While working as a systems analyst by day, I attended Seton Hall Law School at night. As a law student, I selected every criminal law elective offered, graduating cum laude in 1976. I took and passed the New Jersey Bar that same year.
In 1977, I left my systems analyst position to practice law. In the beginning, I took whatever kind of case came through the door. That included negligence, family law, aviation law (I have a commercial pilot's license), worker compensation, collections and, of course, criminal defense. I also became a member of the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association. Over time, I became more selective in the kinds of matters I would accept, eventually limiting my practice to just criminal law. However I continued to sit as an arbitrator, handling commercial disputes.
In 1989, I became a staff member of the Offfice of the Public Defender, in New Brunswick. There I stayed until 1997 when I left to resume private practice. I've been in private practice ever since.
Still defending persons accused of crimes, my present practice also includes traffic matters, juvenile cases, driver's license suspension and revocation matters with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and Second Amendment matters involving right to purchase and possess firearms. I have developed considerable expertise in New Jersey expungement law. And still I arbitrate disputes.
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Acquired: 1976
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100 Bayard Street, P.O. Box 1030, New Brunswick, NJ, 08903-1030
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Posted by Frank | October 26, 2021
Firearms I D query
Allan was helpful and explicit in his answer to my question. Although I did not need to hire him I would certainly not hesitate to do so should the need ever arise.
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2020
FIC Card Discussion
Allan Marain's to took the time out of his day to speak with me in regards to FIC card issue I am having with my local police department. He was great!!! Gave me my options and information I needed to move forward. I would HIGHLY recommend him!!!
Posted by Danny | August 28, 2020
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Mr. Marain was an absolute gentleman who absolutely knows what he is talking about. During our consultation he not only was an active listener but asked me many questions to better understand my situation. Not only did he do that but he repeated everything back to make sure he heard me accurately. Mr...
Posted by Kenneth | August 24, 2020 | Expungement
A great help!
I had some legal questions regarding expungement and Mr. Marain took the time to answer all of them. He answered what he could and was honest when he couldn't. I am thankful for his time, honesty, and help. I would definitely consider hiring him moving forward.
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...
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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
1989 - 1997
Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Middlsex County Public Defender's Office
1976 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Former Member
Board of Trustees (former member)
Past Trustee
Past Member
2007 - 2008
New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionPast Chair
2005 - 2006
New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice SectionPast Chair
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.
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
2020
Expungements
2005
Spanish
Legal Answers
Nj expungement ?
17 Jun 2025
Can 2C:24-4A(2) be expunged?
22 Nov 2023
How can I get NJ arrest records from 2011?
08 Mar 2023