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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Attorney Richard E. Mischel founded Richard E. Mischel, P.C. to provide top-quality legal representation to criminal defendants appealing their convictions and sentences and attorneys facing professional disciplinary charges. Richard attended New ...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Rutherford)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I've used this firm 4 times...all dwi cases. All 4 were dismissed or downgraded ..He is worth every penny he charges .I will never use another lawyer along as they are still around.i give 10 STARS. I referred him to all my friends and every single..."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jersey City, 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brian M. Wagner is a skilled trial attorney. Colleagues, adversaries, and judges alike praise his ability to relate and persuade a jury. As a Brooklyn prosecutor, Mr. Wagner was lead counsel on numerous serious cases that garnered local press atte...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (North Arlington)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Vando Cardoso is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. There are only 250 attorneys out of 100,000 attorneys in New Jersey with this coveted distinction. He focuses his practice on criminal defense. As a former...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Amanda D. Witheiler graduated Cum Laude from Suffolk Law School in 2012 before completing a post-graduate internship with a United Nations criminal tribunal in The Hague. Prior to opening her law practice, Amanda helped represent clients in federa...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Bio: In over a decade of practice, Michael Redenburg has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, including felony jury trials venued in Richmond County and Kings County, NY, as well as bench trials in both Kings County and New York County. He has...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (West New York)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice

Bio: Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Extensive experience working in both the public and private sector. We take pride in our clients and their causes and that in turn creates all the motivation necessary to successfully advocate on their behalf. We take a "Leave no stone unturned" a...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: During more than 30 years as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney, Mr. Lesnevich has amassed considerable skill and experience and has tried many cases in these areas: professional malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents and i...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 977-1859

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (North Bergen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more

Review: "Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer."

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Hoboken)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more

Experienced, professional, attentive. Call today!

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(888) 482-1376

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Elizabeth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: I have spent my entire life in New Jersey and am committed to protecting its citizens. I believe strongly in the constitutional mandate that everyone charged with a crime is entitled to the effective assistance of counsel and I dedicated to uphold...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor

Bio: Douglas Schneider is an experienced civil and criminal defense litigator. His civil practice focuses on employment discrimination and business litigation. He has obtained favorable results for clients in cases relating to employment discrimination...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Hoboken)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Review: "Sotiria is a tremendous attorney. She is knowledge, honest, and fights for her clients. When it comes to divorce law, she is very sharp. I would recommend her to anyone that has to go through this difficult process."

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Igor helped me in a criminal case, where I was found innocent. I advise you, he did his job!!!!"

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: I believe in true Justice. I believe in fighting for equal treatment. I believe in the power of humanity. My clients are real people connected to real families that are living real lives. We are just human beings trying to live our best lives. At ...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Newark)

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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