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    James Michael Foerst

    James Michael Foerst

    4.220 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Outside of the office, Mr. Foerst is involved in local government currently serving as Westfield Town Councilman for the 4th Ward. Having been elected in 2003 and again in 2007, Jim is the Chairman of the Code Review and Town Property Committee an...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Steven Brady

    John Steven Brady

    4.712 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Great Attorney and a effective representative .can't thank him enough !!"
    Rating:  7.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Jason Charles Matey

    Jason Charles Matey

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Lambertville-based private attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. My law practice utilizes my unique experience working on all levels of criminal ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Lawrence S Horn

    Lawrence S Horn

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
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    Michael V Elward

    Michael V Elward

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Elward represented me in a criminal matter. He is an expectional attorney and a very clean man. I was told by my previous attorney that Jail was inevitable. Mr. Elward helped me avoid jail and got me a great result. I would highly recomment hi..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Tara L Yodice

    Tara L Yodice

    4.962 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: When facing a criminal or traffic charge, you want an attorney who will act swiftly to protect your rights and advocate zealously for your interests. At Yodice Law Group, Tara Yodice, together with her associates, have extensive experience fightin...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sean M. Pena

    Sean M. Pena

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sean M. Pena is dedicated to the zealous defense of those accused with various crimes. Mr. Pena represents clients from various backgrounds on charges including but not limited to homicide, sexual assault, drug offenses, robbery, aggravated assaul...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Theodore John Baker

    Theodore John Baker

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Adoption
    Bio: After graduating law school, I began a judicial clerkship which in many ways set the stage for my entire career. The judge for whom I clerked exclusively heard cases involving child abuse. That began what is nearly a 20-year-long practice in this ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Allison F. Schumer

    Allison F. Schumer

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I like my job! I limit my practice to Criminal Defense in the Superior court and prefer cases in Essex County where I have been practicing law for the past 10 years. If you are interested in an attorney who can spot the legal issues in a case, wri...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Joseph P Depa

    Joseph P Depa

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joe Depa is a excellent criminal defense attorney. He helped me out when I was in a hell storm of trouble. His long term practice and knowledge in the practice of criminal law shows a lot between his performance outside the court room and within. ..."
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    Stephen M Lukach

    Stephen M Lukach

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I pride myself on zealously representing clients charged with DWI/DUI and criminal offenses in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To accomplish that, I attend various classes and seminars throughout the country to educate myself on defense tactics ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Ryan J. Clark

    Ryan J. Clark

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: Ryan J. Clark is a partner at Lenox Law Firm where he now focuses on medical malpractice defense and representing and advising school districts in administrative matters while continuing to handle a residual caseload of select family and criminal ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Robert Joel Brass

    Robert Joel Brass

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Insurance Fraud and more
    Bio: Highly respected criminal defense attorney, former Deputy Attorney General with the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, and former Assistant County Prosecutor, who will defend you and protect your constitutional rights. Rated in 2022 as “AV – Preemin...
    Rating:  10
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    Kaefer J Garcia

    Kaefer J Garcia

    5.021 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more
    Review: "Best lawyer in new jesey i highly recommend it. His staff help me very good. His very professional."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Edward F Borden

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    Edward F Borden

    1.01 review
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Rating:  9.5
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    Albert P Mollo

    Albert P Mollo

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Al was my attorney for a case that, due to his expertise and dedication, resulted in a favorable outcome for my family. Al is knowledgeable, accessible and professional. I have recommended his services to both friends and family members. They were..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jillian Renee Elko

    Jillian Renee Elko

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Review: "I my name is Nicholas I was consulted with Jillian Elko and I had the honor of her being my public defender and she did the best job she that could have been done possibly she was the best attorney I've had in 10 years to being involved in the sys..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    John C Vandenberg

    John C Vandenberg

    5.02 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
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    Albert W Allison

    Albert W Allison

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Al has helped me not only win my case but understand the ins and outs of my case from beginning to end. I have never been involved with courts or the terminology that’s inside the court room. He had meticulous attention to all the details and made..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Chirag D Mehta

    Chirag D Mehta

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Over a half a year ago I was charged with a fourth degree felony due to simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time as I never looked for trouble my entire life. In my case, I found myself in a situation where trouble found me. Never having ..."
    Rating:  7.7
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