Bergen County
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatBergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
Criminal, DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School
Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is dedicated to defending individuals charged with offenses in both Municipal and Superior Court. The Law Office of Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is centrally located in Hackensack, NJ.
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Nova Southeastern University
I'm Carl Spector and I have been providing my client's with effective defense in criminal law cases since 1992. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for six years in Bronx County, New York. While working there I learned all about how the prosecutors office and the police work within the criminal justice system. I attended State University of New York at Buffalo where I received my B.A. degree. I then went to Nova Southeastern University in Florida where I received my law degree (J.D.). I am currently admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and am...
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Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Jonathan Mincis has been practicing law in New Jersey for over 25 years and has served as a Public Defender for the city of Hackensack and in the capacity of a Public Defender in the Paramus Municipal Court.
He has obtained favorable results for clients charged throughout New Jersey with DWI, Traffic Tickets and Criminal Complaints.
We have meeting locations located throughout New Jersey for the convenience of our clients.
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Criminal, Appeals and Legal Malpractice
Georgetown University Law Center
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 stages of complex civil litigation, including depositions, trials, and appeals in state and federal courts. He also has represented clients in intense negotiations and arbitrations.
Before founding Rosenblatt Law PC, Raphael began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County, NY, trying to verdict a significant number of jury and nonjury criminal matters. He then moved to private practice in New Jersey where he litigated complex...
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Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Roger Williams University School of Law and Princeton University
Brett was described by a client as “the example of a true winner” and an “advocate who will be there in the clutch situations...I highly recommend anyone fighting a criminal defense or speeding/traffic ticket to hire Mr. Rosen and he will deliver mvp results!” Another client described Brett as “one of NJ’s finest attorneys” where he further detailed that Brett “went above and beyond to prove I was innocent”. One client even commented that “Mr. Rosen was relentless during the initial negotiation with the prosecutor.” Even his looks don’t go unnoticed as one client wrote, “I call him Ryan Gosling”,...
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ChatPassaic County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
I am a passionate attorney that seeks to fight for my clients' interests all the while trying to resolve issues as fast and effectively as possible. There is no better feeling than winning a case for a client whether in divorce court, criminal court or civil court. I like to walk the streets I serve and see my clients who salute me for the work I did for them and build long term relationships. Our aim is to win for our clients and to explain the best way to achieve realistic goals. I have been living in Jersey City for...
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Georgetown University Law Center
I am a Former Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. As an Assistant Prosecutor I Served as the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Squad and as the Assistant Trial Chief for the Office. Since 1998 I have been a Criminal Defense attorney based in Bergen County, New Jersey. I practice criminal defense and dwi/dui defense primarily in Northern New Jersey's State, Federal and Municipal Courts. I am a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney; a Top 100 Trial Lawyer - NJ; a Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense; and I carry a "Superb 10" Rating in Avvo.
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Seton Hall University School of Law
Travis J. Tormey is the founding partner of The Tormey Law Firm, where he leads a highly skilled team of defense attorneys who represent clients in criminal, DWI, and domestic violence cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Tormey provides aggressive defense for charges including assault, disorderly persons, drug offenses, sex crimes, weapons offenses, theft and fraud crimes, and driving under the influence, as well as restraining orders. He has earned numerous honors for excellence in his field, including being named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers in New Jersey by the...
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Michigan State University
Mr. Peyrouton is a Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney located in Bergen County, NJ
He has the distinction of representing clients before the New Jersey Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. Peyrouton has earned the highest honors for outstanding & exceptional service as a Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Best Criminal Lawyers by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and is designated as a NJ Rising Star & Super Lawyer.
He has handled many high-profile cases involving attempted...
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Criminal and Municipal
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Mr. Schwanwede worked for the Bergen County and Camden County Prosecutor’s Offices for a total of 32 years. Throughout the 30 years spent at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, he served at various times as Chief of the Special Investigations Section, Chief of the Sex Crimes Section, Chief of the Bergen County Narcotics Task Force, Chief of Trial and as First Assistant Prosecutor for five years. He has tried virtually every type of case covered by the code of Criminal Justice, including narcotics conspiracies, adult and child sex offenses, white collar fraud, kidnaping, arson and murder.
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Seton Hall University School of Law
Christopher Perry, Esq. holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law.
Following an internship with a Bergen County Superior Court Judge in the Civil Division, Mr. Perry served as Law Clerk to a Criminal Division Judge in Bergen County, where he was exposed to a wide range of cases, including Homicide, Firearms offenses, Sexual offenses, and Drug offenses. He assisted the Court in the resolution of hundreds of cases that included Post-Conviction Relief Petitions, Municipal Court Appeals, and all kind of Motions brought before...
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Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
New York Law School
Law Office of Elvin Perez
Mr. Perez is a lawyer that has worked with thousands of clients.
He is committed to getting the best results for his clients.
Mr. Perez is well experience having tried many cases in Superior Court in New Jersey and Municipal Court.
Since its founding the Law office of Elvin Perez has earned the respect of the legal community and has protected the rights of its clients. The Law office of Elvin Perez serves all municipalities in Union, Essex and Passaic county including Elizabeth, Newark, Linden, Union, Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton.
