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    Josue Jean Baptiste

    Josue Jean Baptiste

    3.73 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Excellent service!! Thanks to his expertise he was able to negotiate a reduced penalty and no points on my license. He kept me informed as to what to expect . Highly recommended"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Charles J Alvarez

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Child Support and more
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Richard G Potter

    Richard G Potter

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Richard is an outstanding Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney. I hired him for a matter, and he was always responsive to any questions I had and a top notch litigator. I would highly recommend this attorney."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Gerard William Traynor

    Gerard William Traynor

    5.010 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I have been looking for a home to purchase for months, and Gerry has been available 24/7 to help me make smart decisions with his knowledge as an attorney, and a long time resident in the area. He cares about his clients, and I look forward to wor..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Susan B. Reed

    Susan B. Reed

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Review: "Susan is an excellent attorney. She is extremely professional, very responsive and easy to work with. She defended me successfully in a court case and far exceeded my expectations. I would recommend her to anyone without any reservations."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Kenyette Cherise Jones

    Kenyette Cherise Jones

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a criminal case in April of 2013 and was looking for the best representation money can buy. I went to 7 different lawyers that were recommended by friends and other lawyers. I did not feel comfortable with all of them as they were trying ..."
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    Edward Murachanian

    Edward Murachanian

    5.03 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: My office prides itself on outstanding customer service. We guarantee same day call backs. My 32 years experience and professional and caring approach helps my clients resolve their current challenges. We then spend the time with our clients to an...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Kathleen Lois Stanton

    Kathleen Lois Stanton

    5.05 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Kathleen was hired to handle my DUI case. Despite the troubling charges that I was facing, Kathleen and the Biddison Law Office gave me a sense of reassurance. Kathleen ensured that all legal proceedings were explained to me in full detail so that..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Alberto Soto

    Alberto Soto

    5.04 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Upon graduating law school, Attorney Alberto Soto became a Criminal Court Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Paul M. DePascale J.S.C. Judge DePascale was also the former Prosecutor of Hudson County. Upon ending his clerkship Mr. Soto worked at a...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Louis Charles Shapiro

    Louis Charles Shapiro

    4.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Mr. Shapiro is the good lawyer. I have used him in two FALSE TRO accusations against me and he proved to the court that they were false. He is VERRY expensive and cleaned out my bank account, I even had to borrow the funds to pay him. I had other ..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael E. Unger

    Michael E. Unger

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Jason Adam Volet

    Jason Adam Volet

    4.420 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Expungement and more
    Bio: Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and former Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor focused on criminal and municipal court defense. New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney representing those charged with drug crimes, juvenile crimes, sex crimes, expun...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michele G Morgera

    Michele G Morgera

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Michele Morgera, Esquire, works in GPFF’s office in Haddonfield, New Jersey. As the former Chief of the Major Crimes Unit of the Camden County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s office, Ms. Morgera brings thirty years of legal experience to the firm. Ms. Mo...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Steven A Varano

    Steven A Varano

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Review: "I was referred to Steven Verano to resolve a legal issue involving my newly purchased property. Steve is one of those lawyers who is knowledgable, thorough, and most importantly, is advocating for you as his client! He knows how to see the 'big pi..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Sophia Marie Shalaby

    Sophia Marie Shalaby

    5.012 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I came to Sophia Shalaby at the most vulnerable moment of my life — facing a divorce while undergoing immunotherapy for Stage 4 cancer, separated from my child, and navigating circumstances that felt unsurvivable. What I found was not just a skill..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert J. Luther

    Robert J. Luther

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: After working as a law clerk for the Honorable Mary Ellen Talbott, J.S.C. (Ret.), I served as an Assistant Prosecutor for over 25 years. I was the First Assistant Prosecutor and Trial Chief for the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. At the Cam...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Seth K Shaine

    Seth K Shaine

    5.07 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation
    Review: "Attorney Shaine was awesome. I got a major speeding ticket on the turnpike and he was able to get my ticket down to zero points!! He kept me informed the whole process on what to do and made me feel comfortable! Thank you Mr. Shaine!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Herman L Alarcon

    Herman L Alarcon

    4.828 reviews
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr herman took care all my ticket thanks you... definitely recommend need a lawyer call me herman l Alarcon you will be in good hands"
    Rating:  6.9
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    Kevin Earl Young

    Kevin Earl Young

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    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am the senior partner of Herlihy & Young, LLC, with over 25 years of trial experience and certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. Along with my partners (pictured here), our firm takes a "team" approach to our ...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Michael Petty

    Jonathan Michael Petty

    5.01 review
    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I hired Jonathan on multiple occasions to defend me and he has never failed me. He is an honest straight shooter and provides his clients with the peace of mind they are looking for. He is highly recommended. "
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