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    Michael Thomas Nolan

    Michael Thomas Nolan

    4.730 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential
    Bio: The Law Offices of Michael T. Nolan, Jr., LLC, is experienced in all areas of criminal defense -- from serious indictable offenses (homicide, aggravated assault, crimes against property, drug distribution charges, etc.) handled in Superior Court, ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Christopher James Vaccaro

    Christopher James Vaccaro

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I joined Kearns Rotolo Law in 2022. I practice primarily in criminal defense at the Superior Court level, DUI/DWI cases, as well as domestic violence, juvenile matters, municipal court, and motor vehicle violations. Before joining Kearns Rotolo, I...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Rubin M Sinins

    Rubin M Sinins

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: As both a certified criminal trial attorney and certified civil trial attorney, a distinction held by fewer than 40 attorneys, Rubin Sinins represents individual and corporate clients in a host of legal contexts. His litigation experience is wide-...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph A Fortunato

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    Joseph A Fortunato

    4.413 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family and more
    Fighting for justice for over 30 years.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joseph C Grassi

    Joseph C Grassi

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Mr. Grassi is the best attorney. I wouldn't think of hiring anyone else. He is sympathetic, always does what he says he is going to do, kept me informed and knew what he was doing. He just made me feel very comfortable and got me a $500,000 out-of..."
    Rating:  10
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    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    Bertram C. Okpokwasili III

    5.013 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business
    Review: "I was referred to Bertram by my real estate attorney, as I was in a contractual dispute with a seller of a home. From the initial conversation through to settlement, Bertram counseled me and made me feel reassured and confident and heard. I’m an a..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Edward George Appel

    Edward George Appel

    4.569 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: I have over 32 years of trial experience and I am prepared to assist you. I have personally represented over 15,000 clients and I promise I will not assign your case to another attorney. My background alllows me to see the significant underpinning...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jeffrey Anthony Skiendziul

    Jeffrey Anthony Skiendziul

    4.9144 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: My practice focuses on representing individuals who have been accused of committing criminal offenses in New Jersey, ranging from Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses/Misdemeanors through Indictable Offenses/Felonies. In addition to criminal cases, I...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Howard Woodley Bailey

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    Howard Woodley Bailey

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement
    NJ Criminal Trial Attorney. Experienced Criminal Defense to Protect Your Rights.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Santos A Perez

    Santos A Perez

    5.06 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    Bio: Attorney Santos A. Perez has been consistently ranked a top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney by the prestigious National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and a Top 1% Attorney by the NADC association. Attorney Pe...
    Rating:  10
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    Eric J Marcy

    Eric J Marcy

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Appeals
    Bio: Eric Marcy is Of Counsel with the Somerville and Morristown based Law Firm of Lyons & Associates, P.C. He has a wide variety of experience in criminal, civil, and administrative litigation. He has been a licensed New Jersey attorney since December...
    Rating:  10
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    Lauren E Scardella

    Lauren E Scardella

    4.414 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a graduate of the School of Public Affairs at American University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Justice in 2003. I got my Juris Doctor from Rutgers-Newark School of Law in Newark, NJ in 2008. Following law school, I was a judicial l...
    Rating:  10
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    Milagros De La C Camacho

    Milagros De La C Camacho

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Milagros Camacho is the managing partner of Camacho Gardner & Associates, L.L.P., a general practice law firm with offices in North Bergen, New Jersey. She specializes in criminal defense and matrimonial matters. A former state and federal prosecu...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew C Simon

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    Matthew C Simon

    5.021 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, State, Local And Municipal Law and more
    Criminal cases endanger your reputation and your life. I will work hard to get you the best result.
    Rating:  10
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    Alan D Bowman

    Alan D Bowman

    4.84 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mr. Bowman, represent my wife and he was wonderful will prepared at all the time, and get her what he promised"
    Rating:  10
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    Brian J Neary

    Brian J Neary

    4.513 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Regarded as one of the "go to" criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, Brian J. Neary devotes his entire practice to the defense of those accused of crimes and serious motor vehicle offenses. Widely known in courthouses and in the press as "the la...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert E DePersia II

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    Robert E DePersia II

    4.66 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Robert E. DePersia, II is devoted to defending clients charged with traffic, DWI or criminal violations.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Thaddeus P Mikulski

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    Thaddeus P Mikulski

    5.034 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Thaddeus "Ted" Mikulski is a passionate and committed advocate for persons who have been harmed or wronged by the acts of others. He represents individuals on claims involving employee rights, legal malpractice, consumer rights, serious personal i...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Emeka Nkwuo

    Emeka Nkwuo

    5.055 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Nkwuo is a trial attorney who specializes in criminal, juvenile, DWI, Municipal Court and personal injury. Mr. Nkwuo has defended clients on a myriad of charges including, but not limited to, murder, robbery, burglary, drug distribution, gun p...
    Rating:  10
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    James A. Abate

    James A. Abate

    4.852 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: James A. Abate is a partner with Aiello Harris Abate Law Group. Mr. Abate practice is focused in Criminal Law, DWI Defense, Domestic Violence and Appelate practice. Mr. Abate is certified as an instructor in the adminstration of Standardized Field...
    Rating:  10
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