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Jersey City Has 785 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6215 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Cannabis Law

Bio: Former Brooklyn DA prosecutor Kenneth F. Smith defends clients against criminal charges in New York City — from desk appearance tickets and misdemeanors to felonies and federal cases. I know how prosecutors build cases because I built them. The fi...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Class Action, Securities & Investment Fraud

Rating: 9.0

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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 (North Bergen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was looking at life in prison for something I did not do. This woman saved my life. I was nervous all the way until I heard not guilty. Wow. She's the best lawyer in town. She is fair and charges a flat fee so you know she will not stretch ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to Randall Lazzaro by a close friend and lawyer who helped me in the past. I was not let down by his choice and found Randall to be a true professional both in and outside of the criminal court building. All charges were reduced ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Livingston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Appeals and more

Review: "Got me out of a horrible misunderstanding while incarcerated in Newark county, he is a god sent angel , hire this man if you want your freedom And inner peace intact"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Dawn M. Florio is a former homicide prosecutor and criminal defense attorney with 30 years of experience and known for her work in handling high profile and celebrity criminal defense matters in New York and New Jersey State and Federal Courts.

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Discrimination

Bio: ALLISON VAN KAMPEN is an associate at Outten & Golden LLP, and a member of the firm’s Individual Practice Group, representing employees in discrimination and retaliation litigation. Prior to joining the firm in 2019, Ms. Van Kampen represented emp...

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, White Collar Crime

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney Vincent Villamor has been an outstanding lawyer for over 30 years and is a graduate of UCLA Law School, one of the best law schools in America according to U.S. News and World Report. Mr. Villamor opened Villamor Law more than 20 years ag...

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Nutley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Bio: Former Prosecutor who knows both sides very well. We are very efficient at determining the best legal course of action for our clients and know how to get the best result possible regardless of the type of case or whether or not it is straightforw...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

Review: "I met Maria while i was at my podiatrist', Dr. Scott Cooper's office. He actually referred her to me as he and i was having a conversation about my being in a car accident two week sprior. I was not only blessed, i was blown away with Maria' s pro..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Mr. Russell has an extensive knowledge and vast experience with the law. His background as a prosecutor gives him tremendous insight. Having employed Mr. Russell I was give the utmost satisfaction, his level of attentive professionalism was impres..."

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Union City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Government and more

Review: "From initial consultation to the end, Mr Brownstein was helpful and attentive to our case. Just wanted to say thanks to his staff too."

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax, Litigation and more

Bio: Caroline Rule has extensive experience representing clients who are facing investigation or prosecution for alleged tax fraud, bank fraud, health care fraud, money-laundering, and other white collar crimes. Ms. Rule has successfully represented cl...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Elizabeth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Review: "Del Rio represented me after doing 18 months in Middlesex County. I was charged with "Robbery". But Del Rio was determined to have all charges dropped against me during trail because I was no were near the crime seen at the time it took place and ..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Neal Wiesner represented me as my criminal defense attorney when I was looking at a Federal Indictment for drug smuggling/ trafficking. Neal Wiesner is unlike any other lawyer I have ever encountered. He holds the trust between attorney and client..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Newark)

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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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Jersey City (Fairview)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had to use Scott on two occasions....and I truly respect him and his ability to help me in the situation that I was in.....THANK YOU SCOTT"

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