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    Kristy L. Bruce

    Kristy L. Bruce

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Often, the legal process can feel overwhelming and very rarely is it stress free. I understand the importance of making myself personally available to my clients seeking my professional services. When people walk into my office or meet with me, th...
    Rating:  10
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    James A. Abate

    James A. Abate

    4.852 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: James A. Abate is a partner with Aiello Harris Abate Law Group. Mr. Abate practice is focused in Criminal Law, DWI Defense, Domestic Violence and Appelate practice. Mr. Abate is certified as an instructor in the adminstration of Standardized Field...
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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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    Anthony J. Vecchio

    Anthony J. Vecchio

    4.991 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: My entire career has been dedicated to defending those accused of crimes, DWI, serious motor vehicle violations, and the rights of victims of crimes and accidents. I have prosecuted, defended, or appealed cases ranging from municipal court matters...
    Rating:  10
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    Frank V Carbonetti

    Frank V Carbonetti

    5.0103 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Frank V. Carbonetti, Esq., was born and raised in Lodi, New Jersey. Frank began working as a law clerk at Lucianna & Lucianna in 1996, and has been an associate and a partner at the firm since 1999. Ironically, Frank's grandfather (also named Fran...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Brian J Neary

    Brian J Neary

    4.513 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Regarded as one of the "go to" criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, Brian J. Neary devotes his entire practice to the defense of those accused of crimes and serious motor vehicle offenses. Widely known in courthouses and in the press as "the la...
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    Jeffrey E Gold

    Jeffrey E Gold

    4.818 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jeffrey Evan Gold was named an “Attorney of the Year” by the N.J. State Bar Assn Municipal Court Section. in 2012, 2008 and 2004. He was presented with ICLE Distinguished Service Award in 2013. Mr Gold also won the New Jersey State Bar “Amcius Cur...
    Rating:  10
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    Maria D. Noto

    Maria D. Noto

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Attorney Maria Noto has tried more than 200 cases with a high rate of success. A number of those cases have been newsworthy successes, earning her a formidable reputation right from the start. Over the course of her 35 years in practice, Ms. Noto ...
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    Adam Mark Thompson

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    Adam Mark Thompson

    5.026 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Arrested? Fight To Win! Get help 24/7! Aggressive Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 35yrs Exp. Successfully Defended 1000s of Clients Nationwide!
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    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "I was referred to Bertram by my real estate attorney, as I was in a contractual dispute with a seller of a home. From the initial conversation through to settlement, Bertram counseled me and made me feel reassured and confident and heard. I’m an a..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Santos A Perez

    Santos A Perez

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Bio: Attorney Santos A. Perez has been consistently ranked a top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney by the prestigious National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and a Top 1% Attorney by the NADC association. Attorney Pe...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Ferrell

    Paul Ferrell

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Expungement and more
    Review: "I got myself into a serious situation for the first time in my life with the law and was really nervous but with the legal advise and help from mr Farrell everything turned out ok. Wasn't just a lawyer but also prayed with me and that was going be..."
    Rating:  10
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    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.341 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Thanks for all you do . I appreciate you every step of the way."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Tamra Dawn Katcher

    Tamra Dawn Katcher

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Tamra Katcher, Counsel in the firm’s Criminal Law Practice, focuses on felony and municipal court matters, DWI, domestic violence, gun permitting and appeals, and expungements. Before entering private practice as a criminal defense lawyer, she ser...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Vache E Bahadurian

    Vache E Bahadurian

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Vache Edward Bahadurian, Esq. is a skilled and respected defense attorney based in Hackensack, Bergen County with many years of experience handling DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense, and serious Traffic Ticket matters. The Law Offices of Vache Edward Baha...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Howard M Weinstein

    Howard M Weinstein

    5.025 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: In addition to being a private law firm partner specializing in criminal defense, Mr. Weinstein is the Public Defender for the Millburn Municipal Court. He is also an Emergency Medial Technician certified by the State of New Jersey, holds a certif...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Christopher James Vaccaro

    Christopher James Vaccaro

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a Partner at Kearns Rotolo Law, where I focus my practice primarily on criminal defense at the Superior Court level, DUI/DWI matters, domestic violence cases, juvenile matters, municipal court, and motor vehicle violations. Since joining the ...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul B. Brickfield

    Paul B. Brickfield

    4.722 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Paul Brickfield is a criminal defense attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in courts all across New Jersey. He is a former high-ranking First Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor and federal prosecutor- deputy chief of the Special Prosec...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Albert Vercammen

    Kenneth Albert Vercammen

    4.648 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Bio: Ken Vercammen is the Author of the American Bar Association book Criminal Law Forms. Ken Vercammen is the Edison Lawyer of the Year 2017-2018. Kenneth Vercammen was the 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year by the Middlesex County Bar Associat...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael N Pedicini

    Michael N Pedicini

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, General Practice and more
    Review: "Mr. Pedicini represented me in a federal criminal matter in which I was charged with several very serious offenses. If it were not for his patience and excellent skill, as a criminal attorney I would have never gotten through this worst ordeal in ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony N. Palumbo

    Anthony N. Palumbo

    4.945 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Anthony N. Palumbo, a NJ criminal defense lawyer, former prosecutor and public defender with over 35 years of criminal trial experience fighting for you. I have established solid relationships with judges and prosecutors so that when I advocate fo...
    Rating:  9.4
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