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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.
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State: California
Acquired: 2023
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State: New York
Acquired: 2021
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2021
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115 Client Reviews
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Posted by Marlan | August 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Good Attorney
Ms. Allen is very good at what she does. I was dealing with an assault case, and she assured me at the beginning of the process that she would do her best to get me a dismissal. After a few months of going back and forth to court, everything worked out in my favor, thanks to Ms. Allen.
Posted by Erick | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend.
I am deeply grateful to Maribel Allen for the great work she did with my case, despite the difficulties we had in the process, she drop the case of firs degree and in that case another case came out since 7 years ago, NJ suspended license since 5 years ago, everything went good very happy with the re...
Posted by Darwin | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Exceptional Lawyer
Maribel represented me on a FRO case. Got it dismissed first day in. Very professional had all the evidence together and won my case. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Posted by Martha | April 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing attorney
Married represented me in a complicated case where I was facing charges filed against me. I was very anxious and scared because it was my first time dealing with criminal charges and I didn't want to affect my job. Maribel was very helpful from the moment I hired her.. She explained to me how everyt...
Posted by Joseph | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The reviews really do make a difference
I found Maribel after my wife had a few issues with extenuating circumstances and getting arrested. She had just filed for he US Citizenship and I felt that she would not get a good result without solid representation. on the other legal issues, both which could have resulted in a rejection of her c...
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Criminal defense lawyer
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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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Managing Partner, The Allen Law Firm LLC
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New York State Bar AssociationMember
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Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New JerMember
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Essex County Bar AssociationMember
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Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
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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
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
My previous employer has not notified uscis that I left the job yet. H1B visa.
28 Apr 2022