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    David Gelman

    David Gelman

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: David is a license attorney in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. David's focus is getting the client the best result possible. David has been an assistant prosecutor for 5 years prior to him opening Gelman Law, LLC. At the Prosecutor's of...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jason Charles Matey

    Jason Charles Matey

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Lambertville-based private attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. My law practice utilizes my unique experience working on all levels of criminal ...
    Rating:  7.1
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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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    Gregory M. McCauley

    Gregory M. McCauley

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax
    Bio: Mr. McCauley's practice is dedicated Civil and Criminal Tax Controversey and Litigation. This includes to representing Taxpayers before the IRS with respect to outstanding tax liabilities, audits, Tax Court Litigation and in criminal matters. He h...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Frederick W. Klepp

    Frederick W. Klepp

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Bio: I began my current practice in Cherry Hill in 1987, but I have more than 40 years’ legal experience. I have in my legal practice a significant experience which many other criminal defense lawyers do not. For 12 years I served as an Assistant U.S. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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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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    Brian R Goodman

    Brian R Goodman

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a married father of 2 young children and love to be active outside the office. I belong to a Crossfit Gym(Box), enjoy endruance sports and proudly beat Amani Toomer's time in the 2010 NYC Marathon! I am also a big golfer and play in recreatio...
    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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    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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    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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    William P Cunningham

    William P Cunningham

    3.97 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best lawyer ever. He is so honest he does his job with all his heart. The most respectful person and he works very hard. I would recommend him to anyone he’s such a great lawyer. "
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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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    Michael L Pescatore

    Michael L Pescatore

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: With more than 25 years of successful legal experience, Michael Pescatore, Esq. provides high-quality legal advocacy to clients throughout New Jersey facing hardship through Motor Vehicle, Motorcycle and Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents,Accidents In...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian W Mason

    Brian W Mason

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mr. Mason Thank you so much for coming to the defense of my daughter Laura in court Tuesday. You were an answer to our prayers. God Bless You. Laura's grateful father."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jason T Brown

    Jason T Brown

    4.615 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Insurance Fraud and more
    Bio: Our firm aggressively litigates high end cases nationwide. We will handle high end litigation such as: False Claims Act Whistleblower Rights Class Actions Collective Actions (FLSA) I have had the honor and privilege of serving the country as an FB...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Justice

    Michael Justice

    4.839 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Once again Michael was able to help me keep my driver's license. I hired Mike to represent me at a DMV license suspension hearing stemming from a 5 point reckless driving ticket. I was looking at a 270 day license suspension. I left the hearing wi..."
    Rating:  7.5
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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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    Brian S. Schiller

    Brian S. Schiller

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Bio: Brian S. Schiller, co-founder and partner of Schiller McMahon, provides dedicated and comprehensive representation in the areas of plaintiff’s personal injury law, DUI defense and business litigation/transactions. In these capacities, Mr. Schiller...
    Rating:  8.8
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