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Licensed for 4 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +10 more

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About Maribel

Biography

Providing aggressive and diligent representation by working hard to achieve the best available results to the unique legal challenges that every client faces. Our legal strategies always keep the best interest of our clients in mind because we are results oriented.

Criminal Defense attorney handling DWI, CDS Possession (Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession), Drug Distribution, Drug Manufacturing, Gun Possession, Weapons Possession, Temporary Restraining Order, Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Theft, Municipal Courts matters and Federal Crimes.

Failed Sobriety Test, DWI Refusal, First, Second and Third DWI, Driving While Suspended After DWI.

Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation, Prenuptial Agreements, Alimony, Guardianship, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, Post-Judgment Modifications, Uncontested Divorces, Property Settlement Agreements, Equitable Distribution.

Family-based Immigration Petitions (green cards), Deportation, Cancellation of Removal, and Cancellation of Removal under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), TPS for Venezuelan Citizens, Fiancé(e) Visas, J Visas, H1-B Visas, EB-5 Visas and Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ).

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

DWI, CDS Possession (Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession), Drug Distribution, Drug Manufacturing, Gun Possession, Weapons Possession, Temporary Restraining Order, Domestic Violence, Municipal Court Matters, Sexual Assault, and Shoplifting.

25%

DUI and DWI 10%

DUI &DWI, Refusals, First and Second DWI Offenses, Under 21 years old with a BAC of 0.02 percent, Over 21 with a BAC of 0.08 percent.

10%

Drug Crime 10%

10%

Expungement 10%

10%

Family 10%

Divorce, Annulment, Guardianship, Adoption, Child Support, Custody, Parenting Time, Alimony, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Mediation, Equitable Distribution, Domestic Violence, Restraining Order.

10%

Immigration 10%

Family-based Immigration Petitions (green cards), Deportation, Cancellation of Removal, and Cancellation of Removal under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), Fiancé(e) Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, J Visas, H1-B Visas, and EB-5 Visas.

10%

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%

White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Cannabis Law 1%

Federal Crime 1%

Juvenile Law 1%

Sex Crime 1%

Violent Crime 1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Awards

2026 2025 2024

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 2 years

State: California

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 4 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2021

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 4 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

The Allen Law Firm

292 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

theallenlawfirmnj.com

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Maribel Josefina Allen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ana | December 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fast and easy

I hired Ms. Allen to do my divorce, at the same time I wenas dealing with my abusive husband, she did all the paperwork and advice me in many ways. The process was extremely fast, she was always available for me and explained every question I had.

Posted by Cindy | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Above and Beyond!!!

I am truly grateful to Ms. Allen for obtaining the best possible result on my case. I had never been in this situation before, and she explained everything to me extensively and was so patient in doing so. She has an excellent work ethic and cares for her clients. She is honest, trustworthy and profe...ssional. I would absolutely recommend her firm to anyone who needs an attorney. Thank you, Ms. Allen.

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Posted by Manuel Cosigua | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer!

I am very grateful for her excellent service. She represented me with an TRO and criminal charges, both cases dismised! Thank you so much!

Posted by Richard | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING LAWYER! AMAZING RESULTS!

I hired Ms. Allen for a very complicated criminal matter. I was one of several defendants and their lawyers in the case. I spoke to several lawyers who told me I should just plead guilty. From the very start, Ms. Allen took charge and was in complete control. She did an amazing job and got an ama...zing and way better than expected result. Actually, she got the best result. A complete dismissal of all charges! I had more than ten charges, including conspiracy, and she got them all dismissed, while other Defendants were not dismissed and were later convicted or plead.. Ms. Allen did an amazing job, to say the least. I give her my highest recommendation and then some. Not only did she do a great job, she showed how she was so much better than all the other lawyers in the case. If you are facing criminal charges, hire Ms.Allen. You will be so very glad you did!

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Posted by Jesenia | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Professional!!!!

I hereby want to thank attorney Maribel Allen for her excellent work and patience with me in the process of my divorce. She explained the entire divorce process to me step by step from the beginning. She is very professional in her work. I truly recommend her and I am very grateful to her.

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Experience

Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Top 10 Must Know Attorneys of 2025, MSN.COM

2025

Recognizing the Top Ten Lawyers of 2025, USA Today

2025

Client's Choice Avvo, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2024

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Jersey, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Jersey, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

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Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Partner, The Allen Law Firm LLC

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Associations

2021 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jer

Member

2020 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

New York City Bar Association

Member

Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey

Member

California Lawyers Association

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Education

N/A

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Rutgers University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

Italian

English

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

Will I be in trouble when filing N-400 application if I did not file a tax return for my first year as a US resident?

05 Aug 2022

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Can I adjust status through marriage with a US Citizen if I am corrently in a COS (B2-F1). And my I-94 expired 1 month ago?

06 May 2022

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My previous employer has not notified uscis that I left the job yet. H1B visa.

28 Apr 2022

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