Borough of Somerville
2002
312 F. 3d 614 (3d Cir.)
Board of Education of the Township of Branchburg v. Livingston
2001
2001 W. L. 1609145 (N.J. Adm.), rev’d 2001 W.L. 34610141 (NJ Comm. Educ. 2001)
Novak v. New Jersey Dept of Education
2000
2000 W.L. 34401756 (NJ State Dept. Educ. 2000)
Somerville Board of Educ. v. City of New Brunswick Bd. of Educ.
1997
299 N.J. Super. 461 (App. Div. )
Zeller v. Markson Rosenthal & Co.
1993
261 N.J. Super. 441 (App. Div.)
State v. Barnes
1991
122 N.J. 288
Matter of Kerwin
1984
197 N.J. Super. 134 (App. Div.)
O’Donnell v. Koch
1980
Seton Hall Legis. J. 135
New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act: Overview and Analysis
Languages
English