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    Essex County Has 627 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 5831 Reviews

    Liliana L Quiroz

    Liliana L Quiroz

    4.723 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I have 20-years-experience in the fied of Immigration. I began as a volunteer for an Immigration Organization. I worked as a secretary and then became a paralegal working for various immigration attorneys. I was inspired by the stories of many imm...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Steven Todd Goldstein

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    Steven Todd Goldstein

    4.611 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Un exelente abogado , súper profesional y un gran ser humano que en momentos super difíciles tubo las palabras correctas para sentirnos protegida y respaldados mi esposo y yo. Y en el momento de hacer su trabajo fue magistral para un veredicto en ..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    August N. Santore,

    August N. Santore,

    4.611 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I am a former muncipal prosecutor, current private practitioner and court appointed attorney for indigent defendants. I have handled over 6000 cases in municipal court as a public and private attorney....
    Rating:  7.4
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    Adam Clinton Brown

    Adam Clinton Brown

    4.624 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: When I made the decision to practice law, I armed myself with as much information as possible. The Great Recession is when I decided to enroll in law school, and I could not help but want to make a difference in my community. Now as a practicing a...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Jason T Brown

    Jason T Brown

    4.615 reviews
    Essex County 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:  9.7
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    Vincent J Sanzone

    Vincent J Sanzone

    4.610 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "If you are ever in need of a professional Lawyer with skill, intelligent, expertise and a heart of compassion Vincent Sanzone is your man. Mr. Vincent is a gentleman who will not only fight for your right as an individual but, he will take the tim..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Montell Figgins

    Montell Figgins

    4.630 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Montell Figgins is a renowned Civil and Criminal trial lawyer who has obtained unparalleled success in the court room. Mr. Figgins' trial skills are in great demand from individuals, corporations, non profits and government agencies. Hiring an a a...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Daniel W. Heinkel

    Daniel W. Heinkel

    4.69 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Danny is a Great Lawyer!!! We hired Danny for a shoplifting charge against my daughter and the charges were dismissed against her, when we went to court. Danny worked so hard and kept us informed at all times. Danny is such a pleasant man to have ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Daniel A Levy

    Daniel A Levy

    4.522 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: It is very unfortunate that I meet most of my clients after something terrible has happened to them - they may have been badly hurt in a car accident, fallen and broke their leg, injured by their doctor, arrested, served with divorce papers, or lo...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brian J Neary

    Brian J Neary

    4.513 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Regarded as one of the "go to" criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, Brian J. Neary devotes his entire practice to the defense of those accused of crimes and serious motor vehicle offenses. Widely known in courthouses and in the press as "the la...
    Rating:  10
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    Franklin Gregory Soto

    Franklin Gregory Soto

    4.47 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I would recommend their professional services to people. He is very friendly and gave me very good services."
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    Filipe Pedroso

    Filipe Pedroso

    4.47 reviews
    Essex County 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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    Anthony N Marucci

    Anthony N Marucci

    4.45 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I have NO complaints. Very good attorney. Reasonable and fair. And yes, the person earlier that claimed paid fees with no results can not be telling the truth. I have used Anthony for years and he has charged me far less then he should have. I hav..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Joseph A Fortunato

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    Joseph A Fortunato

    4.413 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family and more
    Fighting for justice for over 30 years.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Thomas Edward Moseley

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    Thomas Edward Moseley

    4.48 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Creative solutions for difficult cases. Call today.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Alvarez

    Michael Alvarez

    4.36 reviews
    Essex County 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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    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.340 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I watched as Ms. Edward delivered a powerful closing argument and was nothing but impressed with the caliber of attorney that she is. She was able to take all of the evidence in a criminal case that contained the most serious allegations the state..."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Leonard Vincent Cupo

    Leonard Vincent Cupo

    4.317 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "This lawyer is exceptional—highly knowledgeable in both legal strategy and courtroom dynamics. He skillfully navigates the system to resolve cases in your favor, which is ultimately what matters most. Highly recommended!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    Ysabel Williams

    Ysabel Williams

    4.312 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Bilingual Attorney licensed in NJ and PA with a nationwide Immigration practice. Former Federal Public Defender for Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; former Law Clerk for Hon. Thomas J. Blewitt, Federal District Court...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Peter Daniel Russo

    Peter Daniel Russo

    4.25 reviews
    Essex County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing as an attorney for twenty six years in New Jersey. That time has been split evenly between criminal and municipal court matters including DWI as well as and personal injury and workers compensation. I have handled hundreds o...
    Rating:  7.3
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