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    James M Porfido

    James M Porfido

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 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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    Michael Joseph Hanus

    Michael Joseph Hanus

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mike handle my case as if I was his own family member he guide me all the way and when I didn't understand something he would take the time out to explain it to me he is never off the clock even calling me at night to answer my questions what a gr..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Mark S Guralnick

    Mark S Guralnick

    4.679 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Experienced Attorney handling complex family law cases, legal malpractice cases, as well as personal injury and criminal cases. Author of eight books. Eight college degrees. Licensed to practice law in nine U.S. states and four foreign countries. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jennifer L Toth

    Jennifer L Toth

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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:  9.8
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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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    Frederick Richard Dunne

    Frederick Richard Dunne

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Chip is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and California as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. His education background is Wayne Valley High School, Quinnipiac University, and Thomas Jeffers...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jason E Shamy

    Jason E Shamy

    5.019 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: I have been a Lawyer for over 30 years. But, as a second generation Lawyer I feel as though I have been interested and involved in the Law for my entire life. Fighting for justice for my clients is my passion. I have dedicated my practice to provi...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Christopher Lee Benevento

    Christopher Lee Benevento

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an attorney that is dedicated to fighting on behalf of my clients. I seek justice for those that have been wronged and for those that have made mistakes. The legal system is a complicated minefield and it is essential that every defendant in ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Gerald D Miller

    Gerald D Miller

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Review: "Mr.Miller & Associates were excellent with my case. I have an extensive background and had two different cases pending. We were able to get everything resolved to a probation sentence! Something everybody thought would be impossible. I’m going to ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    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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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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:  9.8
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    Andrew C Olesnycky

    Andrew C Olesnycky

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Olesnycky, the former head of the Union County Prosecutor's Office's Domestic Violence Unit, joined the Law Offices of Robert G. Stahl in August of 2015. During his nearly five-year tenure with the Union County Prosecutor's Office, Mr. Oles...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Joshua Daniel Sherman

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    Joshua Daniel Sherman

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I was referred to Sherman law almost a year into a contentious divorce. My original attorney was not attentive, not responsive, and lackluster. After requesting a second retainer (for what appeared to be no work to date) I reached out to Sherman L..."
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Matthew J. Rosen

    Matthew J. Rosen

    4.968 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 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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    Raymond F Flood

    Raymond F Flood

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you are from New Jersey you know he is considered the best defense attorney in the state. If you are researching and just learning about Mr. Flood, chances are you have seen him on television or in the newspapers unknowingly. My case involved a..."
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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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    Montell Figgins

    Montell Figgins

    4.630 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Montell Figgins is a renowned Civil and Criminal trial lawyer who has obtained unparalleled success in the court room. Mr. Figgins' trial skills are in great demand from individuals, corporations, non profits and government agencies. Hiring an a a...
    Rating:  8.9
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    David L Soffer

    David L Soffer

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: David Soffer has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2005. As a former Assistant Prosecutor, he has unique insight into the criminal justice system and can effectively guide his clients through the often daunting process of criminal prosecutio...
    Rating:  9.1
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