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    Ioannis Stavros Athanasopoulos

    Ioannis Stavros Athanasopoulos

    5.012 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Mr Ioannis Athanasopoulos is a very passionate and professional lawyer. Not only that, but I was extremely surprised to see he is very ethical as well. He handled my case with care and explained to me what was happening every step of the way. He c..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Donna R. Newman

    Donna R. Newman

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Donna represented me from 2013 until 2014. She was keen and wit. On top of her A game. She is strong and fierce. And I will never stop Appreciating her. "
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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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    Richard George Huizenga

    Richard George Huizenga

    5.020 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "From start to finish Mr. Huizenga’s firm is TOP notch! Thank you so much to everyone I spoke to that helped me! I felt MORE than prepared for court and got my favorable decision quickly. I am more than happy and won’t hesitate to refer anyone to R..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    William J Rempel

    William J Rempel

    4.942 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 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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    Joseph Michael Corazza

    Joseph Michael Corazza

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Employment & Labor and more
    Review: "Joe was always clear about what was needed and helped us decide what direction we should move. Joe always keep in communication and helped us with legal Jargon we needed help understanding. Joe was always pleasant in our discussions and made us co..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    John Edward Cerza

    John Edward Cerza

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation
    Review: "John was referred to me a while back when purchasing property. Hes been handling my family's real estate transactions ever since, and even a few traffic tickets now and then ;)"
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    Ciro A Spina

    Ciro A Spina

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law
    Review: "I have had the opportunity to indirectly work with Mr. Ciro Spina several times for different cases in NJ. He has represented my friends in serious criminal matters and has helped draft legal documents for another friend. He has also represented m..."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Jill Ruth Cohen

    Jill Ruth Cohen

    4.915 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Not all criminal defense lawyers start out protecting defendants. Jill R. Cohen, Esq., in fact, views her 15-plus years as a New Jersey criminal prosecutor as a wealth of vital experience she puts to excellent use everyday as she tirelessly defend...
    Rating:  7.5
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    John Clarence Eastlack

    John Clarence Eastlack

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Rating:  9.8
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    Theodore A Grezlak

    Theodore A Grezlak

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I came to Ted with with a case that had been dragging on for almost a year with my previous lawyer. Right out of the gate it felt like a breath of fresh air. All the details I’d been concerned and unclear about felt suddenly addressed with communi..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gina Mendola Longarzo

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    Gina Mendola Longarzo

    5.02 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Rating:  9.9
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    Christopher M. DeSocio

    Christopher M. DeSocio

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Chris is a great lawyer. I'm trying to turn my life around, but sometimes i slip up. Chris really went up to bat for me and got me incredible deal. He seemed well liked in court, and kept me informed the whole way through. From now on, I'm using C..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Cristian Michael Towers

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    Cristian Michael Towers

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He was the best lawyer I've ever dealt with. He always kept me informed about what was going on. Also he was the case because he did exactly what he said he was going to do."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Review: "The BEST criminal Defense lawyer in NJ hands Down! This guy did what 4 prior top lawyers couldn't and saved my life! Thank you Mr.Zucker THE BEST IN CAMDEN COUNTY! ASK AROUND!"
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Robert Christopher La Salle

    Robert Christopher La Salle

    4.821 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Free consultation; all NJ courts; 48 years experience; former & current Municipal Prosecutor; call for a fast, free telephone consultation
    Rating:  7.5
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    Adam K. Axel

    Adam K. Axel

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Axel who is excellent at what he does and someone who was always so responsive. He helped myself as well as my family through hard times. Each time I talked to him I remembered how impressed I am by his profe..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Steven M Gabor

    Steven M Gabor

    5.015 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner located in the center of Freehold. I am accessible and easy to talk to. I like to screen my clients by providing a short telephone consult. Try calling me or by send me an emai at .
    Rating:  9.0
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