How are criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey ranked here?

By the same Bayesian score shown on each profile: every business starts at 3.5, a review's weight halves every 90 days, verified customers count fully and unverified reviews at 60 percent, and reviews from the business's own staff are excluded. A business needs 3 counted reviews to hold a position; until then it is listed without one. Nothing a business pays for enters the calculation.

Why do some criminal defense lawyers here have no score yet?

Because fewer than 3 customers have reviewed them on RooVello. The directory lists businesses from public map data with their websites so the first review has somewhere to land; a profile earns a score as reviews arrive.

Why do so many law firm reviews say little about the result?

Because many matters settle confidentially and lawyers cannot discuss them. Reviews that describe communication, honesty about odds and billing are the useful ones.

Can a criminal defense lawyer remove a negative review here?

No. A business can reply and can flag a review for a moderator with a reason. Removals carry a reason code and an appeal.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey

180 criminal defense lawyers are listed in New Jersey (NJ). None has 3 counted reviews yet, so there is no ranking; the first reviews decide it. Every review shows how it was collected and whether the customer was verified, and paying never changes a position. How scores work · markdown

Cities in New Jersey

Criminal Defense Lawyers listed in New Jersey

Nobody here has three counted reviews yet, so there is no ranking; the list is alphabetical within the score. Know one of these businesses? Your review starts its score.

Advani LawPiscataway, NJ
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Anthony P. AlfanoLyndhurst, NJ
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Artusa Law Firm, P.C.Jersey City, NJ
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Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLCHaddon Heights, NJ
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Bernstein & DiBenedetto Aggressive Criminal AttorneysNew Brunswick, NJ
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Brett M. Rosen, Esq.Elizabeth, NJ
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Brian J Neary Law OfficesHackensack, NJ
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Brownstone LawSouth Orange, NJ
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Bryak & AssociatesEast Brunswick, NJ
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Carlos E. Jimenez, Esq.Perth Amboy, NJ
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Charles Block - Attorney At LawVoorhees, NJ
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Cohen & BernsteinClifton, NJ
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Constance Kresge StickleSparta, NJ
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Daniel Berger, Esq.Toms River, NJ
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David Fronefield, Attorney at LawHackensack, NJ
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David L. PineFair Lawn, NJ
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Denholtz Criminal DefenseMorristown, NJ
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Denis F. DriscollParsippany-Troy Hills Twp, NJ
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Di Stefano BrianBayville, NJ
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DiLorenzo & RushHackensack, NJ
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EF Chowdhry Law Practice, A Limited Liability CompanyNeptune Twp, NJ
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Edward G. Appel, Attorney at LawTurnersville, NJ
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Eric W. Feinberg, Esq.Mount Holly, NJ
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Fernandez Garcia LawMorristown, NJ
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Francois Law OfficeElizabeth, NJ
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Gambone LawMoorestown, NJ
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Gannes & Musico, LLPNorth Bergen, NJ
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Garber Law Offices LLCHaddon Heights, NJ
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Garces, Grabler & LeBrocqPlainfield, NJ
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Gaylord PoppCherry Hill, NJ
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Gelman Law, LLCCherry Hill Township, NJ
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Gigliotti Law Group - Courtroom SharksCherry Hill, NJ
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Goldstein & Handwerker, LLPMountainside, NJ
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Gregg A. Wisotsky - Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.CMorristown, NJ
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Greggory M. Marootian, Esq., Attorney At LawLivingston, NJ
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H Scott Aalsberg,esq P.cEast Brunswick, NJ
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Herbst Law FirmEmerson, NJ
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Herron Law Firm, LLCMarlton, NJ
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Hoerst III Frank JMWoodstown, NJ
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Hugh E. Lucariello, Esq.Toms River, NJ
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JD Law GroupCherry Hill, NJ
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Jack R. Martin EsquireAbsecon, NJ
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Jack Venturi LawNew Brunswick, NJ
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James Porfido, Attorney at LawMorristown, NJ
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James S. Friedman, LLCNew Brunswick, NJ
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John C. Iannelli Attorney at LawBlackwood, NJ
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John Gallina, Esq.Flemington, NJ
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Johnson & Johnson, EsqsDover, NJ
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Jones & OrtizGlassboro, NJ
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Jose Silva Jr. LLCBridgeton, NJ
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Choosing criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey

Reviews of a criminal defense lawyer tell you about communication, billing and whether clients understood what was happening in their matter. They cannot tell you whether the lawyer was right, and a lawyer's replies are limited by confidentiality, so read cautious responses as professional, not evasive.

Worth checking before you call

Active bar license and discipline history on your state bar's site.
A written engagement letter with fee structure and what is and is not included.
How often clients were updated, according to reviews.
Experience in your specific matter type, not just the practice area.
Who will actually handle the work: the lawyer you met or an associate.

Questions people ask

How are criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey ranked here?: By the same Bayesian score shown on each profile: every business starts at 3.5, a review's weight halves every 90 days, verified customers count fully and unverified reviews at 60 percent, and reviews from the business's own staff are excluded. A business needs 3 counted reviews to hold a position; until then it is listed without one. Nothing a business pays for enters the calculation.
Why do some criminal defense lawyers here have no score yet?: Because fewer than 3 customers have reviewed them on RooVello. The directory lists businesses from public map data with their websites so the first review has somewhere to land; a profile earns a score as reviews arrive.
Why do so many law firm reviews say little about the result?: Because many matters settle confidentially and lawyers cannot discuss them. Reviews that describe communication, honesty about odds and billing are the useful ones.
Can a criminal defense lawyer remove a negative review here?: No. A business can reply and can flag a review for a moderator with a reason. Removals carry a reason code and an appeal.