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Newark Has 478 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4739 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Elizabeth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

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

Bio: Anthony N. Palumbo, a NJ criminal defense lawyer, former prosecutor and public defender with over 35 years of criminal trial experience fighting for you. I have established solid relationships with judges and prosecutors so that when I advocate fo...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newark, 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 Newark (Jersey City)

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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Law Office of Andrea N. Mazzula, LLC
481 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and more

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Nutley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: Offering Free Consultations. DWI and Criminal Defense Trial Attorney who provides a compassionate and vigorous defense to achieve the desired results for his client. Voted by his peers as the 2019 New Jersey State Bar Association's Municipal Court...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Elizabeth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more

Bio: Charles Dawkins Jr., a proud Ohio native, completed his undergraduate studies at Ohio University, graduating with honors. He believes that while honors can help distinguish candidates in competitive fields, the true measure of success lies in the ...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Livingston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

Bio: Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Upper Montclair)

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

Call for a FREE consultation(973) 447-3976

Joseph A Fortunato's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Staten Island)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

If you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you hire can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(718) 736-2073

Garrett Michael Fruchtman's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation

Bio: Joe Scura is a criminal trial attorney with offices in Morristown and Orange, New Jersey. He has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the area of New Jersey criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazaine in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Joe currently represent...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (West Orange)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Review: "HE IS INCREDIBLE ! REAL. and TRUE. He took the time to walk me through so much as I was moving through emotions. he is so appreciated someone who knows exactly what they are doing and is great at it and GENUINELY CARES !!!! Isn’t trying to just ge..."

Rating: 6.8

Call for a consultation(973) 798-9713

Michael A Robbins's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Essex County Prosecutors Office, New Courts Building
50 W Market St, Newark, NJ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Nutley)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Joseph Donatiello is devoted to vigorously representing his clients throughout New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley. Prior to opening his own firm, Mr. Donatiello worked as the judicial law clerk for a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, a...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Jersey City)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newark (Summit)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Former President, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Former Chair, Criminal Law Section NJ Bar

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(973) 833-5258

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