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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Joseph Donatiello is devoted to vigorously representing his clients throughout New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley. Prior to opening his own firm, Mr. Donatiello worked as the judicial law clerk for a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, a...

Rating: 9.6

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brett M. Rosen is a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey—a prestigious board designation held by only a fraction of practicing attorneys in the state. Described by Arabian Business as a "prominent US criminal defens...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Essex County, NJ

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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Criminal Defense

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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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: For more than 30 years, Jersey City injury lawyer Anthony Carbone has successfully practiced personal injury, family law, and criminal defense in New Jersey. He is the sole practitioner at his firm but has a large support staff of paralegals, lega...

Rating: 10

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Essex County 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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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more

Bio: Kevin C. Orr received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, and a B.S. in ceramic engineering from Alfred University. Mr. Orr is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the U.S. District Court for the State of Ne...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(973) 755-9425

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate and more

Bio: Founding member and partner, Jeffrey Arons is a skilled litigator specializing in criminal defense, workmans compensation, no-fault insurance law, and landlord tenant law. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002, receivi...

Rating: 9.2

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

AVVO clients choice award for 5 straight years; Award top 10 Criminal Lawyer in New Jersey by AJI

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(201) 351-2853

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Before you talk to the police, call my offices. As a Jersey City criminal defense attorney, I stand up for the rights of people accused of wrongdoing. Whether you are charged with a crime or being investigated, I will fight for the outcome you des...

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(973) 346-9392

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement

NJ Criminal Trial Attorney. Experienced Criminal Defense to Protect Your Rights.

Rating: 9.7

Call for a FREE consultation(973) 798-9356

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: Lorraine M. Medeiros, Esq., began her academic journey at McNair Academic High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she excelled in all subjects and was recognized as a leader in her class. Upon graduation she attended Cornell University as a ...

Rating: 8.3

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: John studied political science at Saint Peter's University, and obtained a Juris Doctorate at Seton Hall University School of Law. He then served as a judicial law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County. In 2020, John earned the ...

Rating: 7.3

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in criminal cases and matters in civil litigation. He is the founder of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich, based in downtown Manhattan.

Rating: 10

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder of Bhatt Law Group and a lawyer experienced in criminal, traffic, family, and personal injury law. As a New Jersey attorney, I have represented thousands of clients during my career and strive to provide the best ...

Rating: 10

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation and more

Review: "Mr. Bowman, represent my wife and he was wonderful will prepared at all the time, and get her what he promised"

Rating: 10

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Review: "What stood out most was their clear communication and genuine care for my situation. They took the time to explain everything thoroughly, ensuring I understood my options and felt confident in every decision. Their strategic approach and sharp leg..."

Rating: 7.6

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "The hard work this man put into my case was beyond what i expected! I am proud to say I made the Right Choice when I went with John Bruno, I have been to 3 other lawyers who wanted to plead my case out and told me that " i don't have a chance". I ..."

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(201) 460-5908

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Real Estate and more

Bio: I am a solo practitioner and I own a small firm that handles many different areas of the law. We strive to achieve the best possible outcome for each and every client. Whether it's a criminal or traffic matter or a real estate closing, our goal is...

Rating: 7.8

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Essex County 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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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: I am a public safety advocate. Our firm holds indivduals, businesses, employers, and governmental officials accountable for breaking simple safety rules that, if folowed and enforced, keep our community safe from injury or death. We have two (2) g...

Rating: 8.5

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Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: With over 40 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey, former Assistant Prosecutor and Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Breslow has accumulated an arsenal of legal resources, which he employs everyday to serve his clients. Mr. Breslow has achi...

Rating: 8.2

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