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    David P Schroth

    David P Schroth

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: For over 20 years David Schroth has provided smart, aggressive representation to his clients. Schroth brings personal attention to the specific needs of each client. You are a person with a problem to be solved, not just a file. Schroth has extens...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robin T Wernik

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    Robin T Wernik

    4.921 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
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    Rating:  9.3
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    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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    Matthew Joseph Dorry

    Matthew Joseph Dorry

    5.027 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Former municipal prosecutor for over twenty municipalities. Criminal, DWI and DUI and motor vehicle violation defense. Effective and experienced. Free consultations. Call today.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael P Rubas

    Michael P Rubas

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Michael Peter Rubas is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of his clients. The firm is a litigation boutique, representing individuals in complex matt...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Francis J Masciocchi

    Francis J Masciocchi

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: "Advice is judged by results not by intentions." Cicero This is our firm's motto. I am a sole practitioner, and I am not affliliated with any other law firm.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Peter Neil Katz

    Peter Neil Katz

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I have litigated thousands of Federal and New York State criminal cases and personally tried over 50 federal and state cases as a Federal and Manhattan prosecutor. I concentrate my legal practice in Federal and New York State White Collar Criminal...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Steven Anthony Sciancalepore

    Steven Anthony Sciancalepore

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Steven Sciancalepore is a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. He represents clients charged with criminal offenses as well as litigants in civil lawsuits. Prior to opening his own practice Mr. Sciancalepore worked at an AM 100 law fi...
    Rating:  10
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    John C Whipple

    John C Whipple

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I retained Mr Whipple to represent me for a Federal white collar crime. He advised me with what I’ve learned to be the best possible solution to my indictment. Trust him , listen to him ! Not listening to him cost me everything ! He’s the guy you ..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Christopher George Porreca

    Christopher George Porreca

    4.995 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Christopher G. Porreca earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993 in Geology from Franklin & Marshall College, and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1998 from Widener University School of Law. While he went to law school, Mr. Porreca worked a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Edward J. Mullins

    Edward J. Mullins

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    Jeffrey Gordon Garrigan

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  9.0
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    Frederick P Sisto

    Frederick P Sisto

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Defense Attorney In Ocean/Monmouth County When you are facing the most serious legal charges, you need a serious criminal attorney who is well-rounded and has experience at both the trial and appellate levels. You also need an attorney who has one...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Stephen Francis McGuckin

    Stephen Francis McGuckin

    5.066 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: We are 100% Exclusively Dedicated to Defending People Like You Facing Criminal and DWI Offenses. For Solutions, Value, and Attention to Your Criminal Matter Call Anytime.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Jay D Bhatt

    Jay D Bhatt

    4.517 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  10
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    Stephen E. Slaven

    Stephen E. Slaven

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I have had the privilege to work with Steve on various civil matters. Steve has a multitude of qualities that make him a fantastic attorney and they are centered on trust and competence. Steve is honest, thorough, diligent, balanced, hard working,..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Richard Etienne Incremona

    Richard Etienne Incremona

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Incremona spent 26 years with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office in Freehold. During his career, he was a law clerk and an Assistant Prosecutor in the Appellate/Motions Section; an Assistant Prosecutor in the Juvenile/Family Division and ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Ed Weinstock

    Ed Weinstock

    4.25 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Ed Weinstock is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Mr. Weinstock has successfully represented the criminally accused in the New Jersey, New York, and federal courts, securing acquittals or dismissals for cli...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Laura Kathleen Gasiorowski

    Laura Kathleen Gasiorowski

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq., who has been practicing criminal defense law since 1994, joined the Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2005, and has concentrated her career on complex pre-trial, trial and appellate matters in a wide variety of state an...
    Rating:  8.7
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    James M Porfido

    James M Porfido

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: 29 years of experience in the criminal justice system to your case in defending you throughout northwest and central New Jersey. James M. Porfido is a former Section Chief of the Vehicular Homicide Unit and Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit in the M...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience, Scott believes he has the work ethic and legal knowledge to provide his clients with the absolute best defense. He is passionate about advocating for and helping others, and he strives to find the best solutions f...
    Rating:  10
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