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Mark Cheser

All Superior and Municipal Courts in NJ
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets ...
  • New Jersey
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Biography

I was born and raised in NJ. graduating Emory Law School, Atlanta Georgia in 1978. I was a Governor's Intern assigned to the Union County Prosecutor in 1977 while in Law School and became an Assistant Prosecutor there,1980-83. I was assigned to the Appellate Section, Juvenile Section, Assignment Judge's Trial Team, Elizabeth Project Trial Team, and the Narcotic Strike Force, handling over 300 files and trying 28 case to verdict. I learned how the police and prosecutors think and act.

I have only practiced criminal defense since leaving the Prosecutor's Office, first as a partner at Nassberg & Cheser 1983-1988, and then a solo practitioner from 1988- to the present, altogether 35 years. The N.J.Supreme Court designated me a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney in 1989, a distinction held by less than 1% of the bar. The Supreme Court has reissued this certification four times through to the present. I was named Master of the Richard Hughes Inn of Court, the highest designation of that organization, an association of trial attorneys and Judges. Super Lawyer magazine has listed me numerous times. All of these entities can be contacted to verify the status and method of awarding recognition.

I have handled cases from murder to speeding and have represented thousands of clients. I have appeared in nearly all the Municipal and Superior Courts of N.J. as well as the Federal District Court of N.J. I handle all cases in the office personally.

My office philosophy is to prepare and argue every case, no matter how minor the charge, as if it is a homicide. I always attempt to resolve matters with the least risk to my clients at the lowest cost possible. The aim in every case is dismissal or acquittal. I hate to lose.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Juvenile Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
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  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My office prefers flat fees or a series of flat fees but will work hourly if preferred by the cliet.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Georgia
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New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
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Professional Experience
sole practitioner
Mark M. Cheser Attorney at Law
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practiced only criminal defense
Partner
Nassberg & Cheser
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practices criminal defense
Assistant Prosecutor
Union County Prtosecutor's Office
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Education
Emory University
J.D. (1978) | Law
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Honors: Moot Court Society
Activities: Atlanta Legal Aid
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Miami University of Ohio
B.A. (1974) | History, Political Science, Philosophy
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Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
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Awards
Master
Richard Hughes Inn of Court
Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar  # 008871979
Member
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Certifications
Criminal Trial Attorney 1989-present
N.J. Supreme Court
Legal Answers
63 Questions Answered
Q. Seeking legal advice on fabricated accusations and medical situation affecting hearings.
A: MOre information is needed. Are you a US citizen? What is your question? What are the hearings? Why were incarcerated? Why were you released? It sounds like an immigration attorney may be a better bet.
Q. Can a parole officer request email and password?
A: More information is needed. Can't say without kowing the conditons of parole or the reason for it. On pron crimes I k ow it is usually a conditon to monitor on line use.
Q. Will my uninsured 19-year-old face jail time for careless driving in NJ?
A: More information is needed. Was there a licensed driver with him? If not they can write a driving without a license. I think they have 90 days. They also can write a driving with no insurance but they did not as yet, but again I think they have 90 days. (the normal SOL is 30 days but i think these charges are the loger SOL). They could be giving a break or they could write more. Was he driving your car? if so they can get you for allowing him to drive without a license and allowing him to drive an uninsured car. They aslo can file a no insurance charge against the owner of the vehicle. Is there a problem? I cannot say but there sure could be. At 19 the courts do not consider him a child. On the careless he is not facing any suspension and at only 2 points no real problem with MVC. But if those other charges are filed suspension is in the cards, in fact a given. The statute has a jail provision but I have never in 45 years seen any jail, any jail, on such a charge or even the more serious charges I mentioned. Then again you do not mention the town and some Judges down south could consider that but again it would be a first in my experience. ... Read More
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2424 Morris Ave Suite #202
Union, NJ 07083
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