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    Savyon Grant

    Savyon Grant

    3.911 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Savyon Grant, Esq. Associates An outstanding former public defender, accomplished criminal defense attorney in a number of high-profile cases and real estate lawyer serving the tri-state area: those are the three quality legal representatives in o...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kimberley Stuart

    Kimberley Stuart

    4.931 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: FORMER PROSECUTOR. 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE. I take the time to understand my clients' unique situations and circumstances. I treat each client with respect and objectivity. I work hard to ensure great results in the courtroom, and positive outcomes th...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Steven D Altman

    Steven D Altman

    3.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "I just started working with Mr.Altman, so for sure I may be jumping the gun here but a couple of things are absolute: Mr Altman is a man of integrity, honesty, and high capability. He’s compassionate and accessible. And I believe that at every..."
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    Michael J Sluka

    Michael J Sluka

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Mr. Sluka has been successfully representing clients for over 25 years and thorougly enjoys getting clients the fantastic results they have come to expect.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joseph A Rutigliano

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    Joseph A Rutigliano

    4.933 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Experience, honesty and integrity. Call today for all your legal needs.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Matthew Michael Pustay

    Matthew Michael Pustay

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Matthew Pustay is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, municipal matters and DUI defense. Matthew was previously a Special Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prose...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Joseph Dorry

    Matthew Joseph Dorry

    5.027 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Former municipal prosecutor for over twenty municipalities. Criminal, DWI and DUI and motor vehicle violation defense. Effective and experienced. Free consultations. Call today.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Francis J Masciocchi

    Francis J Masciocchi

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: "Advice is judged by results not by intentions." Cicero This is our firm's motto. I am a sole practitioner, and I am not affliliated with any other law firm.
    Rating:  8.4
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    James M Porfido

    James M Porfido

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: 29 years of experience in the criminal justice system to your case in defending you throughout northwest and central New Jersey. James M. Porfido is a former Section Chief of the Vehicular Homicide Unit and Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit in the M...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Tirza S. Wahrman

    Tirza S. Wahrman

    4.916 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Tirza is a hands-on litigator and court-certified mediator, who has appeared many times in state and federal court. Her training as a mediator makes her a natural problem-solver, dedicated to assisting her clients in as timely and effective a mann...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Roy W Breslow

    Roy W Breslow

    4.712 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: With over 40 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey, former Assistant Prosecutor and Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Breslow has accumulated an arsenal of legal resources, which he employs everyday to serve his clients. Mr. Breslow has achi...
    Rating:  8.2
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    David J Bruno

    David J Bruno

    5.043 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: David Bruno is a Founding Partner at the Bianchi Law Group, National TV Legal Analyst, Former Assistant Prosecutor and one of only 250 Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys in New Jersey, as designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court. David is able t...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Husain A Gatlin

    Husain A Gatlin

    3.76 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I want to say that the positive reviews are well deserved. Mr. Gatlin and his office staff were a pleasure to work with. They were very detailed and professional in every aspect of my case. They made sure all of my questions were answered and that..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Matthew J. Rosen

    Matthew J. Rosen

    4.968 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Partner at Hammerman Rosen LLP, Matthew Rosen is an experienced litigator focusing his practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, Domestic Violence, and Criminal Defense. He has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars for practice in Family Law ever...
    Rating:  10
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    Nathan J. Mammarella

    Nathan J. Mammarella

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Nathan J. Mammarella is a sharp, committed, and talented criminal defense attorney who works tirelessly to zealously represent the client’s of Daniel M. Rosenberg & Associates. He joined the firm in August of 2016 and brings his passion for crimin...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Noriega

    Michael Noriega

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Clients don't come into the office with cases, but with problems that need solutions. That is our job here at Bramnick & Rodriguez. We are here to guide our clients along the difficult journey that comes with having a criminal case or having to na...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Michael A Priarone

    Michael A Priarone

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: When you have been injured by the negligence of another or when you have been charged by the government with an offense, you need an experienced trial attorney to protect your rights. We have been affording such representation with great success f...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Nace Naumoski

    Nace Naumoski

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance, Privacy
    Bio: Nace Naumoski, Esq. is counsel with the law firm of Stewart | Smith. Nace primarily represents clients involved in disputes over insurance coverage, clients who have suffered data breaches, and clients accused of white collar crimes. Nace has defe...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Edward J. Dimon

    Edward J. Dimon

    4.916 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Tax and more
    Bio: I bring twenty years of financial experience and fifteen years of criminal law experience to the firm. My financial skills were honed at the Wall Street offices of J.P. Morgan, Chase Manhattan Bank and Kidder Peabody. My criminal law skills were d...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Academics: 1999 graduate of Rutgers University, 2002 graduate of Rutgers University School of Law Professional Experience: After graduation, Steve worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Cumberland County. During this time Mr. Petersen was assigned t...
    Rating:  9.9
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