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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Howard Slavit

Saul Ewing LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateIntellectual PropertyWhite Collar CrimeBusiness Formation

Douglas Baruch

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileInsuranceHealth CareArbitration and MediationWhite Collar Crime

Thomas Buchanan

Winston & Strawn LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionInsuranceGovernment and Administrative

John Boese

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileHealth CareWhite Collar CrimeWhistleblowerContracts

Iris Bennett

Jenner & Block · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileEntertainment and SportsWhite Collar Crime

Tommy Beaudreau

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateArbitration and MediationWhite Collar CrimeWhistleblower

Adam Hudes

Howrey LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseMergers and AcquisitionsAntitrust

Michelle Pardo

Norton Rose Fulbright · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileEmploymentBusiness and CorporateAppealsProduct Liability

David Miles

Sidley Austin LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionGovernment and AdministrativeSecurities

Brigida Benitez

Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale, and Dorr LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateAppealsArbitration and Mediation

Paul Enzinna

Baker Botts LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileEmploymentBusiness and CorporateWhite Collar Crime

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.