Mr. Perez is fully bilingual in English and Spanish...
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Rutgers School of Law-Newark
The law office of Louis G. DeAngelis is a highly respected law firm in Bergen County, NJ. As a public defender, Mr. DeAngelis has defended thousands of cases over the past decade including major felony crimes, such as armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes.
In 2005, Mr. DeAngelis started his own criminal law practice in Englewood, NJ. Since the practice opened its doors, Mr. DeAngelis has devoted his professional career to representing individuals who been charged with criminal offenses and DWI violations. His trial experience – as a public defender and as...
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Laura Sutnick
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(201) 212-4532
Court Plaza South, West Wing 21 Main Street, Suite 171
#171
Hackensack,
NJ 07601
Criminal and DWI
Cardozo School of Law
Ms. Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. She is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully defended criminal defendants in both states.
Ms. Sutnick has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and in 2018 was selected to its Top 50 Women list. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.
Ms. Sutnick is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and the co-chair of the Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. She was a guest commentator...
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Adam M. Lustberg
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Seton Hall University School of Law
Attorney Adam M. Lustberg focuses his practice exclusively on the defense of those being investigated for or accused of crimes. His passion for criminal defense began while interning for the Essex County Public Defender's Office as a first-year law student through Seton Hall University Law School’s Pro Bono Program. As a third-year law student he returned to the Public Defender's Office through Seton Hall's Juvenile Justice Clinic, representing countless juveniles at initial proceedings. Since that time, he has represented clients at each and every stage of the criminal justice system, from arraignment to trial by jury. He has argued on...
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320 Cedar Lane
Teaneck,
NJ 07666
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Temple University
Lawyer Overview Mr. Hasson is committed to fighting to protect the rights and interests of the seriously injured. A fearless litigator, Mr. Hasson has an outstanding record of success and has a reputation for being able to back his demands in trial. Simply stated, he knows what it takes to win serious cases. In addition to representing clients in personal injury cases, Mr. Hasson and his staff have extensive experience defending clients charged with all types of traffic violations as well as criminal offenses. We limit our cases in order to devote our full attention to each client....
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Criminal, Cannabis Law and DWI
Seton Hall University School of Law
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Frank T. Luciano has been litigating cases in the criminal and civil justice systems of New Jersey for over forty years. As a young lawyer, he honed his trial skills as a municipal court public defender, where he worked for over thirteen (13) years. He is well-respected and well-received in the legal community. Indeed, an appeals court in New Jersey noted that “defense counsel (Mr. Luciano) has been innovative and diligent in his defense in this case.” He is committed to maintaining the integrity of the American Justice system by vigorously and intelligently testing legal and procedural principles...
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(201) 996-1161
21 Main Street, Suite 209
Court Plaza South, West Wing
Hackensack,
NJ 07601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Juvenile
Pace Law School
Vache Edward Bahadurian, Esq. is a skilled and experienced defense lawyer based in Hackensack NJ, Bergen County NJ, near Fort Lee NJ, Paramus NJ, and Elmwood Park NJ. Mr. Bahadurian has been effectively representing clients for over a decade with the following types of cases: DWI and DUI, Breathalyzer Refusal, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Record Expungements, Traffic Tickets, Traffic Violations, Speeding Tickets, and DMV Hearings. Mr. Bahadurian helps protect the rights of individuals and corporations accused of wrongdoing in New Jersey and New York, including Bergen County NJ, Passaic County NJ, Hudson County NJ, Essex County NJ, Morris County...
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Vache Bahadurian
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(201) 996-1161
21 Main Street, Suite 209
Court Plaza South, West Wing
Hackensack,
NJ 07601
Criminal, DWI and Juvenile
Pace Law School
Vache Edward Bahadurian, Esq. is a skilled and experienced defense lawyer based in Hackensack NJ, Bergen County NJ, near Fort Lee NJ, Paramus NJ, and Elmwood Park NJ. Mr. Bahadurian has been effectively representing clients for over a decade with the following types of cases: DWI and DUI, Breathalyzer Refusal, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal Record Expungements, Traffic Tickets, Traffic Violations, Speeding Tickets, and DMV Hearings. Mr. Bahadurian helps protect the rights of individuals and corporations accused of wrongdoing in New Jersey and New York, including Bergen County NJ, Passaic County NJ, Hudson County NJ, Essex County NJ, Morris County...
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Michael Maher
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Georgetown University
Michael Maher is a former Senior Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor who will use his extensive criminal trial experience to defend criminal,municipal court,and traffic charges. He also handles Family Law, Landlord/Tenant,and Personal Injury cases.
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Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
I have years of experience defending individuals accused of crimes ranging from murder and manslaughter to sexual assault and financial
crimes in both state and federal courts. Upon graduating law school I became an Assistant Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The trial skills I learned there have been an invaluable asset going forward. You need a vigorous defense in order to achieve the best possible result.
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Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Rutgers School of Law-Newark and Cornell University
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James Seplowitz
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
Criminal and DWI
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
James B. Seplowitz is a criminal defense lawyer dedicated to zealously representing his clients.
