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Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Protecting Your Constitutional Rights - The most important part of any criminal case is protecting the constitutional rights afforded every criminal defendant. Everyone should know their rights and how to protect them.
- What to do if You are Being Investigated - Law enforcement representatives will immediately try to obtain a statement from someone being investigated for criminal activity. It is almost always a mistake for the person being investigated to give a statement before they have spoken to a trained criminal defense attorney, regardless of anything the police may say. The only statement to be made is “I want a lawyer now”, and the discussion should end there.
- Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense
- Adult Criminal Charges - We represent criminal defendants in all state and federal criminal courts in New Jersey and New York City, and all municipal courts in New Jersey.
- Juvenile Charges - We represent juveniles in delinquency matters in the Family Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.
- Bail Motions - Defendants who cannot be ROR’d need thoughtful representation, particularly in light of the new bail procedures in New Jersey’s state courts.
- Criminal Jury Trials - It’s great when a case can be resolved by way of favorable plea or other non-trial disposition, but a good defense attorney will always have an eye toward trial because pleading is not always possible or desirable.
- College and University Students and Criminal Charges - A criminal charge should not cost a student their entire future.
- State Criminal Charges - We represent defendants charged in the New Jersey Superior Court and the New York State Supreme Court with homicide/murder, drug offenses, weapons offenses, robbery and lower-level theft offenses, carjacking, burglary, assault, sex offenses, kidnapping, shoplifting, prostitution, and all other state-level crimes.
- State Drug Charges - Anyone charged with a drug offense is going to want to hire a firm like ours, which has handled hundreds of narcotics cases in the New Jersey Superior Court, the New Jersey Municipal Courts, and the New York State Supreme Court.
- Federal Criminal Charges - We represent defendants charged in federal court with drug offenses, weapons offenses, child pornography offenses, financial fraud, offenses related to the internet, securities fraud, government contracts fraud, tax-related offenses, and human trafficking, as well as other federal crimes.
- The Federal Sentencing Guidelines - Understanding the advisory guidelines is absolutely crucial in any federal criminal case.
- Federal Drug Crimes - What substance was involved? What was the quantity of the substance involved? Was the defendant alone, or allegedly working with others? If the defendant was charged with others, what was the defendant’s precise role in the case? These are just some of the key questions that come up in any federal drug case.
- Federal Child Pornography Charges - The federal government has grown particularly aggressive in this area, and the possible sentences for these offenses seem to increase with each amendment to the relevant statutes.
- Specific Criminal Offenses
- Violent Crimes - Murder/Homicide, Robbery, Carjacking, Assault, and Kidnapping.
- White Collar Crimes - Including, but not limited to, government contracts fraud, securities fraud, criminal tax matters, theft of government property, and all fraud and theft offenses.
- Internet and Computer Crimes - Financial fraud and theft matters, and child pornography matters, involving internet usage.
- Computer Addiction and Criminal Charges - It is becoming increasingly recognized that viewing child pornography on the internet is a form of addictive behavior. This can have an affect on the outcome of a case, depending upon myriad factors.
- Sex Offenses - Includes, but is not limited to, sexual assault/rape. This can result in a jail or prison sentence, as well as Megan’s Law registration.
- Insurance Fraud - Frequently charged in state court. Typically involves the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor.
- Arson - Charges can stem from the burning of an automobile or building.
- Healthcare Claims Fraud - If you are a health care professional charged with this type of insurance fraud, everything you have worked for can be on the line.
- Tax Crimes - Failure to file returns or underreporting income can result in criminal charges.
- Forgery - Cases can involve checks, credit cards, government-issued documents (state or federal), and prescriptions for drugs.
- Theft Offenses - Our State’s criminal code includes various types of theft offenses, each with its own nuances.
- Weapons Offenses - New Jersey’s gun laws have gotten a lot tougher in recent years. Only an experienced attorney can tell you how your case fits into the current statute.
- Obstruction of Justice and Related Offenses - This includes resisting arrest, hindering apprehension and eluding.
- Municipal Charges and Traffic Offenses
- DWI/DUI - New Jersey is particularly tough on DWI and related offenses, such as refusal to take a breath test, driving while suspended for DWI, and DWI in a school zone. These cases can be very technical, and call for an experienced attorney who can identify and take advantage of any available defenses.
- Gun Permit Applications and Appeals - We represent applicants who were denied on the local level, but seek to appeal that decision to the Superior Court of New Jersey.
- Appeals and Criminal Defense - A loss at trial, particularly in a high-stakes case, can be devastating. But the fight does not have to end there. We represent state-level defendants who seek to appeal their criminal convictions to the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court, and federal defendants seeking to appeal their convictions to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. We also represent defendants seeking to appeal their municipal convictions to the New Jersey Superior Court.
- Other Post-Conviction Issues - Criminal cases do not always end with a trial verdict or decision from an appellate court. There is a full array of post-conviction issues that can arise in connection with a criminal case, and we represent defendants in all of them.
- Criminal Defendants With Special Needs - Some defendants are in the criminal justice system because of a problem or issue that has caused them to violate the law. This can include a drug or alcohol addiction, or a mental health problem. These issues must be used to the fullest extent possible to create defenses or negotiate favorable non-trial dispositions.
- Commercial Litigation - In addition to representing clients at every possible stage of a criminal case, we also represent businesses and individuals in business matters.
- Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Collections
- A Client-Centered Approach to Collections Grounded in a Valued Business Relationship
- The Collection Process
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Bankruptcy and its Impact on Collection Efforts
- Out-Of-State and Foreign Clients with Local Collection Needs
- Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Collections
- Tax Services
- Personal Injury
This page contains a very broad introduction to our varied practice. We encourage viewers to click on the links and read about any items of particular interest in greater depth. We are confident that after doing to, you will want to meet with us to discuss your case.
We represent criminal defendants in the state and federal courts located in New Jersey and New York City, as well as all New Jersey municipal courts. We also represent commercial clients in the state and federal courts of New Jersey. If you have a matter falling within one of our practice areas, contact us today.
