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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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    William T. Harth

    William T. Harth

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: “It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” Bear Bryant. It is one of my favorite quotes. I don't draw attention to myself or my client - media attention makes the lawyer money, doesn'...
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    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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    Lisa Ruth Squitieri

    Lisa Ruth Squitieri

    5.015 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Graduated Fordham University Law School 1992Licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, Over 25 years of experience in Criminal Law and Over 20 Years handling Megan’s LawKnowledgeable & Experienced Criminal Lawyer Lisa Squitieri is a retired ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    John Clarence Eastlack

    John Clarence Eastlack

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  9.8
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    Mitchell A Liebowitz

    Mitchell A Liebowitz

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mitchell Liebowitz Attorney at Law is a very skilled, savvy & knowledgeable attorney with a vast history of experience. Mr Liebowitz worked tirelessly on my case, kept me informed each step of the way; providing the results I needed. l would highl..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Robert S Joseph

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    Robert S Joseph

    3.53 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Terry B. Stomel

    Terry B. Stomel

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A founding partner of Adler & Stomel, Terry Stomel has tried more cases in South Jersey courtrooms than almost any other attorney in New Jersey. With over four decades of experience, he’s tried hundreds of cases and earned a reputation as one of t...
    Rating:  7.4
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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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    Ryan J. Clark

    Ryan J. Clark

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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    Kalman H Geist

    Kalman H Geist

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "I HAVE HAD KAL AS MY ATTORNEY FOR OVER 20 YEARS,,,I HAVE BEEN THRU 5 SEPARATE SUPERIOR COURT JURY TRIALS,,THIS WAS IN THREE DIFFERENT COUNTIES,,PASSAIC,MORRIS,,AND SUSSEX,,APPARENTLY THERE WAS ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO ARREST ME ,INDICT ME AND BRING ME T..."
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Dennis Wixted

    Dennis Wixted

    3.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Government and more
    Review: "This is the attorney you want to defend you. He is respected in courts in NJ. His Firm is not afraid of the judge or prosecutor. He has his clients interest first."
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Oleg Nekritin

    Oleg Nekritin

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney with the Law Offices of Robert J. De Groot, Esq. I enjoy and have success in taking on complex criminal and civil matters.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Albert W Allison

    Albert W Allison

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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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    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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    Joshua Benjamin

    Joshua Benjamin

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Joshua Benjamin took time out of his extraordinary busy day to speak with me. and clarify some very important points in regards to immigration law. He knows the rule of law and respects it."
    Rating:  7.0
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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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    Chirag D Mehta

    Chirag D Mehta

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 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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