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    Ryan E Gilbert

    Ryan E Gilbert

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Ryan was a trusted adviser throughout the course of my legal issues. I was unfamiliar with legal proceedings and Ryan was able to explain to me my legal situation, and risks associated with various defenses and decisions I had to make. He took the..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph J Compitello

    Joseph J Compitello

    4.824 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Joseph Compitello defended me against a restraining order that was considered rare because of the allegations made against me in it.He was absolutely professional and represented me without prejudice.He stayed in contact with me at all times durri..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kenneth D Aita

    Kenneth D Aita

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: After receiving my B.A. from Rutgers University, I chose to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney. While I was finishing up law school at Rutgers, I began an internship with a prominent criminal defense firm. Upon completion of law school and pa...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    4.65 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet and more
    Bio: When you think you are in trouble. Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, mansl...
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory Phillip Shugar

    Gregory Phillip Shugar

    4.8141 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: The Shugar Law Offices is a firm of very highly experienced Criminal lawyers dedicated to providing loyal, personalized service to our clients. Every case is treated with the same aggressive, unyielding devotion and determination to win. RESULTS i...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience, Scott believes he has the work ethic and legal knowledge to provide his clients with the absolute best defense. He is passionate about advocating for and helping others, and he strives to find the best solutions f...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen Francis McGuckin

    Stephen Francis McGuckin

    5.065 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: We are 100% Exclusively Dedicated to Defending People Like You Facing Criminal and DWI Offenses. For Solutions, Value, and Attention to Your Criminal Matter Call Anytime.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Christopher George Porreca

    Christopher George Porreca

    4.995 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Christopher G. Porreca earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993 in Geology from Franklin & Marshall College, and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1998 from Widener University School of Law. While he went to law school, Mr. Porreca worked a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Stephen E. Slaven

    Stephen E. Slaven

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I have had the privilege to work with Steve on various civil matters. Steve has a multitude of qualities that make him a fantastic attorney and they are centered on trust and competence. Steve is honest, thorough, diligent, balanced, hard working,..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Ross Michael Gigliotti

    Ross Michael Gigliotti

    4.330 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Ross Gigliotti is a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense attorney in New Jersey whose career has spanned over 30 years. Originally from Cherry Hill, Ross graduated from Rutgers University-Camden where he also attended law school. He ini...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Frederick P Sisto

    Frederick P Sisto

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Defense Attorney In Ocean/Monmouth County When you are facing the most serious legal charges, you need a serious criminal attorney who is well-rounded and has experience at both the trial and appellate levels. You also need an attorney who has one...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Reza Mazaheri

    Reza Mazaheri

    4.857 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Bio: Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi Mazaheri, LLC. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Joseph John Donatiello

    Joseph John Donatiello

    4.850 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Joseph Donatiello is devoted to vigorously representing his clients throughout New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley. Prior to opening his own firm, Mr. Donatiello worked as the judicial law clerk for a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, a...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Paul Faugno

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    Paul Faugno

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Tested and proven trial attorney. Providing intelligent and aggressive representation. Call
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "if you ever wanted to feel at ease and understand the law when your mind is going in one million directions...Jeff Garrigan is your new lawyer...great reputation with his peers, judges, prosecuters, etc...great guy all around...Jeff knows the law...."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jerry H Steiner

    Jerry H Steiner

    5.030 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Knowledgeable, thorough, and gets the job done. And did I mention he knows the right people?!! Jerry Steiner is the go-to guy if you’re looking for the right result."
    Rating:  9.2
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    John W Tumelty

    John W Tumelty

    4.825 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Tumelty is a former state and county prosecutor who investigated and prosecuted major felony crimes, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Marianne Rebel Brown

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    Marianne Rebel Brown

    4.37 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Social Security and more
    Law firm with Family Law Focus. We explain the law in a way you can understand.
    Rating:  10
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    Scott C. Mitzner

    Scott C. Mitzner

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Scott C. Mitzner has been advising clients in criminal and municipal matters for 25 years. He devotes his practice nearly exclusively to criminal and municipal defense law, and regularly defends clients in a wide variety of cases, ranging from DWI...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jennifer L Toth

    Jennifer L Toth

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Every case is important to Jenn, no matter how small. She knows that being involved in the legal system is often very stressful, but she strives to make her clients comfortable as she helps them navigate their cases. She makes herself available fo...
    Rating:  9.9
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