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    Daniel F. Deraney

    Daniel F. Deraney

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: “Though my focus during my education was on criminal litigation, I consider myself a problem-solver. In all walks of life, we encounter situations that may require an attorney to protect your rights, keep a watchful eye, or just give you the suret...
    Rating:  8.8
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    John Edward Cerza

    John Edward Cerza

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation
    Review: "John was referred to me a while back when purchasing property. Hes been handling my family's real estate transactions ever since, and even a few traffic tickets now and then ;)"
    Rating:  7.8
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    Joel M. Bacher

    Joel M. Bacher

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Joel M. Bacher is a highly accomplished attorney with nearly 40 years of experience and a deep commitment to serving his clients and community. A resident of Wayne, NJ, he is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney a...
    Rating:  10
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    Frederick W. Klepp

    Frederick W. Klepp

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    Bio: I began my current practice in Cherry Hill in 1987, but I have more than 40 years’ legal experience. I have in my legal practice a significant experience which many other criminal defense lawyers do not. For 12 years I served as an Assistant U.S. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Ciro A Spina

    Ciro A Spina

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law
    Review: "I have had the opportunity to indirectly work with Mr. Ciro Spina several times for different cases in NJ. He has represented my friends in serious criminal matters and has helped draft legal documents for another friend. He has also represented m..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Theodore A Grezlak

    Theodore A Grezlak

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I came to Ted with with a case that had been dragging on for almost a year with my previous lawyer. Right out of the gate it felt like a breath of fresh air. All the details I’d been concerned and unclear about felt suddenly addressed with communi..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gina Mendola Longarzo

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    Gina Mendola Longarzo

    5.02 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Rating:  9.9
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    Christopher M. DeSocio

    Christopher M. DeSocio

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Chris is a great lawyer. I'm trying to turn my life around, but sometimes i slip up. Chris really went up to bat for me and got me incredible deal. He seemed well liked in court, and kept me informed the whole way through. From now on, I'm using C..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Charles W Wigginton

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    Charles W Wigginton

    5.04 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "Chuck is the man strictly for traffic tickets and violations. He will get the best results and cares."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Cristian Michael Towers

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    Cristian Michael Towers

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He was the best lawyer I've ever dealt with. He always kept me informed about what was going on. Also he was the case because he did exactly what he said he was going to do."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    Jeffrey Charles Zucker

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Review: "The BEST criminal Defense lawyer in NJ hands Down! This guy did what 4 prior top lawyers couldn't and saved my life! Thank you Mr.Zucker THE BEST IN CAMDEN COUNTY! ASK AROUND!"
    Rating:  9.5
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    Robert Christopher La Salle

    Robert Christopher La Salle

    4.821 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Free consultation; all NJ courts; 48 years experience; former & current Municipal Prosecutor; call for a fast, free telephone consultation
    Rating:  7.5
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    Adam K. Axel

    Adam K. Axel

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Axel who is excellent at what he does and someone who was always so responsive. He helped myself as well as my family through hard times. Each time I talked to him I remembered how impressed I am by his profe..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Aidan Patrick O'Connor

    Aidan Patrick O'Connor

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Government, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Michael Ross Shulman

    Michael Ross Shulman

    4.86 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I was born and raised in Union County New Jersey and after law school returned to practice in my home state. My practice is full service and handles civil and criminal matters including personal injury cases, representing individuals with criminal...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Nathan Kittner

    Nathan Kittner

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Nathan has helped me out alot so far, my case is still going on, but as of now I could not ask for a better lawyer"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael H Schreiber

    Michael H Schreiber

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "In my opinion Michael is always out for the best interst of his clients, He is very dedicated to each case and so much so that i dont know how he has any time for other clients. This became very apperant to me when i recieved all the paperwork and..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Dennis F Calo

    Dennis F Calo

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Dennis Calo is a widely respected criminal and civil trial attorney. He is a graduate of Columbia College and the New York University School of Law. Mr. Calo joined The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office in 1977 where he quickly advanced from gener...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Barry J Serebnick

    Barry J Serebnick

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Mr. Serebnick served as an Assistant Prosecutor with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office from 1993 to 2012. Barry started his career as a Law Clerk in the Appellate / Motion section and was eventually promoted to Director of the Family Divisio...
    Rating:  7.2
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