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Jose Raul Torres
Passaic County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law
José R. Torres is experienced in real estate, bankruptcy and criminal defense. He also counsels clients in customs clearance and international trade law. Mr. Torres is admitted to practice law before the New Jersey and Florida Courts as well as the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Torres is also experienced in the areas of International Banking Compliance and Securities Investigations gained while working at the office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Manhattan. He has also served as fellow of the American Caribbean Law Initiative where he consulted...
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Jason Errol Foy
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
Criminal and DWI
University of Maryland School of Law
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Seton Hall University School of Law
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Benjamin Kelsen
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
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Jerry Elashmawy
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Touro College
Jerry Elashmawy was raised in Bergen County and has developed a wide range of realtionshps in the community. Mr. Elashmawy is an active trial attorney that is dedicated to advocating for his clients. Mr. Elashmawy has serviced New jersey redidents for nearly a decade in the following practice areas: Family law, divorce, mediation, alimony, palimony, prenuptial agreements, custody, support.
Mr. Elashmawy also represents criminal defendnats facing charges of kidnapping, forgery, theft, assault, DWI, license suspension, white colalr crimes, drug possession and sales, auto theft, gun possession, and other serious criminal offenses.
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Douglas Anton
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(201) 487-2055
3 University Plaza Drive
Suite Number 407
Hackensack,
NJ 07601
Criminal, DWI and Entertainment & Sports
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Paul Faugno
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Moira Tomasella
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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Jae Y Lee
Bergen County, NJ Criminal Law Attorney
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(201) 387-9505
54 North Taylor Street
Corner Of East Church Street
Bergenfield,
NJ 07621
Criminal
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Michael is a passionate trial lawyer. He puts his heart and soul into fighting for his clients. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom.
As a former public defender, Michael has defended the poor, the forgotten, and the damned against a government that has seemingly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute criminal allegations. He has spent the last six years cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases, obtaining results that have proven favorable for his clients. He knows what it’s like to...
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Lois Varughese
Essex County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(888) 883-5529
Ext. 115
200 Broadacres Dr Suite #325
Bloomfield,
NJ 07003
Criminal and Traffic Tickets
Hofstra University
Lois is a graduate of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University School of Law and graduated from McMaster University, summa cum laude. While at Hofstra, Lois participated in the Criminal Prosecution Practicum Clinic. Here, Lois gained hands-on experience with numerous types of offenses, including misdemeanor violations, and traffic infractions. Lois is particularly focused on assuring all clients receive continuous and comprehensive communication throughout their legal proceedings. She is licensed to practice law in New York.
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Jobin Joseph
Essex County, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
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Pace Law School
The Rosenblum Law Firm is the largest and highest customer rated traffic violations law firm in NYC. Experienced and skilled criminal defense and traffic violations attorneys, the Firm has a reputation for aggressive representation for anyone facing criminal charges and traffic violations that may result in jail time, heavy fines, points and license suspension or revocation. Regardless of how simple or complicated the case, the Firm has helped thousands of clients get excellent results. The attorneys at the Firm pride themselves on giving an honest evaluation of the case, being accessible to clients throughout the representation and working relentlessly...
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Criminal, Municipal, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
I am admitted in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, including the District of New Jersey, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and Second Circuit. I graduated from Rutgers Law School, Boston College and Saint Peter’s Prep. I was born and raised in Hudson County, and reside here with my wife, son and daughter.
Before founding Edward J. Mullins, Esq. LLC, I defended nation-wide consumer fraud disputes and government investigations across many industries, including insurance, retail, and telecommunications, as part of an international law firm’s advertising, class action, and privacy groups.
I previously...
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Brooklyn Law School
Steven Sciancalepore is a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. He represents clients charged with criminal offenses as well as litigants in civil lawsuits. Prior to opening his own practice Mr. Sciancalepore worked at an AM 100 law firm where he represented large corporations, insurance companies, and casinos in various venues throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Sciancalepore's diverse practice includes criminal and municipal defense, real estate, estate planning, personal injury, and business law among others.
Mr. Sciancalepore continues to concentrate on civil and criminal litigation in his current practice. He has successfully tried bench and jury trials to verdict...
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State University of New York - College at Oneonta and New York Law School
Marvin “Chip” Walden, the Senior Partner of Greenberg & Walden LLC, has extensive litigation and trial experience. His areas of practice and expertise include (and are not limited to) personal injury law, workers’ compensation law, commercial litigation, family law and criminal law. Mr. Walden has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients as a result of his jury trial experience and his passion for his clients.
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Seton Hall Univ. School Of Law
Ronen graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law where he participated in the Juvenile Justice Clinic which gave him exposure to criminal defense matters while providing a valuable service to help those in need. Ronen also clerked for the Honorable Patricia Richmond LeBon in the Criminal Part of Burlington County Superior Court. Ronen has experience in litigation and criminal defense and is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey.
Bergen County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
(973) 523-2900
Paterson, NJ
Rutgers School of Law Urban Legal Clinic
(973) 353-5576
Newark, NJ
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Arrested or facing criminal charges?
Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.
Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.
Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.
When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.
Accomplice liability:
If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.
Self-defense:
The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.
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