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    New Jersey Has 2648 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27407 Reviews

    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

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    Joseph Makhandal Champagne,

    4.832 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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    Christina Stivaly

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Donald L Gardner

    Donald L Gardner

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more
    Review: "Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer."
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Samuel Michael Braverman

    Samuel Michael Braverman

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Sam Braverman has been defending people and companies under attack from the Government for more than 30 years. The best defense combines intelligence, experience, creativity, knowlege of the law and of the courts, and a willingness to negotiate or...
    Rating:  10
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    William Les Hartman

    William Les Hartman

    5.076 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "We had a great experience working with Les and his team. They had taken all of the burden off us and went to work! The outcome was better than we could have hoped. I highly recommend. Thanks to the team!"
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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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    John Menzel

    John Menzel

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: John Menzel, J.D., and his firm defend people charged with drunk driving and related offenses in New Jersey. John Menzel, J.D., has > appeared in more than 300 municipal courts in all of New Jersey's 21 counties. > tried more than a thousand drunk...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark T Apostolou

    Mark T Apostolou

    4.98 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I grew up in Monmouth County hearing stories about the law from my father who is a retired Municipal Court Judge. Growing up I was always around attorneys, and even remember on weekends as a kid sitting on the beach next to my dad listening to him...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Christopher P Perry

    Christopher P Perry

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris did a great job with my case. I had no prior record and he was able to help me through the PTI Process. The most impressive thing he was able to do was to reduce the amount of probation time that was originally offer, in addition to communit..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jeffrey B Steinfeld

    Jeffrey B Steinfeld

    3.45 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "I am not fan of leaving reviews, but it's just fair to do the right things here got me home from a possession of a handgun & robbery."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kevin William Roe

    Kevin William Roe

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, State, Local And Municipal Law, Appeals and more
    Bio: Kevin William Roe, Esq. Associate, Law Office of Kevin G. Roe 425 Summit Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone - Fax - Kevin W. Roe is an attorney at law admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York. His prac...
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Amber Lee Forrester

    Amber Lee Forrester

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: When your liberty and livelihood are on the line, experience matters. My philosophy is that any person—regardless of age, upbringing, education, occupation, or life experience—is capable of making a mistake. Perhaps you’re visiting this page becau...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Michael Delate Schaller

    Michael Delate Schaller

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Michael D. Schaller was admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey in 1998. Michael dedicates his practice to criminal defense matters in both municipal and county courts. Previous to joining KKJ&M, Michael was a member of the New Jersey Stat...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Romi S Saleh

    Romi S Saleh

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Greatest lawyer I know . Extremely professional and he actually cares about his clients. I only feel comfortable going to him."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Robert Emmet Dunn

    Robert Emmet Dunn

    4.25 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family
    Review: "Mr. Dunn answered our many questions about how underage drinking could adversely affect our teens. He also addressed the legal consequences for parents who allow or encourage their children and other children to drink in their house or on their pr..."
    Rating:  8.3
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