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Michael T Simon
Mountainside, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Robert Smith
Morristown, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Criminal, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Gabriella Silva
Newark, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
31 Clinton Street
5th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Criminal
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Steven Wukovits
Cranford, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Criminal and Workers' Comp
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Richard Kaplow
Westfield, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Education
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Gregory J Eck
Newark, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Family and Immigration
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Santo Artusa Jr.
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPassaic, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of 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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Jason Komninos
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHackensack, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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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Carl Scott Spector
Glen Rock, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
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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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Mr. John P. Fazzio III
Hoboken, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
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New York University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School
John Fazzio is an aggressive young trial lawyer who is a fierce advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. He lives for David and Goliath type contests. John is not afraid to go to trial and has gone all the way to verdict on varied cases including foreclosure, bankruptcy, tax, intellectual property, criminal, and personal injury. John has also prosecuted a number of appeals cases. John regularly practices in the State and Federal Courts in New York and New Jersey.
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Steve Natoli
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfJersey City, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Seton Hall University School of Law
Mr. Natoli defends individuals charged in federal, state and municipal court.
Mr. Natoli is a former prosecutor with significant trial experience. While a prosecutor, Mr. Natoli was involved in trials related to vehicular homicide and other felonies that gained media attention.
Mr. Natoli comes from a tight-knit, North Jersey Family. He credits his work ethic to his father, a local businessman, who worked every day to create a better life for his family.
Mr. Natoli is listed as a "Top 40 under 40" lawyer by the National Trial Lawyer's Association.
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Christopher Aiello
Watchung, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
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Temple University
Mr. Aiello has been engaged in litigation throughout his entire career that began in 1983. He has been honored with the top 100 trial attorney award in New Jersey by the national trial lawyers. He has achieved a 10.0 superb rating by Avvo a leading lawyer rating agency. His firm has been awarded a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating by Martindale Hubbell another leading lawyer rating group. He has appeared in dozens of televised, print and internet media including: New York Post, New York Daily News, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Bergen Record, the Philadelphia Inquirer, NJ.com, News 12 New Jersey,...
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Jay Bhatt
Jersey City, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Seton Hall University School of Law
Attorney Jay Bhatt is the founder of Bhatt Law Group and a lawyer experienced in criminal, traffic, family, and personal injury law. Jay was born in India and immigrated to the United States with his family at age 6. He grew up watching his father, who had been an engineer in India, work diligently to become an engineer once again in the U.S. and eventually to start his own business. Jay learned his work ethic and his entrepreneurial drive, as well as a passion for helping others, from his father and applies those daily to his law practice.
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Thomas Carroll Blauvelt
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMorristown, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
My name is Thomas Carroll Blauvelt and I am a lawyer since 1993.
I am a former municipal prosecutor for 15 towns, and a former municipal public defender.
During my 30 years as a lawyer I take great pride in everyone who calls or comes in my office gets my personal attention! I keep my office small for that reason. You will not be handed off to someone here. When you hire me you will speak with me and be treated with respect.
Whether you have a New Jersey DWI or criminal charge, or traffic tickets anywhere in NJ...
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Michael Pastacaldi
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Jersey City, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seton Hall University School of Law
Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County. After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey...
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Kristofher Beralo
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationJersey City, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Loyola University New Orleans
Attorney Kristofher Beralo is a founding member of Beralo & Michael. Mr. Beralo grew up in Jersey City attending Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. While still in high school Mr. Beralo joined the military as an Infantry soldier and deployed to the Middle East.
Mr. Beralo continued with his military service where he received numerous commendations and attended specialized schools such as Air Assault, Army Combatives and Drill Sergeant School. Mr. Beralo also served as a Platoon Sergeant for the 98th Division, instructing future leaders to becoming a Drill Sergeant. Currently, Mr. Beralo is a commissioned officer assigned to the...
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James S. Friedman
New Brunswick, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Brooklyn Law School
James S. Friedman has been an attorney since 1992. Jim received his bachelor's degree from New York University in 1982, his master's degree from The University of Michigan in 1985, and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1991. While in law school, Jim was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and received the Philip K. Yonge Memorial Award in Bankruptcy and Commercial Law.
Jim is committed to providing personalized, cost-effective legal solutions in all of his matters. He is very practical and results-oriented in his approach to cases. He understands that most of his clients...
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Filipe Pedroso
Newark, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Seton Hall University School of Law
Over the years I have received many awards and recognitions for exceptional service, client satisfaction and highest ethical standards. The Legal Network has recognized me as “Top Lawyers in New Jersey” several years in a row. I have been invited to join elite Top 100 National Trial Lawyers due to strong qualifications as TOP civil/criminal defense trial lawyers. I was nominated as one of the "10 Best" attorneys in NJ by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Currently, I'm the managing attorney at two successful law firms: eLAWnj.com Pedroso Legal Services LLC and...
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Tara Breslow-Testa
Brookside, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
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Rutgers School of Law-Newark
In the words of one of my recent clients, “I highly recommend Ms. Breslow. She provided superior representation, she is the one to hire to get the job done right.” Also, Avvo has given me a 10 star- Superb rating. I have spent over a decade in the courtroom- fighting for my clients getting them the best possible results. I am proud to say that I have dedicated my career to representing those charged with criminal offenses, making sure the system does not take advantage of them.
