• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 10 for criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey. Compare 2,646 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Brick Bricktown Camden Cherry Hill Clifton East Orange Edison Elizabeth Hamilton Township Jersey City New Brunswick Newark North Plainfield Paterson Plainfield Tinton Falls Toms River Trenton Union City Wall Township
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Bayonne Bloomfield Branchburg Bridgeton Clementon Dover East Brunswick Erial Freehold Guttenberg Hackensack Haddon Township Irvington Jackson Lakewood Laurel Springs Linden Lindenwold Morristown North Bergen North Branch Passaic Perth Amboy Pine Hill Piscataway Princeton Seabrook Sicklerville Somerset Somerville Union Vineland Wayne West New York West Orange Westwood
    New Jersey lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    New Jersey Has 2646 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27269 Reviews

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.340 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I watched as Ms. Edward delivered a powerful closing argument and was nothing but impressed with the caliber of attorney that she is. She was able to take all of the evidence in a criminal case that contained the most serious allegations the state..."
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Eric J. Sarraga

    Eric J. Sarraga

    5.018 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a zealous advocate who is committed to aggressively defending my clients.
    Rating:  8.8
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    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
    Save
    View Profile
    Charles Dawkins

    Charles Dawkins

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more
    Bio: Charles Dawkins Jr., a proud Ohio native, completed his undergraduate studies at Ohio University, graduating with honors. He believes that while honors can help distinguish candidates in competitive fields, the true measure of success lies in the ...
    Rating:  9.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Kenneth Albert Vercammen

    Kenneth Albert Vercammen

    4.645 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Bio: Ken Vercammen is the Author of the American Bar Association book Criminal Law Forms. Ken Vercammen is the Edison Lawyer of the Year 2017-2018. Kenneth Vercammen was the 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year by the Middlesex County Bar Associat...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Daniel J. Holzapfel

    Daniel J. Holzapfel

    5.028 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Offering results oriented criminal defense at all levels. Approaching each case with the level of care and compassion necessary to guide clients and their families through each stage of what may very well be one of the most difficult experiences o...
    Rating:  8.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Maribel Josefina Allen

    PRO

    Maribel Josefina Allen

    5.0116 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Criminal Defense attorney handling DWI, CDS Possession (Controlled Dangerous Substance Possession), Drug Distribution, Drug Manufacturing, Gun Possession, Weapons Possession, Temporary Restraining Order, Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Thef...
    Rating:  7.0
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Maribel Josefina Allen's Website
    Clifford E Lazzaro

    PRO

    Clifford E Lazzaro

    5.016 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Providing Tenacious Advocacy & Individualized Support for Nearly Three Decades! Call 908-521-4618!
    Rating:  7.8
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Clifford E Lazzaro's Website
    Andrew M. Salmon

    Andrew M. Salmon

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Andrew M. Salmon is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney (NJ) who specializes in personal injury and criminal defense matters in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Andrew is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, guitar, te...
    Rating:  8.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Joshua H. Reinitz

    Joshua H. Reinitz

    4.930 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Offering Free Consultations. DWI and Criminal Defense Trial Attorney who provides a compassionate and vigorous defense to achieve the desired results for his client. Voted by his peers as the 2019 New Jersey State Bar Association's Municipal Court...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael J. Mitzner

    Michael J. Mitzner

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Review: "Mike Mitzner is very down to earth, despite his Harvard Law degree. He knows all the plays and all the players. He's dynamite in the courtroom. He made the nearly impossible happen, and kept my record clean. He saved my marriage and my family for ..."
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Robert E DePersia II

    PRO

    Robert E DePersia II

    4.66 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    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
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Robert E DePersia II's Website
    Thomas Edward Moseley

    PRO

    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Thomas Edward Moseley's Website
    Patrick J Jennings

    PRO

    Patrick J Jennings

    Not yet reviewedReview Patrick
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Patrick J Jennings's Website
    James Robert Pastor

    PRO

    James Robert Pastor

    5.04 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I received my J.D. from Rutgers School of Law at Newark and my B.A. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers College. I am admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. I am a member of the American Bar A...
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    James Robert Pastor's Website
    Frank T. Luciano

    Frank T. Luciano

    5.011 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: I am committed to the singular purpose of preserving the integrity and vitality of the American Jury System. This commitment to this sacred institution is not just some idle chatter or an ambitious marketing scheme. I have been working in courthou...
    Rating:  8.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Joseph S. Scura

    Joseph S. Scura

    5.014 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: Joe Scura is a criminal trial attorney with offices in Morristown and Orange, New Jersey. He has been selected as a "Rising Star" in the area of New Jersey criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazaine in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Joe currently represent...
    Rating:  9.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Christopher T Campbell

    Christopher T Campbell

    4.817 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure
    Bio: We recover assets for people and entities which are unaware that they exist. This includes money left over from a foreclosure sale, insurance policy payouts, pension payments, etc. We essentially provide windfalls.
    Rating:  9.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Theodore Sliwinski

    PRO

    Theodore Sliwinski

    4.8158 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. has more than 30 years of legal experience. He has battled through hundreds of divorces and family related matters. He has been an active member of the Middlesex County Family Inn of Court. He has achieved the status of a Maste...
    Rating:  8.6
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Theodore Sliwinski's Website
    Michael A Smolensky

    Michael A Smolensky

    5.044 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer—Trials, Cross-Examination, Pretrial Motions, Pleas, & Sentencing.Practice also includes Juvenile Justice, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Defense, and Municipal / Traffic Court Defense.Results may vary depending ...
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset