Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Free Consultation
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.
13
Practice Areas
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
State: California
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
117 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Communication Style
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 Yolanda Rosario | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEYOND EXCELLENT
Mrs. Allen is so much appreciated from our family right now and so greatful that my husband is now at peace with his family. Mrs. Allen gave us hope when I felt like everything was falling apart and when I thought my husband was going to do time she made sure he didn’t and she assured me that 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...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
I found Maribel on thumbtack, I called her and spoke about my issue before even hiring her she was super helpful. I’m so glad and grateful I hired her for my issue. She talked me threw everything and helped me prepare before my first appearance. Thank you very much, now I can move on with my life.
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...
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Criminal defense lawyer
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
2021 - Present
Managing Partner, The Allen Law Firm LLC
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
Member
Member
Member
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS - Bachelor of Science
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
English
Legal Answers
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