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    Corey P Morano

    Corey P Morano

    4.943 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: COREY P. MORANO, Esq. born Yonkers, New York and raised in Paramus, New Jersey. Received J.D. from Seton Hall Law School, 2006; Graduated Paramus High School, 1993. B.A. from Lehigh University (Psychology, 1997); M.A. from University of Hartford (...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Allan Marain

    Allan Marain

    5.036 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: While working as a systems analyst by day, I attended Seton Hall Law School at night. As a law student, I selected every criminal law elective offered, graduating cum laude in 1976. I took and passed the New Jersey Bar that same year. In 1977, I l...
    Rating:  10
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    Hillary L Brower

    Hillary L Brower

    5.017 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Hi, my name is Hillary Brower, and I am a sole practitioner attorney specializing in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law in New Jersey. My law firm is located in Middlesex County NJ, but my practice extends to all counties in the state of...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    Scott Michael Wilhelm

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience, Scott believes he has the work ethic and legal knowledge to provide his clients with the absolute best defense. He is passionate about advocating for and helping others, and he strives to find the best solutions f...
    Rating:  10
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    John W Tumelty

    John W Tumelty

    4.825 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Tumelty is a former state and county prosecutor who investigated and prosecuted major felony crimes, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Alan L. Zegas

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    Alan L. Zegas

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Former President, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Former Chair, Criminal Law Section NJ Bar
    Rating:  10
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    Edward W. Cillick

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    Edward W. Cillick

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A fervent Rutgers football fan, Edward Cillick is an accomplished attorney with an extensive legal background. He graduated from Rutgers College and Seton Hall School of Law, and now contributes his time to Cillick and Smith, concentrating on crim...
    Rating:  7.3
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    William J Quirk

    William J Quirk

    4.77 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law for sixteen years in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Municipal Court/DWI Law. I have been practicing immigration law since 2005, and focus on removal defense and family immigration cases. I have spent the...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven W. Hernandez

    Steven W. Hernandez

    4.832 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 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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    Pamela Lynn Brause

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    Pamela Lynn Brause

    5.06 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "Everybody in this law firm is so incredibly amazing! Very thorough and really know what they are doing! Aside from Pam being extremely knowledgeable- everyone in the office seems to always be up to date on everything! They are so pleasant to speak..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jay D Bhatt

    Jay D Bhatt

    4.517 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder of Bhatt Law Group and a lawyer experienced in criminal, traffic, family, and personal injury law. As a New Jersey attorney, I have represented thousands of clients during my career and strive to provide the best ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Steven J Petersen

    Steven J Petersen

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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:  9.9
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    Thomas Ambrosio

    Thomas Ambrosio

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate
    Bio: In 1989, Thomas Ambrosio a graduate of Seton Hall Law School, began his legal career as the law clerk to NJ Superior Court, Criminal Division Judge Piscatella. On the first day of his clerkship a man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for a minor ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    John P Robertson

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    John P Robertson

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: John P. Robertson’s practice is organized around procedural rigor and strategic litigation protocols. Since beginning as an Assistant Prosecutor in 1986 and entering private practice in 1989, he has focused on defending individuals and entities in...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Matthew J. Rosen

    Matthew J. Rosen

    4.968 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Partner at Hammerman Rosen LLP, Matthew Rosen is an experienced litigator focusing his practice on Family and Matrimonial Law, Domestic Violence, and Criminal Defense. He has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars for practice in Family Law ever...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle D Welsh

    Michelle D Welsh

    5.054 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Michelle got me a much better result than I should have gotten through her superior legal knowledge and ingenuity. Her customer service helped me to understand the complex laws and legal language. I would highly recommend Michelle Welsh to anyone."
    Rating:  7.6
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    David S. Bahuriak

    David S. Bahuriak

    5.029 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI
    Bio: David S. Bahuriak has practiced criminal law since his graduation from law school in 1996. He has used his experience in hundreds of trials ranging from murder to white collar crime. Because of his intricate understanding of the criminal justice p...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Savyon Grant

    Savyon Grant

    3.911 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Savyon Grant, Esq. Associates An outstanding former public defender, accomplished criminal defense attorney in a number of high-profile cases and real estate lawyer serving the tri-state area: those are the three quality legal representatives in o...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Steven D Altman

    Steven D Altman

    3.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI and DWI and more
    Review: "I just started working with Mr.Altman, so for sure I may be jumping the gun here but a couple of things are absolute: Mr Altman is a man of integrity, honesty, and high capability. He’s compassionate and accessible. And I believe that at every..."
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    Derek Anthony DeCosmo

    Derek Anthony DeCosmo

    5.015 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Derek A. DeCosmo has worked in both the private and public sectors on behalf of New Jersey's immigrants. Derek has represented clients before the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service, te Administrative Appeals Office, the Federal United...
    Rating:  10
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