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    787 criminal defense lawyers serve Jersey City, NJ. Compare the best based on 6297+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Hudson County are listed below.

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    Jersey City Has 787 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6297 Reviews

    Thomas Carroll Blauvelt

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    Thomas Carroll Blauvelt

    5.0390 reviews
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    2500 Plaza 5, Harborside Financial Center - 25th Floor, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Former Prosecutor. Super Lawyers List 2015 - 2025. Over 380 Five Star Reviews. 10/10 Superb Rating. Call Me 24/7 @ 877-293-6022!
    Rating:  10
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    William A Proetta

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    William A Proetta

    5.096 reviews
    Proetta & Oliver
    242 10th Street, Suite 103, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: With over ten years of dedicated practice in criminal defense, William A. Proetta, founding partner of William Proetta Criminal Law, has handled a vast spectrum of cases, ranging from DWI to murder. As a New Jersey native, he serves the communitie...
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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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    Joel Silberman

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    Joel Silberman

    5.014 reviews
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    The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC
    26 Journal Square Suite 300, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights
    All Federal, State and Municipal criminal matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael J Pastacaldi

    Michael J Pastacaldi

    5.041 reviews
    Law Office of Michael Pastacaldi Llc
    35 Journal Square, Suite 405, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pa...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Stephanie McClure

    Stephanie McClure

    5.015 reviews
    S.MCCLURE, LLC
    Private Law Office, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration
    Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. As a former Hudsn County Prosecutor, successful cases I fought garnered national news media, including stories featured on Fox, CNN, and ABC news. Now, in private practice, I can fight for you. Please call to set up ...
    Rating:  10
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    Rubin M Sinins

    Rubin M Sinins

    5.02 reviews
    Jersey City Office
    35 Journal Square, Suite 525, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: As both a certified criminal trial attorney and certified civil trial attorney, a distinction held by fewer than 40 attorneys, Rubin Sinins represents individual and corporate clients in a host of legal contexts. His litigation experience is wide-...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian J Neary

    Brian J Neary

    4.513 reviews
    Law Offices of Bran J. Neary, Esq.
    Harborside Financial Center Plaza 10 Suite 1201, 3 Second Street, Jersey City, NJ
    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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    Anthony J. Vecchio

    Anthony J. Vecchio

    4.990 reviews
    By Appointment Only
    2500 Plaza 5, Harborside Financial Center, Suite 2500, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: My entire career has been dedicated to defending those accused of crimes, DWI, serious motor vehicle violations, and the rights of victims of crimes and accidents. I have prosecuted, defended, or appealed cases ranging from municipal court matters...
    Rating:  10
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    Keith Hirschorn

    Keith Hirschorn

    5.06 reviews
    Law Offices of Keith Hirschorn, PC
    111 Town Square Place, Suite 1203, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "He kept me out of jail and got my charges reduced to near nothing. He did exactly what he was hired to do."
    Rating:  10
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    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.340 reviews
    The Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward, P.C.
    549 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 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:  9.6
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    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    5.013 reviews
    Law Office of Bertram C. Okpokwasili
    c/o &CO, 201 Montgomery Street,, 2nd floor, Suite 263, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "I was referred to Bertram by my real estate attorney, as I was in a contractual dispute with a seller of a home. From the initial conversation through to settlement, Bertram counseled me and made me feel reassured and confident and heard. I’m an a..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael P Rubas

    Michael P Rubas

    5.05 reviews
    Rubas Law Offices
    549 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Michael Peter Rubas is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of his clients. The firm is a litigation boutique, representing individuals in complex matt...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    5.04 reviews
    549 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Review: "if you ever wanted to feel at ease and understand the law when your mind is going in one million directions...Jeff Garrigan is your new lawyer...great reputation with his peers, judges, prosecuters, etc...great guy all around...Jeff knows the law...."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Reza Mazaheri

    Reza Mazaheri

    4.857 reviews
    Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC
    121 Newark Avenue, 5th Floor, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Bio: Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi Mazaheri, LLC. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jay D Bhatt

    Jay D Bhatt

    4.517 reviews
    Bhatt Law Group
    378 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
    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:  9.9
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    Michael J Sluka

    Michael J Sluka

    5.013 reviews
    Sluka & Minasian, LLC
    648 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Mr. Sluka has been successfully representing clients for over 25 years and thorougly enjoys getting clients the fantastic results they have come to expect.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Stephen Joseph Natoli

    Stephen Joseph Natoli

    5.010 reviews
    The Law Office of Stephen J. Natoli
    549 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Former state prosecutor. Honest. Confidential. Dedicated to helping you through difficult times.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Anthony Carbone

    Anthony Carbone

    4.826 reviews
    Law Offices of Anthony Carbone
    12 Oakland Ave, Jersey City, NJ
    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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    Gerald D Miller

    Gerald D Miller

    5.03 reviews
    Miller, Meyerson & Corbo
    955 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals
    Review: "Mr.Miller & Associates were excellent with my case. I have an extensive background and had two different cases pending. We were able to get everything resolved to a probation sentence! Something everybody thought would be impossible. I’m going to ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Sapana Shah

    Sapana Shah

    4.935 reviews
    921 Bergen Avenue Suite 427, Jersey City, NJ
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Sapana S. Shah, Attorney at LawOver the course of her career as a litigator, Ms. Shah has successfully handled hundreds of cases as a plaintiff's attorney and as a defense attorney for American International Group (AIG). Providing careful attentio...
    Rating:  8.5
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