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    New Jersey Has 2635 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27592 Reviews

    John Michael Breslin

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    John Michael Breslin

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    I have defended clients as minor as harassment criminal charges to a co-conspirator murder charge. I know the prosecutors in Morris and Sussex County and attempt to achieve the best result possible based upon the facts of each case, prior criminal...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.835 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Trusted. Experienced. Professional. Call today 732-831-7554!
    Rating:  6.9
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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey

    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 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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    Louis Anthony Casadia

    Louis Anthony Casadia

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you are charged with a Criminal Offense you need an Attorney that not only has trial experience but is familiar with the geographic area you are charged in. Louis A. Casadia has a combined seven years of experience practicing criminal law as ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Christian O Nwaopara

    Christian O Nwaopara

    5.0550 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: This attorney has a strong reputation for providing reliable, aggressive, and affordable representation. He has been positively reviewed by clients as having a strong and confident presence in the courtroom, experienced, knowledgeable, professiona...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Christina Stivaly

    Christina Stivaly

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Mediation and more
    Bio: Christina Stivaly is a seasoned attorney with over 15 years in the legal profession, specializing in areas including contract drafting, mediation, arbitration, criminal defense, and bar reinstatement proceedings. Her professional journey has been ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Robert M Biagiotti

    Robert M Biagiotti

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Robert M. Biagiotti has been practicing criminal law in Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County and the United States Federal Courts of New Jersey since 1974. He has longstanding relationships in the legal community, is dedicated to providing...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kelley W Lavery

    Kelley W Lavery

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a certified criminal trial attorney serving Somerset, Morris, Middlesex, Union, Essex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Passiac, Bergen, and North Central New Jersey clients. As a former Morris County...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    Vando Emanuel Cardoso

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Donald L Gardner

    Donald L Gardner

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Review: "Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer."
    Rating:  8.0
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    David Gelman

    David Gelman

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: David is a license attorney in the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. David's focus is getting the client the best result possible. David has been an assistant prosecutor for 5 years prior to him opening Gelman Law, LLC. At the Prosecutor's of...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Rajeh A Saadeh

    Rajeh A Saadeh

    4.781 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Visit to learn more about Rajeh A. Saadeh! Rajeh A. Saadeh, the founding attorney of The Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, L.L.C., devotes a substantial portion of his litigation practice to matrimonial and family law and handles all issues pertainin...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen Todd Raff

    Stephen Todd Raff

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Stephen T. Raff, Esq. performed his undergraduate studies at NYU where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. He was presented with the school’s Founders Day Award for attaining the highest bracket of scholastic preferment recognized by the University...
    Rating:  10
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    James J. Leonard

    James J. Leonard

    3.513 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: James J. Leonard Jr., Esq. represents litigants in federal, state, and municipal courts for matters relating to: All Indictable Offenses All Disorderly Persons Offenses DWI Traffic Violations Drug Offenses White Collar Crime Juvenile Court Expunge...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Russell Anthony DePersia

    Russell Anthony DePersia

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: In his first year as an undergrad, Russell DePersia attended Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, where he pursued his studies and the sport of basketball with equal passion. After his freshman year at Albright, Russ transferred to Rutgers U...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Christian Peter Fleming

    Christian Peter Fleming

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Chris Fleming is a partner with Jabin & Fleming, LLC, in East Brunswick, New Jersey. An experienced litigator, Chris specializes in plaintiff's personal injury cases and criminal defense. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Cri...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Gaurav D Dave

    Gaurav D Dave

    4.7111 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My law firm was estabished in 2013, and I'm proud to say that it's now one of the fastest growing firms in the state of New Jersey, having handled, in that span, nearly two thousand cases in the areas of DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Indictable Felon...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jeffrey Steven Arons

    Jeffrey Steven Arons

    4.826 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    John Menzel

    John Menzel

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: John Menzel, J.D., and his firm defend people charged with drunk driving and related offenses in New Jersey. John Menzel, J.D., has > appeared in more than 300 municipal courts in all of New Jersey's 21 counties. > tried more than a thousand drunk...
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Jon Weisberg

    Adam Jon Weisberg

    4.822 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Our firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and advocating for you. Whether you are facing a criminal charge or suffering from a personal injury, having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who takes the time to understand your situation c...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Scott C. Buerkle

    Scott C. Buerkle

    3.73 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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