Brenden T. Shur

Brenden T. Shur is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney who represents clients in serious criminal and municipal matters. His work includes assault, domestic violence, theft, drug charges, DUI, homicide, juvenile cases, weapons offenses, white collar crimes, traffic matters, and related defense proceedings. He brings trial advocacy and legal writing skills to cases that require careful investigation, persuasive presentation, and a clear defense narrative for prosecutors, judges, and juries.

Shur earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law – Camden and is a graduate of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. In law school, he was recognized as a Top-10 Oralist and an octofinalist in the Honorable James Hunter III Memorial Advanced Moot Court Competition. His legal training built on an earlier journalism career that emphasized research, writing, fact development, and close observation of court proceedings.

Shur worked as a reporter for the Press of Atlantic City and the Ocean County Observer before practicing law. As a court and police reporter, he observed criminal trials, including capital murder cases, and gained direct familiarity with how cases unfold in court. He now uses that research and writing background in criminal defense, focusing on the facts, legal issues, and narrative that shape how prosecutors and courts evaluate an accused person’s case.

Brenden T. Shur combines courtroom advocacy with a journalist’s focus on facts, research, and clear communication. He is active in organizations including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Atlantic County Bar Association, Cape May County Bar Association, and New Jersey State Bar Association. His practice is centered on protecting clients facing criminal accusations and preparing cases for negotiation, motion practice, or trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of John J. Zarych
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Atlantic County Bar Association
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers
• Member, Cape May County Bar Association
• Member, NRA

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers School of Law – Camden
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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