Maribel Josefina Allen

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Maribel Josefina Allen

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 5 years

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

292 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

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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

13

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%

1%
Federal Crime 1%

1%
Juvenile Law 1%

1%
Sex Crime 1%

1%
Violent Crime 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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 5 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Allen Law Firm

292 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

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Maribel Josefina Allen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

119 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Nalda Lamplugh | August 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My case

Maribel is an amazing lawyer; she treated my case as if it was here own and got me a great outcome. She is professional and friendly. I was very satisfied with here because I felt at ease how she handed my case. She kept in touch with me, took the time to explain everything to me. She got my charge d...ropped.

Posted by Ebony | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my career and life

I had charges against me and didn’t understand the legal field or legal term, Maribel was very patient and professional and made me feel like I was in good hands even when I was frustrated and panicked. She worked with me and the court system and got all charges dropped, I was able to keep my career ...and move on with my life. I am extremely grateful for her. She was there at anytime I needed, any phone call and email any text she was there. Trust me she’s someone you want to have on your team.

Posted by Leslie | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

assiduous lawyer

Maribel is an amazing lawyer. From the start she asked me specific questions so she can get a better understanding of my case and not miss a detail. She then gave me a affordable price and then the work started. She called me to find out details , and we went over details as she looked at all the f...acts of my case and gave me scenarios and picked out the best evidence to prove my innocence. She stayed up later reviewing all details , and never missed a point. She picked out the best evidence. She then called me the day before court and the day of court to go over the details again to make sure we were prepared correctly. She came prepared and educated, and professional. We won and I couldn't have picked a better lawyer !

Posted by Rocio and Herbert | April 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer and Excellent Service

I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Maribel. I found her online thru reviews as well and decided to give her a call. My husband had gotten a ticket at AC for misbehavior at a casino for an unfortunate situation. Nothing super serious but they were passing it as criminal charges and we got s...cared of the outcome of going to court without representation and as well because we are immigrants in this country. That’s when I found Maribel. She answer very quickly the first time I called her and listened to my whole story. We went to see her personally as well she was very flexible in time and everything. She told us everything that could happen and told us to be patient until court day. First court day got moved so we waited for the second court day which was a couple months after. She explained every detail of the virtual court and how everything was going to happen. After that she was able to REMOVE the criminal charges, and was only a municipal charge. And the only thing that happen was a small fine amount. And this all IN THE FIRST COURT HEARING !!!! We were so so so happy that criminal charge got removed and there is no record on my husband name for that situation we went thru that was unfortunate. We even got a very nasty judge and regardless that situation she managed to bring this all down to just a fine. I will forever be thankful to her and her excellent work and diligence towards us.

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...itizenship application. I found Maribel based on her reviews and decided to call her, She promptly answered on a Sunday morning and listened to the situation and took on the cases. She explained clearly the possible outcomes and usual outcomes and went to work. The final result was that all four charges were dropped, the record was expunged and the only negative outcome were a few points on her license and a very minor fine. The alternative could have been much more serious. Maribel did an outstanding job and I would recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance. She is an outstanding attorney.

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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

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Partner, The Allen Law Firm LLC

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

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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