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    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience, Scott believes he has the work ethic and legal knowledge to provide his clients with the absolute best defense. He is passionate about advocating for and helping others, and he strives to find the best solutions f...
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    Francis J Masciocchi

    Francis J Masciocchi

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: "Advice is judged by results not by intentions." Cicero This is our firm's motto. I am a sole practitioner, and I am not affliliated with any other law firm.
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    James J. Leonard

    James J. Leonard

    3.513 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. represents litigants in federal, state, and municipal courts for matters relating to: All Indictable Offenses All Disorderly Persons Offenses DWI Traffic Violations Drug Offenses White Collar Crime Juvenile Court Expunge...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Husain A Gatlin

    Husain A Gatlin

    3.76 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I want to say that the positive reviews are well deserved. Mr. Gatlin and his office staff were a pleasure to work with. They were very detailed and professional in every aspect of my case. They made sure all of my questions were answered and that..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Edward J. Mullins

    Edward J. Mullins

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Bio: As an attorney in Union City, my goal is to help the members of my community overcome their legal issues and achieve success. I understand that facing a criminal charge or personal injury can be life-altering, which is why I approach these cases w...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Richard F Klineburger

    Richard F Klineburger

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I am writing this letter on behalf of Mr. Richard F. Klineburger III. He has represented me on several occasions over the past few years and I cannot express to the courts enough my gratitude for his services. From the first time that I met with M..."
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Marvin J Hammerman

    Marvin J Hammerman

    5.035 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Marvin Hammerman is a litigation attorney and the managing partner / founder of Hammerman Rosen LLP. He has a background in civil litigation and insurance defense, and leveraged his experience defending insurance companies into representing indivi...
    Rating:  10
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    Michel A. Paulhus

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    Michel A. Paulhus

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mike Paulhus is a certified criminal trial attorney who served with distinction for 25 years as an Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor. Mike finished his career as an Executive Assistant Prosecutor, ranking third in command, after serving as a trial...
    Rating:  6.5
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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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    Steven Stabile

    Steven Stabile

    4.947 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For the past 26 years I have dedicated my life to getting results for my clients. We have represented approximately 100,000 clients and resolved close to 500,000 matters. At the Stabile Law Firm, if we don’t get results we return your fee.......GU...
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    Stephen Joseph Natoli

    Stephen Joseph Natoli

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former state prosecutor. Honest. Confidential. Dedicated to helping you through difficult times.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Gaurav D Dave

    Gaurav D Dave

    4.7110 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My law firm was estabished in 2013, and I'm proud to say that it's now one of the fastest growing firms in the state of New Jersey, having handled, in that span, nearly two thousand cases in the areas of DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Indictable Felon...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Call Evan for a confidential and free consultation! A former Brooklyn Prosecutor, Evan handles criminal defense including crimes of violence/sex offenses, theft/fraud, drug, vehicular crimes and white collar offenses in New York and New Jersey loc...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Bio: Mark P. McAuliffe has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. He is also admitted to the practice of Law in the State of New York and the Federal District of New Jersey. He has been twice elected to the Trus...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Matthew J. Rosen

    Matthew J. Rosen

    4.968 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 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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    Mark W. Catanzaro

    Mark W. Catanzaro

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance and more
    Bio: I have been has been practicing law in the State and Federal Courts since 1985, with a focus in complex litigation and trial work. My clients range from individuals with minor civil disputes to defendants charged with significant crimes. I have be...
    Rating:  8.5
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