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    Steven W. Hernandez

    Steven W. Hernandez

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Steven Hernandez is a New Jersey DWI lawyer who specializes in DWI defense and uses his knowledge of forensic science and case law to protect the rights of his clients. He is one of the few attorneys who regularly takes DWI case to trial. He repre...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Morello

    Robert Morello

    5.039 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education
    Bio: Rob is a Partner in the firm’s General Liability group. Rob first joined Hoagland Longo in 2005 as a college student and has served in the firm in several capacities. As an attorney, he has tried numerous cases to verdict both in defense of variou...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Academics: 1999 graduate of Rutgers University, 2002 graduate of Rutgers University School of Law Professional Experience: After graduation, Steve worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Cumberland County. During this time Mr. Petersen was assigned t...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Robert R Simons

    Robert R Simons

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing primarily criminal law since 1991. I have been certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This designation is only achieved by the top 5% of attorneys. I have also been ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    Evan Alexander Ostrer

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Call Evan for a confidential and free consultation! A former Brooklyn Prosecutor, Evan handles criminal defense including crimes of violence/sex offenses, theft/fraud, drug, vehicular crimes and white collar offenses in New York and New Jersey loc...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Roy W Breslow

    Roy W Breslow

    4.712 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: With over 40 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey, former Assistant Prosecutor and Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Breslow has accumulated an arsenal of legal resources, which he employs everyday to serve his clients. Mr. Breslow has achi...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Carlos E Jimenez

    Carlos E Jimenez

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Eighteen years of criminal law experience. Former Prosecutor in Essex and Middlesex County. I will protect and defend your rights in Municipal and Superior Court. I will fight for you! Reasonable Rate. Free Consultation. We speak Spanish.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    Jacqueline M. O'Donnell

    5.024 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Jacqueline M. O'Donnell graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Scranton in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She thereafter attended Seton Hall Law School full time, while also working at law firms and the Newar...
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Mitchell Jonathon Ansell

    Mitchell Jonathon Ansell

    3.33 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I cannot say enough positive things regarding Mr. Ansell. After facing a serious drug charge and a possible license suspension for a DUI (D) I knew I had to hire a lawyer with an excellent reputation and was in good standing with both local law en..."
    Rating:  10
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    Douglas C. Anton

    Douglas C. Anton

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, General Practice
    Review: "Douglas Anton has many years of experience and has a proven track record of satisfying his clients. He is professional and knows his business well. While his office is busy with high-profile clients, he still makes time for the smallest of cases"
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael Alvarez

    Michael Alvarez

    4.36 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Michael Alvarez received his B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1993. Mr. Alvarez went on to receive his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City in 1996, where he was a Member of the Moot Court Honor Soci...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Ronen Asher Cohen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Expungement and more
    Bio: Ronen Cohen, Esq. earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in 2004 and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007. He has extensive experience navigating the court systems of New York and New Jersey and addres...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Jonathan Joseph Bruno

    Jonathan Joseph Bruno

    5.019 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've used this firm 4 times...all dwi cases. All 4 were dismissed or downgraded ..He is worth every penny he charges .I will never use another lawyer along as they are still around.i give 10 STARS. I referred him to all my friends and every single..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Montell Figgins

    Montell Figgins

    4.630 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Montell Figgins is a renowned Civil and Criminal trial lawyer who has obtained unparalleled success in the court room. Mr. Figgins' trial skills are in great demand from individuals, corporations, non profits and government agencies. Hiring an a a...
    Rating:  8.9
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    John V. Salierno

    John V. Salierno

    4.836 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: John studied political science at Saint Peter's University, and obtained a Juris Doctorate at Seton Hall University School of Law. He then served as a judicial law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County. In 2020, John earned the ...
    Rating:  7.3
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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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    Ernest G Ianetti

    Ernest G Ianetti

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family
    Bio: Ernest G. Ianetti, Esq. has been practicing law for over 30 years, since 1986. Ernest is a graduate of Rutgers University Law School, Newark, and a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford. Ernest is admitted to pract...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Hanan M Isaacs

    Hanan M Isaacs

    4.865 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Family and more
    Review: "Hanan and his team are absolutely incredible. Not only was Hanan personable and empathetic, there was constant communication for transparency and awareness. Never once in the process did I feel left in the dark - anything I didn’t know was explain..."
    Rating:  10
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    Husain A Gatlin

    Husain A Gatlin

    3.37 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Review: "I want to say that the positive reviews are well deserved. Mr. Gatlin and his office staff were a pleasure to work with. They were very detailed and professional in every aspect of my case. They made sure all of my questions were answered and that..."
    Rating:  9.6
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