Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From New Jersey

In New Jersey, getting charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, assault, or fraud—can upend everything fast. With aggressive prosecutors and strict laws, you need a defense that’s smart, tough, and ready to act. Whether you’re in Newark, Trenton, or a small town, the right attorney makes all the difference. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across New Jersey—respected pros known for sharp strategy, courtroom strength, and standing up for your rights without backing down.

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Nicholas A. Moschella, Jr.

Nicholas A. Moschella, Jr.

  • The Law Office of Nicholas A. Moschella, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Thomas R. Calcagni
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Licensing, Litigation, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Termination
Christopher D. Adams
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Business Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Federal Crime, Government Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Litigation, ...
Aditya Surti

Aditya Surti

  • Law Offices of Aditya Surti LLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Asylum, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, ...
Frank J. Sciro Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Identity Theft, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Peter R. Willis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Dwaine Williamson
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, ...
Adam W. Toraya
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime
Anthony C. Mack
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Products Liability, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
Howard W. Bailey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Insurance Claims, Sex Crimes
Lorraine M. Medeiros
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Judge Jose L. Linares
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Class Action, Copyright, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation, Patent, ...
Victor A. Afanador
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, Class Action, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, ...
Alan Kraminsky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
Yan Rudikh
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Slip & Fall Accidents, Social Security & Disability, Workers' Compensation
Clifford P. Yannone
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, State, Local & Municipal, ...
Shawn P. Barnes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Licensing, Litigation
Vishnu N. Khemraj
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Asylum, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, Commercial Real Estate, ...
Derek A. DeCosmo
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Deportation, Drug Crime, Family-Based Immigration, ...
Husain A. Gatlin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Abe Jaloudi
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Employment, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Arbitration, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Jeremy Lackey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Nickita A. Alexiades
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Limited Liability Company (LLC), ...
Rasheedah R. Terry
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Immigration, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Federal Crime, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Steven H. Wolff

Steven H. Wolff

  • The Law Office of Steven H. Wolff LLC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...

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