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    John V. Salierno

    John V. Salierno

    4.836 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: John studied political science at Saint Peter's University, and obtained a Juris Doctorate at Seton Hall University School of Law. He then served as a judicial law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County. In 2020, John earned the ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Louis Anthony Casadia

    Louis Anthony Casadia

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you are charged with a Criminal Offense you need an Attorney that not only has trial experience but is familiar with the geographic area you are charged in. Louis A. Casadia has a combined seven years of experience practicing criminal law as ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jeffrey S Mandel

    Jeffrey S Mandel

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "There aren't enough words to describe Jeff Mandel. He is truly a magnificent lawyer and his knowledge of law is phenomenal. He was referred to us by our Immigration lawyer to help us with criminal matters that needed to be fixed in order for my hu..."
    Rating:  10
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    John P. Tierney

    John P. Tierney

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    Bio: About the Firm This firm is based upon a deeply held conviction----Endeavor in Excellence. The essence of this firm is the ongoing pursuit and expectation of excellence. Day by day and case by case, this conviction sets the standard for firm condu...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Alan M Liebowitz

    Alan M Liebowitz

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Since 1989, Alan M. Liebowitz, Esq., has vigorously defended clients facing criminal charges, and zealously represented clients who have been injured on the job and are seeking workers' compensation or who have suffered personal injury due to an a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Brian Todd Goldenfarb

    Brian Todd Goldenfarb

    4.715 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Brian Goldenfarb received his undergraduate degree from Temple University and his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. Brian is a member of the New Jersey Bar, Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jerse...
    Rating:  8.9
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    John P Fazzio

    John P Fazzio

    4.938 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Tax and more
    Bio: I am an avid runner. I have run several marathons and a few ultramarathons. This fall I will be competing in the New York City Marathon and the Philadelphia Marathon and I hope to take a shot at the Leadville 100 Trail Run in Leadville, Colorado t...
    Rating:  10
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    Michel A. Paulhus

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    Michel A. Paulhus

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mike Paulhus is a certified criminal trial attorney who served with distinction for 25 years as an Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor. Mike finished his career as an Executive Assistant Prosecutor, ranking third in command, after serving as a trial...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard J Sparaco

    Richard J Sparaco

    4.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Richard Sparaco was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1956. He has over 30 years of courtroom trial experience and an Avvo rating of "Excellent." You can see his ratings and review at . Courts he is admitted to practice: State of New Jersey, Commonwea...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Scott D. Bullock

    Scott D. Bullock

    4.941 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Many clients who call me for consultations are understandably confused by the caption on the Complaint, (especially the plaintiff's name) since the name of the original creditor (i.e, Chase Visa, Macy's, etc) rarely appears in the Complaint. Inste...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Margeau J. Ney

    Margeau J. Ney

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement
    Bio: Margeau J. Ney is a 2003 graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a B.A. in English, and a 2006 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School Of Law. In 2007, she clerked for the Honorable William J. Cook of the Camden County Superior C...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    5.024 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jacqueline M. O'Donnell graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Scranton in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She thereafter attended Seton Hall Law School full time, while also working at law firms and the Newar...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.834 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Trusted. Experienced. Professional. Call today 732-831-7554!
    Rating:  6.9
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    Stanley J Troy

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    Stanley J Troy

    5.020 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    If you're charged with a DUI, motor vehicle offense or Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons Complaint, call for a FREE consultation.
    Rating:  7.9
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    John Michael Breslin

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    John Michael Breslin

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    I have defended clients as minor as harassment criminal charges to a co-conspirator murder charge. I know the prosecutors in Morris and Sussex County and attempt to achieve the best result possible based upon the facts of each case, prior criminal...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph F. Morgano

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    Joseph F. Morgano

    5.09 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Handling your speeding and traffic and DUI case with experience and professionalism.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Christina Stivaly

    Christina Stivaly

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Mediation and more
    Bio: Christina Stivaly is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years in the legal profession, specializing in areas including contract drafting, mediation, arbitration, criminal defense, and bar reinstatement proceedings. Her professional journey has been ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Kelley W Lavery

    Kelley W Lavery

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a certified criminal trial attorney serving Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passiac, Bergen, and North Central New Jersey clients. As a former Morris County...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Filipe Pedroso

    Filipe Pedroso

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Immigration and more
    Bio: Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    David Gelman

    David Gelman

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: David is a license attorney in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. David's focus is getting the client the best result possible. David has been an assistant prosecutor for 5 years prior to him opening Gelman Law, LLC. At the Prosecutor's of...
    Rating:  8.2
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