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Laura Sutnick
North Haledon, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
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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Anthony J. Vecchio
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSuite 2500, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Avvo.com has rated my legal services as "10/10 - Superb" and I have been included in the SuperLawyers - Rising Star listing for criminal defense the past 3 years. My entire career has been dedicated to prosecuting and defending those accused of criminal charges and serious motor vehicle offenses such as DWI and other moving violations. We also handle appeals, expungements, juvenile offenses, and assist those seriously injured in accidents, assaults, and other unfortunate events. Call anytime for a free consultation on your case.
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Joseph R. Donahue
Ridgewood, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
I am a Former Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and have been a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Bergen County since 1998. As an Assistant Prosecutor I Served as the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Squad and as the Assistant Trial Chief for the Office. I practice Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI defense, TROs/FROs (Restraining Orders), Domestic Violence and Expungements, 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...
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William A. Proetta
Cranford, NJ Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seton Hall University School of Law
William Proetta has dedicated his career to practicing criminal and DWI defense in New Jersey. After establishing his own law firm and serving in several partnership roles in some of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, he co-founded Proetta & Oliver, LLC. with partner Keith G. Oliver, Esq. The firm is committed to providing superior defense representation to clients in criminal, DWI, juvenile, and restraining order matters in municipal and superior courts throughout New Jersey. With several office locations, including in Jersey City, Edison, Cranford, and Point Pleasant, Mr. Proetta and his firm provide free consultations and convenient...
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Ernest Ianetti
Rockaway, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
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Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Ernest G. Ianetti, Esq. has been practicing law for over 30 years, since 1986.
Ernest is a graduate of Rutgers University Law School, Newark, and a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford.
Ernest is admitted to practice in the following courts:
- United States Supreme Court
- United State Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
- State of New Jersey, All Courts
- Territorial Court of the United States Virgin Island
Over the course of his career, Ernest has pushed boundaries and advanced the law. His...
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Louis G. DeAngelis
Englewood, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
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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Hillary Brower
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMetuchen, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Brooklyn Law School
My primary goal has always been to deliver the best possible results for you regardless of the cost to me. If you are a client with a criminal complaint pending against you, I will never sacrifice your rights to an unnecessary plea bargain in order to avoid the costs of a trial. If you are a client with a family law matter, I will make it my job to obtain the very best results I can to ensure your future.
I will spend the time needed to prepare your case and bring in whatever resources are needed, even when it means...
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Brian T. Goldenfarb
Woodbridge, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
581 Main Street
Suite 640
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Criminal, DWI, Municipal and Personal Injury
Widener University
"Winning Isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing!" - Vince Lombardi
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Mr. Alan Peyrouton
Hackensack, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
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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David Fronefield
Hackensack, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
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Rutgers School of Law-Newark
I defend 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. I know I can achieve the best possible result for you. Contact me for a free consultation, together we will find a way.
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Jacob V. Hudnut
Jersey City, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
Seton Hall University
Standing up to the government and advocating for the accused is what Jacob V. Hudnut (Jake) loves most about his work. Prior to joining Spar Bernstein, Jake managed his own criminal defense practice for six years and represented over 500 persons charged with felony crimes. He successfully tried many cases to verdict in front of juries with excellent results for his clients. During that time he also served as a Jersey City public defender, counseling countless individuals charged with misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses. Jake’s career began as a Special Assistant to a Commissioner of the Port Authority...
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Kevin Abessi
Wayne, NJ Criminal Law Attorney
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Albany Law School
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well...
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William R. Marth
Watchung, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Rutgers University - Camden
Mr. Marth received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law at Camden and his B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers College. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Marth’s practice areas include civil litigation including personal injury, workers’ compensation, and condominium construction as well as commercial cases and criminal litigation including municipal court, juvenile law, and indictable offenses....
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Christopher P. Perry
Paterson, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
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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Brett M Rosen
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElizabeth, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Roger Williams University School of Law and Princeton University
Rosen is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. A distinction that approximately less than 1% of attorneys in NJ hold. Moreover, a client described Rosen as “the example of a true winner” and an another client described Rosen as “one of NJ’s finest attorneys” where he further detailed that Rosen “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”, while another commented,...
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Charles D. Dawkins Jr.
Elizabeth, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. practices Federal and State Law appeals law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury law. The Attorney has been practicing law for over 20 years.
The Attorney has trial experience in municipal court, NJ. State and Federal Criminal Court; and State Civil Court.
Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. has successfully argued before the N.J. Supreme Court, S.T. v. 1515 Broad St., LLC 241 N.J. 257 (N.J. 2020). The Attorney has filed briefs for the N.J. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and N.J. Superior Court Appellate Court.
Attorney Charles Dawkins Jr. attempts to take CLE continuing education courses that will...
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Pamela Lynn Brause
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMetuchen, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Attorney Pamela Lynn Brause has been admitted to the New Jersey State Bar since 1982, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey since 1982, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court since 1992. Ms. Brause graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers College in 1979, and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School in 1982. She is a member of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Middlesex County Bar Association.
She has been appointed to...
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Adam M. Lustberg
Hackensack, NJ Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of 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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Jeffrey S Hasson
Union City, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
322 48th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
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....