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    Maimoon N Mustafa

    Maimoon N Mustafa

    4.715 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner and I own a small firm that handles many different areas of the law. We strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each and every client. Whether it's a criminal or traffic matter or a real estate closing, our goal is...
    Rating:  7.8
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    William J Rempel

    William J Rempel

    4.942 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Fourth Decade of Law PracticeFormer ProsecutorPractice areas:Family Law: Divorce, Domestic ViolenceCriminal: Including Municipal Court Matters Qualified Family Law Mediator per R. 1:40
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    John A. Zohlman

    John A. Zohlman

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility
    Review: "John represented me on two matters and obtained tremendous results. Attentive to details, and was quite skilled at positioning the case to my best advantage. His entire office was terrific at keeping me advised of the case status and providing tim..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Sherif Fawzy Khalil

    Sherif Fawzy Khalil

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, General Practice
    Review: "I did not personally meet Mr. Khalil and I'm quite happy to say that I didn't have to spend extra time going to his office. Everything was processed through a combination of mail, telephone calls and emails. I would highly recommend his services."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Robert John Wittmann

    Robert John Wittmann

    5.015 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: I'm a passionate South Jersey attorney with a committment to justice. I come from a tough, working-class family in Queens, NYC and have seen how hard it can be for ordinary people to get the justice they deserve in our legal system. I am committed...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Ivette R Alvarez

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    Ivette R Alvarez

    1.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  9.3
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    Scott C. Buerkle

    Scott C. Buerkle

    3.73 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals and more
    Bio: I have spent my entire life in New Jersey and am committed to protecting its citizens. I believe strongly in the constitutional mandate that everyone charged with a crime is entitled to the effective assistance of counsel and I dedicated to uphold...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Mitchell Melnikoff

    Mitchell Melnikoff

    5.012 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate
    Bio: Controlled annual flow of 250 files, including 75-100 active trialmatters; averaged 6 trials to jury verdict per year; appeared in state and federal courts to conduct bench and jury trials of claims arisingfrom: personal injury, wrongful death, pr...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jeffrey Steven Arons

    Jeffrey Steven Arons

    4.826 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Founding member and partner, Jeffrey Arons is a skilled litigator specializing in criminal defense, workmans compensation, no-fault insurance law, and landlord tenant law. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002, receivi...
    Rating:  9.2
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    James Douglas Fattorini

    James Douglas Fattorini

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Review: "“I hired James to help me with an unfortunate incident that happened to me while driving. I was absolutely impressed with his professionalism, knowledge and thoroughness through the entire process. He met with me multiple times in his office to go..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Dennis F Calo

    Dennis F Calo

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Dennis Calo is a widely respected criminal and civil trial attorney. He is a graduate of Columbia College and the New York University School of Law. Mr. Calo joined The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office in 1977 where he quickly advanced from gener...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Ronald J Troppoli

    Ronald J Troppoli

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning
    Review: "Ron Troppoli is one such professional that is led by honesty, integrity, transparency and partnership. I was strongly represented and counseled by a professional that handled my case as if I was a family member. My opinions were valued and my doub..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Krista L Haley

    Krista L Haley

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Ms. Haley is a confident and successful litigator. She began her career with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, before entering private practice, where her practice has been primarily Family Law an...
    Rating:  9.6
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    John R. Klotz

    John R. Klotz

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: In his 29 years of practice, Mr. Klotz has successfully defended countless people charged with the most serious of offenses. These wins include: securing the freedom of persons wrongly convicted of murder; vindicating individuals framed by police ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Colton Tyler Karpus

    Colton Tyler Karpus

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements
    Bio: Colton Karpus focuses his practice on criminal defense and commercial litigation. Mr. Karpus believes that all criminal defendants deserve zealous and compassionate legal representation. His strategy involves a presenting a rigorous defense predic...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Stefan Jesse Erwin

    Stefan Jesse Erwin

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Stefan J. Erwin offers skilled legal counsel across diverse practice areas, leveraging the founder’s extensive experience in civil and criminal law. Stefan J. Erwin, a Rutgers University and Rutgers School of Law alumnus, distin...
    Rating:  7.6
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    John J Roberts

    John J Roberts

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "JR was an excellent advocate when a family member ran into trouble last year. He was confident and competent, and he brought out a better outcome than we dared hope for."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Lance D. Brown

    Lance D. Brown

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "I had a very difficult case and I contacted several local lawyers and they all passes on my case. I then found Lance who was informative and was up for the challenge. Not only did he make me feel like my case mattered he won!!!! I am extremely hap..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Frederick W. Klepp

    Frederick W. Klepp

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Bio: I began my current practice in Cherry Hill in 1987, but I have more than 40 years’ legal experience. I have in my legal practice a significant experience which many other criminal defense lawyers do not. For 12 years I served as an Assistant U.S. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ivan Raevski

    Ivan Raevski

    4.728 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I always do my best to provide excellent legal service for a reasonable rate. I believe this is the best way to build my business.
    Rating:  8.7
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