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    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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:  8.2
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    Robert M Biagiotti

    Robert M Biagiotti

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Robert M. Biagiotti has been practicing criminal law in Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County and the United States Federal Courts of New Jersey since 1974. He has longstanding relationships in the legal community, is dedicated to providing...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Steven W. Hernandez

    Steven W. Hernandez

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Steven Hernandez is a New Jersey DWI lawyer who specializes in DWI defense and uses his knowledge of forensic science and case law to protect the rights of his clients. He is one of the few attorneys who regularly takes DWI case to trial. He repre...
    Rating:  10
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    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    5.024 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jacqueline M. O'Donnell graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Scranton in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She thereafter attended Seton Hall Law School full time, while also working at law firms and the Newar...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jeremy Morgan Lackey

    Jeremy Morgan Lackey

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Jeremy Lackey is a seasoned criminal attorney who served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, before ...
    Rating:  8.1
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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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    Russell Anthony DePersia

    Russell Anthony DePersia

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: In his first year as an undergrad, Russell DePersia attended Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he pursued his studies and the sport of basketball with equal passion. After his freshman year at Albright, Russ transferred to Rutgers U...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Scott D. Bullock

    Scott D. Bullock

    4.941 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Many clients who call me for consultations are understandably confused by the caption on the Complaint, (especially the plaintiff's name) since the name of the original creditor (i.e, Chase Visa, Macy's, etc) rarely appears in the Complaint. Inste...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Sapana Shah

    Sapana Shah

    4.935 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Sapana S. Shah, Attorney at LawOver the course of her career as a litigator, Ms. Shah has successfully handled hundreds of cases as a plaintiff's attorney and as a defense attorney for American International Group (AIG). Providing careful attentio...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Walter A Lesnevich

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    Walter A Lesnevich

    1.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: During more than 30 years as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney, Mr. Lesnevich has amassed considerable skill and experience and has tried many cases in these areas: professional malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents and i...
    Rating:  10
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    Margeau J. Ney

    Margeau J. Ney

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement
    Bio: Margeau J. Ney is a 2003 graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a B.A. in English, and a 2006 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School Of Law. In 2007, she clerked for the Honorable William J. Cook of the Camden County Superior C...
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Stanley J Troy

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    Stanley J Troy

    5.020 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    If you're charged with a DUI, motor vehicle offense or Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons Complaint, call for a FREE consultation.
    Rating:  7.9
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    John Michael Breslin

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    John Michael Breslin

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    I have defended clients as minor as harassment criminal charges to a co-conspirator murder charge. I know the prosecutors in Morris and Sussex County and attempt to achieve the best result possible based upon the facts of each case, prior criminal...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert Anthony Bianchi

    Robert Anthony Bianchi

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: On May 10, 2007, Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., was nominated by the Governor of the State of New Jersey to serve as the Morris County Prosecutor. Mr. Bianchi was unanimously confirmed by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee. He was thereafter unan...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Trusted. Experienced. Professional. Call today 732-831-7554!
    Rating:  6.9
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    Filipe Pedroso

    Filipe Pedroso

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Immigration and more
    Bio: Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Christina Stivaly

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    Christina Stivaly

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Mediation and more
    Bio: Christina Stivaly is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years in the legal profession, specializing in areas including contract drafting, mediation, arbitration, criminal defense, and bar reinstatement proceedings. Her professional journey has been ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    David Michael Simon

    David Michael Simon

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I called David for advice on a very delicate legal matter. He answered the phone on the first call. Listened to what I had to say. Gave me his interpretation of what is going on. Very straight forward guy that clearly has the legal expertise and e..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kelley W Lavery

    Kelley W Lavery

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a certified criminal trial attorney serving Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passiac, Bergen, and North Central New Jersey clients. As a former Morris County...
    Rating:  7.9
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