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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Charles Wm

McGuire Woods · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateSecuritiesAppealsWhite Collar Crime

Joshua Doan

Covington & Burling LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileInsuranceWhite Collar CrimeInsurance Bad Faith

Mara Zimmerman

Vinson & Elkins LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileEstate PlanningEnvironmentalArbitration and MediationProduct Liability

Brian Smith

Latham & Watkins LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateGovernment and AdministrativeCommunications and InternetInternational

G. William Currier

White & Case LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateCommunications and InternetWhite Collar Crime

Morgan Dowe

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

Nicole Balaci

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateIntellectual PropertyWhite Collar CrimeContracts

Kieran Sharpe

Howrey LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateWhite Collar CrimeMergers and Acquisitions

Veronica Kayne

Haynesboone LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateWhite Collar CrimeMergers and AcquisitionsAntitrust

Glenn Reichardt

K&L Gates · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileConsumer ProtectionSecuritiesArbitration and MediationWhite Collar Crime

Simone Ross

Covington & Burling LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileProduct LiabilityWhite Collar Crime

Peter Winik

Latham & Watkins LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileHealth CareEnvironmentalSecuritiesProduct Liability

John Villa

Williams & Connolly LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseBusiness and CorporateLegal Malpractice

David Cohen

Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale, and Dorr LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseGovernment and AdministrativeSecurities

David Ludlow

Sidley Austin LLP · New York City, NJ
Unclaimed profileGovernment and AdministrativeSecuritiesArbitration and MediationWhite 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.