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Newark Has 474 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4874 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Union CIty)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: As an attorney in Union City, my goal is to help the members of my community overcome their legal issues and achieve success. I understand that facing a criminal charge or personal injury can be life-altering, which is why I approach these cases w...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Government, Intellectual Property and more

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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 Newark (West Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Carl represented my son on a pretty serious assault charge. Him and his staff was very nice (and knowledgeable). I felt like they actually cared. This being the first time anyone in my family ever had any problems with the law I had several questi..."

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (BAYONNE)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI

Review: "I used Mr. Abdelsayed's services in two different cases since 2012. Once it was for the removal of the Restraining Order, and second one was for the criminal charges. I was very satisfied with his representation of both of my cases, because I am a..."

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Cranford)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Michelle got me a much better result than I should have gotten through her superior legal knowledge and ingenuity. Her customer service helped me to understand the complex laws and legal language. I would highly recommend Michelle Welsh to anyone."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Lyndhurst)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate

Bio: In 1989, Thomas Ambrosio a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, began his legal career as the law clerk to NJ Superior Court, Criminal Division Judge Piscatella. On the first day of his clerkship a man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for a minor ...

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Kearny)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

Bio: Chip is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and California as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. His education background is Wayne Valley High School, Quinnipiac University, and Thomas Jeffers...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Clifton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Ronen Cohen, Esq. earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 2004 and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. He has extensive experience navigating the court systems of New York and New Jersey and addres...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (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 Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more

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Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Cranford)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Government and more

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(908) 633-0896

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (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 Newark (Verona)

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: 8.1

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Po Box 45029, 124 Halsey Street 5th Floor, Newark, NJ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Contracts and Agreements, Employment and Labor and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Cedar Grove)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am an attorney that is dedicated to fighting on behalf of my clients. I seek justice for those that have been wronged and for those that have made mistakes. The legal system is a complicated minefield and it is essential that every defendant in ...

Rating: 8.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (East Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Child Custody and more

Bio: If you want a law firm that is passionate and compassionate, focused and dedicated, then we are the law firm for you. Our lawyers are always available to speak with you regardless of the time. We make it a habit to return our calls on time.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (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 Newark (So Orange)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (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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