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    David Wesley Cornish

    David Wesley Cornish

    4.710 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 2011, when I graduated from Temple University Law School, and was a policy analyst for the police department. I primarily focus on criminal defense, real estate, and civil rights law. I have successfully defended c...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew M. Stengel

    Andrew M. Stengel

    4.926 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Andrew M. Stengel provides aggressive representation for misdemeanors and felonies in New York City, Westchester, Nassau and the surrounding counties.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Francis Niznik

    Michael Francis Niznik

    4.816 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Michael F. Niznik handles criminal defense and consumer protection matters dealing with auto dealer fraud. We pride ourselves on being available for our clients 24/7. Every one of our clients has the ability to contact us when th...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Nicosia

    Nicholas Nicosia

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Real Estate
    Review: "Attorney Nicosia and his paralegal, Mike Mattia, helped me close within two weeks during the holiday season! He promised to close as soon as possible and he delivered. This was my second interaction with Mr. Nicosia, as he was the seller's attorne..."
    Rating:  3.7
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    Melvin M. Wright

    Melvin M. Wright

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights
    Rating:  3.6
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    Walter Joseph Dirkin

    Walter Joseph Dirkin

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Seth J. Zuckerman

    Seth J. Zuckerman

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Bio: Seth J. Zuckerman knew criminal law was his passion from the day he set foot in law school. Following a law school internship at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office, he was hired there as a prosecutor and became the first in his class to be pr...
    Rating:  10
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    Garrett Michael Fruchtman

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    Garrett Michael Fruchtman

    5.023 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    If you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you hire can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Gloria Keum

    Gloria Keum

    4.99 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: We provide criminal defense and immigration defense in New York and New Jersey. The police and other law enforcement entities have a ton of resources on their side so you need someone in your corner fighting just as hard. When someone accuses you ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Benjamin J Lieberman

    Benjamin J Lieberman

    5.027 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am admitted to the federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey. I have spent many years as a prosecutor in both New York and New Jersey where I tried a wide range of cases including violent street crimes, hate crimes, weapons offenses an...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Justin Charles Capek

    Justin Charles Capek

    5.054 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Justin is a fearless, enthusiastic young attorney who provides zealous, aggressive advocacy for each and every one of his clients. Soon after passing the bar exam in October 2017, Justin successfully litigated a motion to suppress evidence in a mu...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Gregory Calliste

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    Gregory Calliste

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Gregory Calliste, Jr. is a Partner and employment discrimination attorney at Phillips & Associates. He possesses 17 years of experience handling criminal law and civil law matters, including employment law cases, at the federal, state and administ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Basil David Beck

    Basil David Beck

    4.959 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: At the Law Offices of Basil D. Beck, III, I am a sole practitioner attorney located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. I serve my clients with the individualized care they need and deserve. From the beginning to the end of each case, I focus on listenin...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Jay Diamondstein

    Michael Jay Diamondstein

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Everything he told me it happened. All I did was shut up and took his advice and now I'm a free man."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Derek Alan Steenson

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    Derek Alan Steenson

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    I know your rights. I know what the police can and can’t do, and I know what you should do.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Richard C Rieders

    Richard C Rieders

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  6.2
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    Charles Andrew Miller

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    Charles Andrew Miller

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "i was charged with a misdemeanor that couldve been a felony if it wasnt in the city according the DA a while back, and i hired mr miller to represent me. he did a very good job. he explained to me the scenarios. he negotiated with the DA and was a..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Thomas Aloysius Tormey

    Thomas Aloysius Tormey

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Tom Tormey is a lawyer who is admitted in New York and New Jersey. Born and raised in New York City, Tom Tormey has been trying cases in the New York and Federal Courts for over thirty years. After graduating from St. John’s University Law School,...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Gregory Esposito

    Gregory Esposito

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: From appearing in “Law & Order” to landing a real-life role as Assistant District Attorney, NYC criminal and civil litigation attorney Gregory Esposito’s life story is deeply rooted in the law. And while a good portion of his professional career h...
    Rating:  10
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    Gregg D Trautmann

    Gregg D Trautmann

    4.25 reviews Attention
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Aviation
    Review: "Resolved all of my issues. They attorney one can rely up on."
    Rating:  3.9
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