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    Chris M Di Lorenzo

    Chris M Di Lorenzo

    4.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Review: "Chris is a great lawyer and a great man he was my lawyer when i got sent to superior court in hackensack for charges of weapons for a unlawfu purpose and a misdemeanor possesion of weed. I was stopped in ridge field park by police and they asked t..."
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen Rogers Piper

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    Stephen Rogers Piper

    4.714 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation and more
    Aggressive, Experienced, Former County Prosecutor Fighting for You.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jerry H Steiner

    Jerry H Steiner

    5.030 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Knowledgeable, thorough, and gets the job done. And did I mention he knows the right people?!! Jerry Steiner is the go-to guy if you’re looking for the right result."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Benjamin G Kelsen

    Benjamin G Kelsen

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Asylum and more
    Bio: Are you in need of legal representation and counsel? The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC is a full-service firm serving the legal needs of a diverse clientele, ranging from individuals to large companies. Our practice areas are broad a...
    Rating:  10
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    John D Arseneault

    John D Arseneault

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Land Use & Zoning
    Review: "Jack (John) kept me safe from a potentially horrible fate with the IRS. He and his associates, figured a strategy which lessened the blow to me from which I will be forever grateful. The process took a long time and toll on me but his knowledge of..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Joseph J Compitello

    Joseph J Compitello

    4.824 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Joseph Compitello defended me against a restraining order that was considered rare because of the allegations made against me in it.He was absolutely professional and represented me without prejudice.He stayed in contact with me at all times durri..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    I Paul Koutouzakis

    I Paul Koutouzakis

    5.095 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I'm a second generation Greek American born and raised in NJ. I became an Eagle Scout in 1987 and still try to keep active in scouting through my 8 year old son. Schooling brought me down South where I started my legal career as a Prosecutor in At...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Michael V. Troso

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    Michael V. Troso

    5.036 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Our attorneys are responsive, knowledgeable, & focused on protecting you & your family. Call today!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael A Robbins

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    Michael A Robbins

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Terrell Ammeir Ratliff

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    Terrell Ammeir Ratliff

    4.941 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    I defend clients charged with serious state and federal offenses, challenging unlawful searches, coerced statements, and overreach by law enforcement while preparing every case with trial readiness and long-term consequences in mind.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Thomas Edward Moseley

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    Thomas Edward Moseley

    4.37 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Creative solutions for difficult cases. Call today.
    Rating:  10
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    Toni Ann Russo

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    Toni Ann Russo

    4.421 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Never underestimate the value of an experienced legal professional. With over 30 years of serving the Bergen County area and beyond, the Law Offices Of Toni Ann Russo, LLC are your resource for Family Law including Divorce, D.Y.F.S, Domestic Viole...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Nicholas Colacci

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    Michael Nicholas Colacci

    5.030 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Michael Colacci, an esteemed attorney focusing on Personal Injury and Criminal Defense, earned his degree from Rutgers Law School. Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Lisa M. Walsh, current Assignment Judge of Unio...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Rocco C. Cipparone

    Rocco C. Cipparone

    4.819 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Rocco C. Cipparone Jr. is a zealous andexperienced courtroom and appellate attorney. His well-rounded background as a former federal prosecutor, a criminal defense attorney, law school professor, and continuing legal education instructor for other...
    Rating:  10
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    John F. Renner

    John F. Renner

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I have served the South Jersey community as a lawyer in private practice since January of 1994 focusing on protecting the rights of injured workers and representing individuals accused of crimes in before both the Superior Court of New Jersey and ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Thomas Ambrosio

    Thomas Ambrosio

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate
    Bio: In 1989, Thomas Ambrosio a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, began his legal career as the law clerk to NJ Superior Court, Criminal Division Judge Piscatella. On the first day of his clerkship a man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for a minor ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jerry Elashmawy

    Jerry Elashmawy

    5.024 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Jerry Elashmawy is a life-time resident of Bergen County, New Jersey and maintains very strong ties throughout the community. Jerry is a highly skilled attorney with over 14 years of trial experience and is a strong advocate for his clients. Jerry...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Adam Levin

    Joseph Adam Levin

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Joseph A. Levin is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney and as a Municipal Court Attorney. For more than 20 years, Mr. Levin has successfully represented the criminally accused in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jason A Seidman

    Jason A Seidman

    4.727 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Jason A. Seidman spent five years as a prosecutor and attorney for the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s office, attaining a level of know-how that is invaluable to his criminal defense practice — and his clients — today. “I know how prosecutors think...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Paul Faugno

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    Paul Faugno

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Tested and proven trial attorney. Providing intelligent and aggressive representation. Call
    Rating:  9.5
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