Howard W. Bailey

Howard W. Bailey, Esq., brings over forty years of experience in criminal law, including more than thirty years as a successful trial attorney. A graduate of New York Law School in 1987, he is admitted to practice in New Jersey. He has defended clients statewide against charges ranging from domestic violence and sex assault to racketeering and murder.

Mr. Bailey’s practice encompasses representation in complex cases involving official misconduct, drug trafficking, robbery, carjacking, insurance fraud, and related matters, including Megan’s Law, restraining orders, extraditions, probation violations, DWI, and motor vehicle offenses. His record of effective advocacy demonstrates both his courtroom skill and his unwavering commitment to client defense.

Before founding his Newark criminal defense firm, Mr. Bailey worked as a police officer and later as an Assistant Essex County Prosecutor. This rare combination of law enforcement and prosecutorial experience gives him an insider’s view of the criminal justice system, allowing him to anticipate the State’s strategies and build strong, proactive defense plans that protect his clients’ rights at every stage of their case.

With decades of courtroom experience, Mr. Bailey has successfully represented clients in both Superior and Municipal Courts across New Jersey. He understands the significant impact that criminal charges have on a person’s family, career, and reputation, and he approaches every case with determination, diligence, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

Today, Howard W. Bailey remains a trusted advocate for individuals facing the most serious criminal allegations. His combination of investigative insight, prosecutorial knowledge, and trial-tested experience enables him to deliver the skilled representation clients need when their freedom and future are on the line.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bailey & Toraya, LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• William Paterson University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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