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    Lawrence Herman Kleiner

    Lawrence Herman Kleiner

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mr. Kleiner was referred to me by another client and friend of Mr. Kleiner who in typical N.J. fashion told me, "Call Larry! He is a good kid!" As I am a Southerner, I often find the diminutive use of the language mystifying. The phrase used by my..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Barbara E Ungar

    Barbara E Ungar

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Our law office provides aggressive and dedicated representation of our clients while providing the best results achievable. I am a solo practitioner with our law office located in Edison, New Jersey with a practice devoted to criminal defense of a...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kevin Earl Young

    Kevin Earl Young

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am the senior partner of Herlihy & Young, LLC, with over 25 years of trial experience and certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Along with my partners (pictured here), our firm takes a "team" approach to our ...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward F Borden

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    Edward F Borden

    1.01 review
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime and more
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jonathan Zachary Petro

    Jonathan Zachary Petro

    4.210 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: As a native of Toms River, I am pleased to be practicing law in my own community. My years of experience with family law, both working for the court and in private practice, have provided me with a familiarity of the legal system and how best to m...
    Rating:  10
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    Lance D. Brown

    Lance D. Brown

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "I had a very difficult case and I contacted several local lawyers and they all passes on my case. I then found Lance who was informative and was up for the challenge. Not only did he make me feel like my case mattered he won!!!! I am extremely hap..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Adam Clinton Brown

    Adam Clinton Brown

    4.624 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: When I made the decision to practice law, I armed myself with as much information as possible. The Great Recession is when I decided to enroll in law school, and I could not help but want to make a difference in my community. Now as a practicing a...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Keith Anderson

    Keith Anderson

    4.229 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Thank you Mr. Anderson, great lawyer and very helpful, I hired Mr. Anderson to help me with my bankruptcy. Thank you for all your help and guidance.!!! I would recommend Mr. Keith Anderson."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ariel Alvarez

    Ariel Alvarez

    5.051 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "Recomiendo totalmente a este abogado, es muy profesional, responsable y siempre busca la mejor solución para sus clientes."
    Rating:  7.1
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    James V Pomaco

    James V Pomaco

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "James Pomaco handled a case for my 18-year-old son last year, that dragged on and on. He was professional and always responsive. He is a good listener and a good communicator."
    Rating:  7.2
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    William P Cunningham

    William P Cunningham

    3.97 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The best lawyer ever. He is so honest he does his job with all his heart. The most respectful person and he works very hard. I would recommend him to anyone he’s such a great lawyer. "
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    Robert Joel Brass

    Robert Joel Brass

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Insurance Fraud and more
    Bio: Highly respected criminal defense attorney, former Deputy Attorney General with the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, and former Assistant County Prosecutor, who will defend you and protect your constitutional rights. Rated in 2022 as “AV – Preemin...
    Rating:  10
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    Joel F Shapiro

    Joel F Shapiro

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Joel Shapiro, an attorney with over 25 years legal experience, has vast criminal defense skills and knowledge to help you. Joel has defended clients in superior and municipal court in all New Jersey counties. A former public defender and public sa...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Matthew Whalen Reisig

    Matthew Whalen Reisig

    3.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a New Jersey DWI, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20+ years experience in getting results for my clients.
    Rating:  8.8
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    David W Polsky

    David W Polsky

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: David W. Polsky is a life-long resident of New Jersey, Admitted to practice law in 1991, he is 20+ year veteran attorney who is well known and respected by the Judges and Prosecutors in the Courts where he appears. He provides quality, affordable ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mary E. Warner

    Mary E. Warner

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Mary E. Warner is a highly accomplished attorney with over 20 years of experience in law practice. As the founder and managing partner of Warner Law, a prominent law firm based in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Attorney Warner has built a reputation...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Theodore John Baker

    Theodore John Baker

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Adoption
    Bio: After graduating law school, I began a judicial clerkship which in many ways set the stage for my entire career. The judge for whom I clerked exclusively heard cases involving child abuse. That began what is nearly a 20-year-long practice in this ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Stephen M Lukach

    Stephen M Lukach

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I pride myself on zealously representing clients charged with DWI/DUI and criminal offenses in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To accomplish that, I attend various classes and seminars throughout the country to educate myself on defense tactics ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    John J. Dell'Aquilo

    John J. Dell'Aquilo

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was facing a 3rd DUI conviction and looking at 10 years loss of license and 6 months of mandatory jail time in addition to excessively high fines, court cost, etc. I am a Nurse as well and my Nursing license were in jeopardy of being stripped fr..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Christopher D Adams

    Christopher D Adams

    3.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    Review: "Mr. Adams is an excellent attorney who is prepared and professional. He made me feel like a very important client, even though my case was not very big. I would absolutely hire Mr. Adams again."
    Rating:  10
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