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    Jan Carl Grossman

    Jan Carl Grossman

    4.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Family
    Review: "After hiring a different attorney in the area with negative results, I consulted with “We care legal” team. Jan Grossman and team were focused on obtaining the best results and making me feel like part of the family. Jan was tireless and relentle..."
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    Farah L. Rousseau

    Farah L. Rousseau

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Octavio Antonio Arechavala

    Octavio Antonio Arechavala

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "I had gotten a traffic ticket back in November 2024 & hired Anthony Arechavala. I had alot of anxiety about the points and it being on my record. He reassured me every time I called he would take care of it. Anthony is polite, professional & reaso..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James William Halter

    James William Halter

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Business, Contracts and Agreements, Criminal Defense and more
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    Dino Privitera

    Dino Privitera

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Bio: Mr. Privitera is the founder of The Privitera Law Firm LLC and concentrates his practice on the representation of catastrophically injured victims. Mr. Privitera is a versatile and talented trial lawyer with an impressive legal pedigree. Before la...
    Rating:  10
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    Jennifer R. Louis-Jeune

    Jennifer R. Louis-Jeune

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Jennifer Louis-Jeune focuses her practice on criminal defense in New York and New Jersey. She represents clients at all stages of criminal prosecution from arrest to appeal. Ms. Louis-Jeune has appeared in state courts in New York and New Jersey a...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Gary R. Conroy

    Gary R. Conroy

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Gary Conroy earned his undergraduate degree cum laude from Harvard University and his law degree from Rutgers School of Law, Newark. Mr. Conroy began his professional career as an associate at Gibbons, DelDeo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione (now Gi...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Anthony Caudo

    Michael Anthony Caudo

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Caudo Law Group, P.C. is a full service law firm providing representation for good people in Estate Planning, Criminal cases, Accidents, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. We value your Freedom, Health and Dignity.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Ethan J Steward

    Ethan J Steward

    3.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "Ethan helped me with 2 criminal cases. One minor, one major. In both cases, he kept a calm demeanor and was empathetic. This really helped me to avoid panicking. Once he got to analyzing my case, he was surgical. He broke down for me what I could ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Bianka Perez

    Bianka Perez

    2.86 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Well respected attorney in the Bronx. Current President of the NYC Board of Elections and past President of the Dominican Bar Association. Practicing for over 15 years in the Bronx. I have represented influential clients from the community.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Steven Frederick Dunbar

    Steven Frederick Dunbar

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I went to Mr.Dunbar because a previous attorney had mishandled my case. The previous attorney had cost me over $3,ooo in fees and court cost and my case was never settled. Mr.Dunbar was very professional ,kept us informed every step of the way, ..."
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    Frances M Odza

    Frances M Odza

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Fran represented me in a difficult domestic situation. She handled the case professionally and was attentive to all aspects of the matter which led to a favorable outcome. I would definitely recommend her services."
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    John Joseph Capaldi

    John Joseph Capaldi

    3.79 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Johb Capaldi was successful in defending by business in a potentially costly and time consuming litagation with a large national corporation. Mr. Capaldi was able to streamline the process and achieve the outcome I desired. I would highly reco..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Anna Naomi Feldberg

    Anna Naomi Feldberg

    5.027 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: I am very passionate about my work and my clients and I endeavor to represent my clients' interests fiercely while showing them high levels of attention, compassion, and respect. I completed Cardozo Law School's Divorce Mediation Clinic. I was the...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jason Louis Leventhal

    Jason Louis Leventhal

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Jason did a very good job with my case EVEN THOUGH I feel my case could have went further then it went but I appreciate what Jason did for me and my sister. I have incidents like this doesn't have happen more often and maybe things can change. Tha..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael J Sweeney

    Michael J Sweeney

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Helping clients in Yonkers, down to College Point/Queens and New York City. Serving the counties of Westchester, Bronx, Queens and New York. Also, assisting clients in New Jersey.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Sharyn Michele Rootenberg

    Sharyn Michele Rootenberg

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Arbitration and more
    Review: "Sharyn is intelligent, compassionate, and an expert in appellate practice. I went to her after my trial attorney told me that he could not handle the appeal and that it would be better to hire an appellate attorney. I am very thankful that I fou..."
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    Debra Ann Karlstein

    Debra Ann Karlstein

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
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    Sterling Johan Santamaria

    Sterling Johan Santamaria

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Experienced criminal and immigration practitioner ready to fight for your rights at all times! Now serving New York City and all of New Jersey!
    Rating:  6.4
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    Donald J. Yannella

    Donald J. Yannella

    3.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "As a fellow criminal defense attorney, I can confidently say Donald Yannella is among the finest criminal defense lawyers in NYC and NJ! We worked together for over two years as co-counsel on a federal death-penalty eligible kidnapping that caused..."
    Rating:  7.2
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