Allan Marain

Allan Marain

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Expungement Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Expungement, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

100 Bayard Street, P.O. Box 1030, New Brunswick, NJ

About Allan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Expungement 55%

Statewide expungement practice, as more fully described at https://www.njexpungements.com . Expungement of convictions involving felonies, disorderly persons offenses, ordinance violations, juvenile charges, and arrests not resulting in convictions.

29 years

55%
Administrative Law 20%

We protect clients' Second Amendment rights. ADDITIONALLY we protects motorists' driving privileges in actions by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This includes medical issues, points issues, and fatal/serious bodily injury accident issues.

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Defending accused individuals since 1976, including juvenile, indictable, and traffic. https://www.marainlaw.com more fully describes our criminal defense practice.

51 years

10%
Civil Rights 5%

Civil rights practice focuses on Second Amendment rights. Allan is a card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, and the New Jersey Second Amendment Society.

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Prosecution and defense of domestic violence charges, including applications for removal of domestic violence restraining orders.

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

50 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 49 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1976

Active

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Location

Allan Marain

100 Bayard Street, P.O. Box 1030, New Brunswick, NJ, 08903-1030

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Allan Marain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST THERE IS FOR COMPLICATED CASES!

I had a very complicated case. A 1st degree felony with intent to deliver. My future looked bleak. I had almost given up as I had thought this was an impossible case and I would never receive an expungement. The courts, lawyers, judges, all told me no. Not Mr. Marain, he was up for the challenge. He... was always available, understanding, empathetic, intelligent, and he knows law better than anyone else I had ever encountered. He's very by the book and thorough if you have a case that you believe is eligible for expungement no matter how complicated it is you need to give Allan Marain a call. He will fight for you when no one else will. It wasn't easy, lots of bumps in the road, but we did it. He changed the trajectory of my life and I am forever grateful!

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023

A rare pearl of an Attorney

Alan provided me not only accurate legal guidance but he was a source of hope and light during a challenging time in my life. I’m extremely grateful. Another testimony there are ‘good’ professionals who care @ their work and the people they help. Thank you very much.

Posted by RCIV | November 01, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very knowlegable, seasoned and Patient

I spoke to Mr. Marain today on a PTC issue in Paterson. I was pleasently suprised on the time he spent with me going over my situation and offering the best possible outcomes he could foresee under the circumstances. Mr. Marain is articulate and empathetic...I hate to say my past experiences with... other lawyers were not as easy going and welcoming as this. He heard me out with out interuption and was very transparent in what I should do and not do...I recommend Mr.Marain if your looking for one of the good ones...actaully one of theh best one's!!!!!

Posted by Jean | October 04, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Prompt

Lawyer explained to me the court process and how long it might take including cost and fees. Also the possibility of results. Mr Marain was the only attorney that bothers to call me back about my situation. He's very polite and a good listener

Posted by Dan | August 09, 2022 | Gun Law

Allan took the time to fully explain everything

Allan was patient and thoughtful, took the time to explain every detail of what my situation might ultimately result in and offered several solutions to my dilemma. He treated me with respect and understanding. I was thorougly impressed at his professionalism, candor and experience in this particular... part of the law, and would certainly reccomend him to anyone with gun registration/licensing/identification/laws. He also directed me to his website, which is packed full of usefull information.

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Allan Marain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maribel Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceptionally experienced attorney whose knowledge and expertise in criminal defense are highly regarded and respected by his peers."

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Kathleen Feeney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allan is well known for his integrity among lawyers. Allan is a great communicator and meticulous in handling client matters. I endorse this lawyer. After 23 years of practicing law, if I needed guidance in any legal matter, I would look to Allan Marain first."

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Christopher Baxter

Expungement lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allan is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney. He's is the consummate "lawyer's lawyer." He's always ready to share his knowledge and brilliant tactics. I highly recommend him for any area of law in which he practices."

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Joseph Bahgat

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer because he is one of the good guys. Mr. Marain's knowledge and expertise in NJ criminal law, expungements, and cannabis is second to none, and on top of that he is a gentleman. I would definitely call Mr. Marain if a friend or family member needed help in one of his areas of expertise."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

New Jersey Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

New Jersey Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2005

New Jersey Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1989 - 1997

Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Middlsex County Public Defender's Office

Associations

1976 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Former Member

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Board of Trustees (former member)

Middlesex County Bar Association

Past Trustee

Middlesex County Bar Association, Assignment Judge's Criminal Lawyers Committee

Past Member

2007 - 2008

New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Past Chair

2005 - 2006

New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice Section

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New Jersey v. D.L.C.

The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appeallate Division, in case bearing Docket No. A-2013-11T3reversed Judge Rubin's denial of expungement. D.L.C.'s record was expunged in its entirety.

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Education

1976

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

Remove & Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions – New Law signed 12/18/19

Expungements

Publications

2005

New Jersey Lawyers Magazine - New Jersey State Bar Association Expungement of Criminal Proceedings

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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