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    New Jersey Has 2634 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 27517 Reviews

    James Michael Foerst

    James Michael Foerst

    4.220 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Outside of the office, Mr. Foerst is involved in local government currently serving as Westfield Town Councilman for the 4th Ward. Having been elected in 2003 and again in 2007, Jim is the Chairman of the Code Review and Town Property Committee an...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Sharon Bittner Kean

    Sharon Bittner Kean

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Review: "I have had first hand experience knowing Sharon who represented me in my family case. I can write all great words for her like excellent, talented, empathetic, deep understanding of situation, aggressive when needed, result oriented, etc etc but a..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Joshua Benjamin

    Joshua Benjamin

    5.08 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Joshua Benjamin took time out of his extraordinary busy day to speak with me. and clarify some very important points in regards to immigration law. He knows the rule of law and respects it."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Matthew Whalen Reisig

    Matthew Whalen Reisig

    3.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a New Jersey DWI, DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20+ years experience in getting results for my clients.
    Rating:  8.8
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    John Steven Brady

    John Steven Brady

    4.712 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Great Attorney and a effective representative .can't thank him enough !!"
    Rating:  7.9
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    Christopher S Dunn

    Christopher S Dunn

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I founded Dunn Law, LLC as a firm which is committed to serving its clients through a comprehensive legal strategy. Cases have many twists and turns and what seems like a good resolution in one aspect can have dramatic unintended consequences in a...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jay V Surgent

    Jay V Surgent

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "Jay Surgent represented me recently with regard to a federal court criminal case. He was able to negotiate a plea deal on my behalf that no one would be able to do. I was facing years in prison and I was able to walk away from this night mare. Mr...."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Raphael Mark Rosenblatt

    Raphael Mark Rosenblatt

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial
    Bio: Raphael Rosenblatt is a seasoned trial lawyer with experience handling complex trials and FINRA arbitrations around the country. Raphael has successfully represented individual and corporate clients in criminal and regulatory matters and in all st...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Joel F Shapiro

    Joel F Shapiro

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Joel Shapiro, an attorney with over 25 years legal experience, has vast criminal defense skills and knowledge to help you. Joel has defended clients in superior and municipal court in all New Jersey counties. A former public defender and public sa...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Lance D. Brown

    Lance D. Brown

    5.09 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "I had a very difficult case and I contacted several local lawyers and they all passes on my case. I then found Lance who was informative and was up for the challenge. Not only did he make me feel like my case mattered he won!!!! I am extremely hap..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    David W Polsky

    David W Polsky

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: David W. Polsky is a life-long resident of New Jersey, Admitted to practice law in 1991, he is 20+ year veteran attorney who is well known and respected by the Judges and Prosecutors in the Courts where he appears. He provides quality, affordable ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Adam K. Axel

    Adam K. Axel

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Review: "I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Axel who is excellent at what he does and someone who was always so responsive. He helped myself as well as my family through hard times. Each time I talked to him I remembered how impressed I am by his profe..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Mitchell A Liebowitz

    Mitchell A Liebowitz

    5.02 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Mitchell Leibowitz is more than just an attorney. He is a caring, kind and thoughtful individual. He is an amazing human being. He has personally guided me through several difficult times. I have also referred family and friends to Mitchell. Mitch..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Stephen M Lukach

    Stephen M Lukach

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I pride myself on zealously representing clients charged with DWI/DUI and criminal offenses in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To accomplish that, I attend various classes and seminars throughout the country to educate myself on defense tactics ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    James H Maynard

    James H Maynard

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Sex Crime
    Bio: James H. Maynard is the founder and managing member of Maynard Law Office, LLC. The firm has been providing high quality legal council and aggressive representation since 1994. Established as one of the first criminal defense “boutique” firms in t...
    Rating:  8.1
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    James P Lynch

    James P Lynch

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Rating:  9.3
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    Charles M Moriarty

    Charles M Moriarty

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr Moriarty is one of the best Lawyers in Monmouth and Ocean County I have deal with him dice 1987 until now. I have recommend a lot of people and they to was very satisfy with Mr Moriarty. I recommend him to any one that needs a good lawyer he's ..."
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    Jonathan Zachary Petro

    Jonathan Zachary Petro

    4.210 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: As a native of Toms River, I am pleased to be practicing law in my own community. My years of experience with family law, both working for the court and in private practice, have provided me with a familiarity of the legal system and how best to m...
    Rating:  10
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    Cristian Michael Towers

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    Cristian Michael Towers

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "He was the best lawyer I've ever dealt with. He always kept me informed about what was going on. Also he was the case because he did exactly what he said he was going to do."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Barry J Serebnick

    Barry J Serebnick

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Mr. Serebnick served as an Assistant Prosecutor with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office from 1993 to 2012. Barry started his career as a Law Clerk in the Appellate / Motion section and was eventually promoted to Director of the Family Divisio...
    Rating:  7.2
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