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    Brian Todd Goldenfarb

    Brian Todd Goldenfarb

    4.715 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Brian Goldenfarb received his undergraduate degree from Temple University and his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. Brian is a member of the New Jersey Bar, Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jerse...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Alan M Liebowitz

    Alan M Liebowitz

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Since 1989, Alan M. Liebowitz, Esq., has vigorously defended clients facing criminal charges, and zealously represented clients who have been injured on the job and are seeking workers' compensation or who have suffered personal injury due to an a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Christopher Lee Benevento

    Christopher Lee Benevento

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an attorney that is dedicated to fighting on behalf of my clients. I seek justice for those that have been wronged and for those that have made mistakes. The legal system is a complicated minefield and it is essential that every defendant in ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Joseph F. Morgano

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    Joseph F. Morgano

    5.09 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Handling your speeding and traffic and DUI case with experience and professionalism.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michel A. Paulhus

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    Michel A. Paulhus

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mike Paulhus is a certified criminal trial attorney who served with distinction for 25 years as an Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor. Mike finished his career as an Executive Assistant Prosecutor, ranking third in command, after serving as a trial...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Suzanne Axel

    Suzanne Axel

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: AXEL LAW LLC is a criminal defense law firm founded by Suzanne Axel, Esq. Suzanne is a dedicated and experienced advocate who represents individuals facing serious charges in State, Federal, and Municipal courts throughout New Jersey. AXEL LAW is ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Mark S Guralnick

    Mark S Guralnick

    4.679 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Experienced Attorney handling complex family law cases, legal malpractice cases, as well as personal injury and criminal cases. Author of eight books. Eight college degrees. Licensed to practice law in nine U.S. states and four foreign countries. ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Frederick Richard Dunne

    Frederick Richard Dunne

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation
    Bio: Chip is admitted to practice law in the states of New Jersey and California as well as the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. His education background is Wayne Valley High School, Quinnipiac University, and Thomas Jeffers...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Scott D. Bullock

    Scott D. Bullock

    4.941 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Settlement, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Many clients who call me for consultations are understandably confused by the caption on the Complaint, (especially the plaintiff's name) since the name of the original creditor (i.e, Chase Visa, Macy's, etc) rarely appears in the Complaint. Inste...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Margeau J. Ney

    Margeau J. Ney

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement
    Bio: Margeau J. Ney is a 2003 graduate of Fordham University, where she earned a B.A. in English, and a 2006 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School Of Law. In 2007, she clerked for the Honorable William J. Cook of the Camden County Superior C...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gregory M. McCauley

    Gregory M. McCauley

    4.47 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax
    Bio: Mr. McCauley's practice is dedicated Civil and Criminal Tax Controversey and Litigation. This includes to representing Taxpayers before the IRS with respect to outstanding tax liabilities, audits, Tax Court Litigation and in criminal matters. He h...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jared B Weiss

    Jared B Weiss

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Review: "Jared Weiss has been my attorney for ten years now - helping me navigate starting my own business, and offering important legal guidance along the way as the company continues to grow and evolve, and also guiding my wife and I through several succ..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.834 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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    Stanley J Troy

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    Stanley J Troy

    5.020 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    If you're charged with a DUI, motor vehicle offense or Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons Complaint, call for a FREE consultation.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Yan Rudikh

    Yan Rudikh

    4.312 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Bio: an Rudikh, Esq. originally emigrated from the Ukraine. He is fluent in the Russian language. Bankruptcy Law (Ch.7 and Ch. 13) Criminal Law Family Law Immigration Law DUI/DWI and Traffic Violations Civil Litigation Education: J.D. from Seton Hall L...
    Rating:  9.1
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    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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    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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    David Michael Simon

    David Michael Simon

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I called David for advice on a very delicate legal matter. He answered the phone on the first call. Listened to what I had to say. Gave me his interpretation of what is going on. Very straight forward guy that clearly has the legal expertise and e..."
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    John P. Tierney

    John P. Tierney

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    Bio: About the Firm This firm is based upon a deeply held conviction----Endeavor in Excellence. The essence of this firm is the ongoing pursuit and expectation of excellence. Day by day and case by case, this conviction sets the standard for firm condu...
    Rating:  9.2
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