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    Joshua H. Reinitz

    Joshua H. Reinitz

    4.930 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Offering Free Consultations. DWI and Criminal Defense Trial Attorney who provides a compassionate and vigorous defense to achieve the desired results for his client. Voted by his peers as the 2019 New Jersey State Bar Association's Municipal Court...
    Rating:  10
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    Salvatore Bellomo

    Salvatore Bellomo

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Salvatore Bellomo is a retired Chief Assistant Prosecutor. While with the Prosecutor’s Office he tried a large number of cases including but not limited to drug cases, assaults, robbery, burglary and homicide. He also has a wide range of knowledge...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Terrell Ammeir Ratliff

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    Terrell Ammeir Ratliff

    4.942 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    I defend clients charged with serious state and federal offenses, challenging unlawful searches, coerced statements, and overreach by law enforcement while preparing every case with trial readiness and long-term consequences in mind.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael V. Troso

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    Michael V. Troso

    5.036 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Our attorneys are responsive, knowledgeable, & focused on protecting you & your family. Call today!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael F Myers

    Michael F Myers

    4.934 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Handling all areas of criminal and municipal defense, including but not limited to DWI/DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, white collar offenses, racketeering, domestic violence, traffic offenses, aggravated assault, and homicide.
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    David A Schwartz

    David A Schwartz

    4.719 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights
    Bio: DAVID A. SCHWARTZ is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Mr. Schwartz, an attorney since 1983, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as before the United States Supr...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stephen Rogers Piper

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    Stephen Rogers Piper

    4.714 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation and more
    Aggressive, Experienced, Former County Prosecutor Fighting for You.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Patrick J Jennings

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    Patrick J Jennings

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  10
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    Frank T. Luciano

    Frank T. Luciano

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: I am committed to the singular purpose of preserving the integrity and vitality of the American Jury System. This commitment to this sacred institution is not just some idle chatter or an ambitious marketing scheme. I have been working in courthou...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joseph S. Scura

    Joseph S. Scura

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Joe Scura is a criminal trial attorney with offices in Morristown and Orange, New Jersey. He has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the area of New Jersey criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazaine in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Joe currently represent...
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    James Robert Pastor

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    James Robert Pastor

    5.04 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I received my J.D. from Rutgers School of Law at Newark and my B.A. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers College. I am admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. I am a member of the American Bar A...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Edward W. Cillick

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    Edward W. Cillick

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A fervent Rutgers football fan, Edward Cillick is an accomplished attorney with an extensive legal background. He graduated from Rutgers College and Seton Hall School of Law, and now contributes his time to Cillick and Smith, concentrating on crim...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Clifford E Lazzaro

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    Clifford E Lazzaro

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
    Rating:  7.8
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    Shawn P Barnes

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    Shawn P Barnes

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    I'm a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and a former federal and state prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Benjamin G Kelsen

    Benjamin G Kelsen

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Asylum and more
    Bio: Are you in need of legal representation and counsel? The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC is a full-service firm serving the legal needs of a diverse clientele, ranging from individuals to large companies. Our practice areas are broad a...
    Rating:  10
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    Jay D Bhatt

    Jay D Bhatt

    4.816 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder of Bhatt Law Group and a lawyer experienced in criminal, traffic, family, and personal injury law. As a New Jersey attorney, I have represented thousands of clients during my career and strive to provide the best ...
    Rating:  10
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    Herbert Ira Ellis

    Herbert Ira Ellis

    5.037 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I grew up in Brooklyn New York. I moved to New Jersey. I am an Attorney in New Jersey and New York. We specialize in Personal injury for the seriously injured. We also specialize in Criminal Defense. We also specialize in DWI defense and all Traff...
    Rating:  10
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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 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Tested and proven trial attorney. Providing intelligent and aggressive representation. Call
    Rating:  9.6
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    Joanna M. Perilli

    Joanna M. Perilli

    4.727 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Joanna M. Perilli has built and maintained an outstanding reputation by providing superior legal services to her many clients. She seeks to continue this tradition by providing excellent legal representation at a reasonable cost to individuals and...
    Rating:  10
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