Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey
751 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Lynn Shapiro Snyder
Howard Slavit
Douglas Baruch
Thomas Buchanan
Jody Goodman
John Boese
William Henry
Tobin Romero
Norina Irani Edelman
Iris Bennett
Tommy Beaudreau
Adam Hudes
Allen Bachman
Christopher Hopfensperger
Michelle Pardo
David Miles
Brigida Benitez
Adrian Mebane
Paul Enzinna
About these 751 listings
The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (621), Theft and Property Crimes (7), Expungement (6), Drug Crimes (5), Assault and Battery (3) and Federal Crimes (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
Most of these listings are in New York City (715), Newark (11) and Princeton (4).
567 of the 751 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 70% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1953 to 2007.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Howrey LLP (67), Sidley Austin LLP (60), Covington & Burling LLP (51), Williams & Connolly LLP (49) and Latham & Watkins LLP (36).
The law schools named most often are Georgetown University Law Center (88), The George Washington University Law School (60), Harvard Law School (59), Harvard University (44) and University of Virginia School of Law (35).
These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for New Jersey, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.