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    New Jersey Has 2634 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27519 Reviews

    George Scott Alevras

    George Scott Alevras

    5.0166 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Scott was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout my entire process. He explained everything clearly and kept me informed the entire way. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for a dependable and experienced attorne..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Stephen Todd Raff

    Stephen Todd Raff

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Stephen T. Raff, Esq. performed his undergraduate studies at NYU where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. He was presented with the school’s Founders Day Award for attaining the highest bracket of scholastic preferment recognized by the University...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    5.01 review
    This lawyer is deceased
    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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    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Vando Cardoso is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. There are only 250 attorneys out of 100,000 attorneys in New Jersey with this coveted distinction. He focuses his practice on criminal defense. As a former...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael V Calabro

    Michael V Calabro

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "I had the privilege of having Mr. Calabro represent me in a serious federal case where I was facing a sentencing range of 21 to 27 months in prison. From day one, he was thorough, strategic, and committed to my defense. Over the course of a year, ..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jason Daniel Steinberg

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    Jason Daniel Steinberg

    5.024 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family and more
    Bio: Jason Steinberg is an accomplished attorney licensed in New Jersey, known for representing clients in diverse legal matters across the state. His practice includes handling complex family law cases and achieving municipal court successes, includin...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ricardo Juan Rodriguez

    Ricardo Juan Rodriguez

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Ricardo J. Rodriguezis a cofounder and partner of Prosper and Rodriguez, LLC. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County for over 15 years. From 1998-2004, Mr. Rodriguez served as a Narcotics Supervisor in the District Attorney's ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kelvin R Gil

    Kelvin R Gil

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice
    Bio: My office has provided legal assistance in the fields of immigration and criminal/quasi-criminal defense for over 17 years.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    4.34 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Academics: 1999 graduate of Rutgers University, 2002 graduate of Rutgers University School of Law Professional Experience: After graduation, Steve worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Cumberland County. During this time Mr. Petersen was assigned t...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert L Tedeschi

    Robert L Tedeschi

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Robert L. Tedeschi, Attorney at Law has been dealing with DWI, Criminal Defense, Will preparation, and Retail collection cases since 2008 in Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Essex County, Morris County and Union County. We are located...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Christopher P Perry

    Christopher P Perry

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris did a great job with my case. I had no prior record and he was able to help me through the PTI Process. The most impressive thing he was able to do was to reduce the amount of probation time that was originally offer, in addition to communit..."
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    David Rodriguez Spevack

    David Rodriguez Spevack

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: David R. Spevack, a New Jersey trial lawyer, specializes in Litigation, Employment law, and Workers’ Compensation law. He has successfully argued motions for medical and temporary benefits, won trials, and written successful appeals. He has studie...
    Rating:  10
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    Hanan M Isaacs

    Hanan M Isaacs

    4.865 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more
    Review: "Hanan and his team are absolutely incredible. Not only was Hanan personable and empathetic, there was constant communication for transparency and awareness. Never once in the process did I feel left in the dark - anything I didn’t know was explain..."
    Rating:  10
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    Richard S Chadwick

    Richard S Chadwick

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am the proud owner of the Chadwick Law Firm, LLC in Newark, New Jersey. I began my legal career as the Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Alexander H. Carver, III, J.S.C., in the Family Division of Bergen County. It was there that I learned th...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Amber Lee Forrester

    Amber Lee Forrester

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When your liberty and livelihood are on the line, experience matters. My philosophy is that any person—regardless of age, upbringing, education, occupation, or life experience—is capable of making a mistake. Perhaps you’re visiting this page becau...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Scott Christopher Arnette

    Scott Christopher Arnette

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Scott Arnette, Esq. represented me in a slip and fall case. Mr. Arnette was professional, ethical, and trustworthy. He exudes an energy and warmth coupled with a knowledge of the law that is outstanding. Scott was direct and very clear in presenti..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kenneth M Ralph

    Kenneth M Ralph

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney and a DWI defense attorney. I am Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the N.J. Supreme Court, a designation held by few attorneys and which recognizes special knowledge and experience in this area of the law. ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Mario Zapicchi

    Mario Zapicchi

    3.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: The Law Office of Zapicchi Liller LLP is dedicated to providing clients in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the highest degree of integrity possible. We are proud to offer prompt, professional, and affordable legal services. Our firm practice...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Mitchell Jonathon Ansell

    Mitchell Jonathon Ansell

    3.33 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I cannot say enough positive things regarding Mr. Ansell. After facing a serious drug charge and a possible license suspension for a DUI (D) I knew I had to hire a lawyer with an excellent reputation and was in good standing with both local law en..."
    Rating:  10
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