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    John P Fazzio

    John P Fazzio

    4.938 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Tax and more
    Bio: I am an avid runner. I have run several marathons and a few ultramarathons. This fall I will be competing in the New York City Marathon and the Philadelphia Marathon and I hope to take a shot at the Leadville 100 Trail Run in Leadville, Colorado t...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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:  9.9
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    David L Soffer

    David L Soffer

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: David Soffer has been practicing law in New Jersey since 2005. As a former Assistant Prosecutor, he has unique insight into the criminal justice system and can effectively guide his clients through the often daunting process of criminal prosecutio...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Ronen Asher Cohen

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    Ronen Asher Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Bio: Ronen Cohen, Esq. earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 2004 and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. He has extensive experience navigating the court systems of New York and New Jersey and addres...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Raymond Raya

    Raymond Raya

    4.973 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: The Raya Law Firm was built on the steadfast belief that everyone deserves a second chance. For over eighteen years, we have worked diligently for our clients, and have looked at each day in court as an opportunity to use our skills, knowledge and...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    Mark Peter McAuliffe

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Bio: Mark P. McAuliffe has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. He is also admitted to the practice of Law in the State of New York and the Federal District of New Jersey. He has been twice elected to the Trus...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Hanan M Isaacs

    Hanan M Isaacs

    4.865 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 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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    Carl J Herman

    Carl J Herman

    3.37 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Carl represented my son on a pretty serious assault charge. Him and his staff was very nice (and knowledgeable). I felt like they actually cared. This being the first time anyone in my family ever had any problems with the law I had several questi..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Anthony Fazioli

    Anthony Fazioli

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Anthony is a great lawyer. His fees are reasonable and he is honest about your outcome. He is compassionate and always willing to answer questions. He helped me through a very tough situation and would recommend him to anyone."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Mark S Guralnick

    Mark S Guralnick

    4.778 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Experienced Attorney handling complex family law cases, legal malpractice cases, as well as personal injury and criminal cases. Author of eight books. Eight college degrees. Licensed to practice law in nine U.S. states and four foreign countries. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Marvin R Walden

    Marvin R Walden

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Marvin “Chip” Walden is a former 2-time Weehawken Municipal Councilman, and an active civil, criminal, and matrimonial case litigator for more than 30 years. He is focused on personal injury, family, and criminal law. He has had significa...
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas C. Anton

    Douglas C. Anton

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, General Practice
    Review: "Douglas Anton has many years of experience and has a proven track record of satisfying his clients. He is professional and knows his business well. While his office is busy with high-profile clients, he still makes time for the smallest of cases"
    Rating:  8.5
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    John P Robertson

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    John P Robertson

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: John P. Robertson’s practice is organized around procedural rigor and strategic litigation protocols. Since beginning as an Assistant Prosecutor in 1986 and entering private practice in 1989, he has focused on defending individuals and entities in...
    Rating:  7.6
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    W. Scott Murphy

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    W. Scott Murphy

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Representing the accused and seriously injured for over twenty years.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Prosper Andrew Bellizia

    Prosper Andrew Bellizia

    4.930 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Essex County Assistant Prosecutor 1986 to 2005 Assistant Director: Internal Affiairs Director: Bias Crimes Unit I truly care about my clients and the impact that a criminal charge may have on their family. My biggest pleasure is expungeing or eras...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael Alvarez

    Michael Alvarez

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Michael Alvarez received his B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1993. Mr. Alvarez went on to receive his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City in 1996, where he was a Member of the Moot Court Honor Soci...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jared B Weiss

    Jared B Weiss

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Jared Weiss has been my attorney for ten years now - helping me navigate starting my own business, and offering important legal guidance along the way as the company continues to grow and evolve, and also guiding my wife and I through several succ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rajeh A Saadeh

    Rajeh A Saadeh

    4.780 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Visit to learn more about Rajeh A. Saadeh! Rajeh A. Saadeh, the founding attorney of The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C., devotes a substantial portion of his litigation practice to matrimonial and family law and handles all issues pertainin...
    Rating:  10
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    Suzanne Marie Smith

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    Suzanne Marie Smith

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: With more than two decades in the legal field, Suzanne M. Smith, a partner at Cillick & Smith, has distinguished herself as a skilled litigator in criminal defense, personal injury, and Workers’ Compensation. Educated at the University of Albany a...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Donald M Lomurro

    Donald M Lomurro

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "After years of unsuccessfully trying to recover monies that were taken from me and being told that nothing could be done, in stepped Mr. Lomurro. I am thankful beyond words for all his help. He went above and beyond and did not stop until all of m..."
    Rating:  9.5
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