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    Kevin Michael Clark

    Kevin Michael Clark

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Computer Fraud, Identity Theft and more
    Bio: Mr. Clark joined the firm after having spent 27 years with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, where he rose to the position of Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor - a member of Prosecutor’s Executive Staff with office-wide supervisory responsi...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Peter D Manahan

    Peter D Manahan

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense, Commercial Real Estate and more
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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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    Henry E. Klingeman

    Henry E. Klingeman

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Christopher Patrick St John

    Christopher Patrick St John

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.4
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    Vanessa Leigh Henderson

    Vanessa Leigh Henderson

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Vanessa provided a free consultation. I hired her to represent me for a DUI charge, with other citations. Her services were excellent. Always available to contact with questions, or to exchange information. I was well represented, and satisfied wi..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jose Raul Torres

    Jose Raul Torres

    3.99 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Review: "Mr. Atty. Torres was on point to all my questions and reviewed my case before the court date. Gave me helpful information and I would go back again if I had to. Thanks Mr. Torres"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Peter G. Aziz

    Peter G. Aziz

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Franchising, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Peter and his staff aided me in a very stressful personal matter that resulted in a dismissal. I am grateful for his guidance and perseverance in resolving my matter. For someone who has never dealt with the legal system before, Peter and his staf..."
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    Alison L Aaron

    Alison L Aaron

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Immigration, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I can't recommend Ms. Aaron enough. Frankly, to have an attorney that abides by a sense of fairness, justice, and ethics is refreshing to say the least. I had a minor infraction in Stafford- and in my typical fashion made a mountain out a mo..."
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    Brian A Heyesey

    Brian A Heyesey

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Brian A. Heyesey is a Partner with Szaferman Lakind’s Personal Injury Group. Brian has successfully tried numerous cases to a jury verdict and his comfort level in the courtroom was recently recognized by the National Trial Lawyers which selected ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jeffrey Michael Russo

    Jeffrey Michael Russo

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death and more
    Review: "Everyone in the office are nice and professional. Attorney Jeff Russo and his secretary were awesome! They worked hard to ensure a positive outcome for us."
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    Robert Fonticoba

    Robert Fonticoba

    4.25 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Mr. Fonticoba not only handled my case professionally, but also kept me up to date and made sure all my questions were answered throughout the process."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Beth White

    Beth White

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Guardianship and more
    Bio: Beth White is a licensed attorney admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, Federal District Court of New Jersey and before the Supreme Court of the United States. She joined the firm in 2018 as an associate. Ms. White is a graduate of Rowa...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Douglas James Bligh

    Douglas James Bligh

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence
    Rating:  7.2
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    John E Sheehy

    John E Sheehy

    4.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Review: "John Sheehy did an excellent job representing me both times with my family court matters. I highly recommend him!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Patricia Bowen Quelch

    Patricia Bowen Quelch

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: Ms. Quelch was an Assistant Prosecutor for a total of 26 years, all with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. For the majority of her career with the Prosecutor’s Office, Ms. Quelch was assigned to the Appellate / Motion Unit, supervising that...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Tanya L Simon

    Tanya L Simon

    4.822 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Residential, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: I strive to provide my clients with highly skilled and effective legal representation. I am committed to handling each and every client's interests with dedication and competence. I take the time to listen to the client's situation and determine t...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Matthew Thomas Priore

    Matthew Thomas Priore

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I got involved with the wrong crowd a few years back. I ended up in jail on multiple charges, my wife filed for divorce, etc. A friend recommended I see Mr. Priore. I am so glad I did. He listened, gave me straight advice and fought hard for me. I..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Scott A Telson

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    2.43 reviews
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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Denise Maddaloni Keyser

    Denise Maddaloni Keyser

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Employee Benefits, Contracts and Agreements, Health Care and more
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    David Michael Dunne

    David Michael Dunne

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I'm happy to answer your questions and explain your legal options in a free consultation. Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working on corporate transactions, negotiations, digital publishing and software licensing deals. Skilled...
    Rating:  6.3
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