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Biography
As a Criminal Defense attorney, I handle 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, Shoplifting, Credit Card Theft, Fraud, Aggravated Assault and Federal Crimes.
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
13
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
DUI and DWI
10%
Drug Crime
10%
Expungement
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2026 2025 2024
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2
Licenses
Licensed in California for 2 years
State: California
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 4 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 5 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Maribel Josefina Allen's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (43)
Lawsuits & Disputes (26)
Immigration (8)
Domestic Violence (5)
Child Custody (4)
Divorce & Separation (3)
DUI & DWI (2)
Expungement (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Litigation (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
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Posted by Jeffrey | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I found Maribel threw the bar association. I called her and spoke about my issue. With out even hiring her she was helpful right away. Very knowledgeable definitely knew what she was doing and talking about. I did hire for my issue. I’m so glad and great full that I did. She talked me threw everythin...
Posted by Vanessa | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Maribel was extremely helpful she told me everything from beginning to end and even the smallest details she’s very involved with you through The whole process
Posted by Bo | October 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
THE BEST LAWYER
Ms. Allen is an awesome lawyer. I have had lawyers in the past and never has any of them worked so hard and successfully as she did. I was charged with very serious offenses. she was successful in getting them all dismissed. She won every charge. GREAT LAWYER!!
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEHIND HELPFUL !!
She will make sure that you get out of trouble without judging you and she is very understanding. Goes out of her way to make you feel heard and seen. I would hire her again !!!!
Posted by Vincent | September 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Thank you!
Maribel was very transparent and knowledgeable throughout the entire case. She let me know step by step what to do and what could possibly happen, best case and worse case. Maribel was super kind and awesome to work with. She knows everything about what she does and was able to explain how everything...
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Managing Partner, The Allen Law Firm LLC
Associations
2021 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New JerMember
2020 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
New York City Bar Association
Member
Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
Member
California Lawyers Association
Member
Education
N/A
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Rutgers University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
English
Activity
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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