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 | August 18, 2020 | Expungement

Very informative and honest

I have contacted Mr. Marain a couple times over the years regarding a complicated expungement case. He and his staff have been informative and compassionate towards my case. They have never charged me due to the fact that my case was unwinnable until recently. The law has currently changed and Mr. Ma...rain took the time to provide me with the best course of action, which in this case didn't provide him with any compensation. He could have easily taken my case now on 2 previous occasions and charged me fees knowing the outcome would not be in my favor. I highly recommend Mr. Marain as he is honest and has integrity, which I have found isn't always the case in this field.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2020 | Gun Law

Inpatient and helping me get my permit

I went into inpatient at Princeton House about 2 years ago for anxiety and due to NJ law N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:58-3(e) I was forbidden from getting a permit despite the fact that I was never a danger to myself or anyone else. Attorney told me my options and referred me to a psychologist who would help... do a full scale forensic investigation into me and provide proof that I am good to get a permit. Attorney was very knowledgeable and very pro-2nd amendment. My psychiatrist disclosed he was opposed to writing me a certificate due to his political views despite the fact that I do not have criminal record or any history of self harm or harming others but I’m glad to be in touch now with professionals who operate with our humans rights that we have here in the USA like the 2nd amendment. Thank you attorney I’ll be retaining your services again.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Consulting

Allan heard my case when many wouldn't. Although we did not continue working together. He provided great advice and showed immense compassion for the situation that occurred to me. I would surely recommend his services to others without hesitation.

Posted by Kevib | June 11, 2020 | Gun Law

Questions about NJ gun laws

I am a resident of Ohio and Mr. Morain was very helpful in determining whether I could bring firearms to New Jersey, and how to do it safely and legally. He was precise with advice, and specifically and thoroughly answered my questions.

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2020

Expungement questions

He was very helpful. I called with a questions and he took his time to answer them and gave me some more information on top of that. I didn’t need an attorney and he knew that, he was just helpful.

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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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