Belvidere Criminal Lawyers

Michael Peter Rubas is an aggressive litigator and the founding member of the firm. His legal practice focuses on litigation, specializing in criminal defense, DWI defense, municipal court, and commercial litigation matters. Following his graduation with high honors - magna cum laude - from The Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, Mr. Rubas served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Thomas C. Brown, J.S.C. of the Essex County Superior Court. After his clerkship, Mr. Rubas was a member of the litigation departments for two of New Jersey largest law firms, Saiber, P.C. and Budd Larner,...

Michael L. Detzky has been representing individuals and business in bankruptcy for over thirty years. He served as a member of the private panel of Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Trenton for over 15 years and lectures extensively on bankruptcy issues for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing legal education and the U.S. Navy. Mr. Detzky brings a unique element to bankruptcy law practice. As a highly respected member of the New Jersey Bankruptcy Bar, he will enable clients with both New Jersey and New York connections to seamlessly accomplish...

Mr. Raymond joined Raymond Coleman Heinold & Norman in October of 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Raymond served as the law clerk to the Honorable John A. Almeida, J.S.C., for the 2007 to 2008 court year. After his term as a judicial clerk, Mr. Raymond joined the Burlington County Prosecutor Office, where he served as an Assistant Prosecutor from September of 2008 to October of 2012. In his four years with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. Raymond experienced all aspects of criminal litigation from case investigation, prosecution, and through the appellate process. In addition to...

In his 20 years of experience, Doug has been appointed to numerous positions. When looking for an experienced Municipal Court attorney, you should know that Mr. Jones is a former Municipal Prosecutor/Alternate Municipal Prosecutor who served in 27 towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties including the following Courts - Barnegat, Bay Head, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Brick, Brielle, Eagelswood, Harvey Cedars, Holmdel, Howell, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Lavallette, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Manasquan, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Ocean Township (Waretown), Point Pleasant Beach, Point Pleasant Borough, Plumsted (New Egypt), Seaside Park, Ship Bottom, South Toms River, Stafford Township (Manahawkin), Surf...

John is the President of the Ocean County Bar Association. He is a prosecutor in South Toms River, NJ. John always answers the phone and you will always be talking directly to the attorney not his staff. Free phone consultations. Credit cards and pay Pal accepted.

Our firm has a proven track record for nearly two decades of turning hopeless legal prosecutions into acquittals, not guilty verdicts, very favorable pleas and dismissals with prejudice. We maintain a boutique operation so we can continue to provide the specialized attention and detail that you deserve. To our past clients we thank you for your patience, cooperation, and loyalty. To our future clients we thank you for taking the time to read about us and welcome the opportunity to advocate for you. We believe in one thing here at The Law Office of Michael A. Grasso, Esq., LLC and that is...

Thomas P. Connelly, Jr. is an experienced trial attorney representing individual and corporate clients in civil and criminal litigation matters in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and social security disability claimants nationwide. Mr. Connelly's experience includes litigation of matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, employment and discrimination law, matrimonial law, medical malpractice, commercial cases, contracts, social security disability, workers compensation, complex litigation, including rico, qui tam, habeus corpus, and mandamus, probate and orphan’s court, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, criminal and traffic defense, and prosecution of appeals through the highest state courts. Mr. Connelly has tried numerous cases to verdict. He is admitted...

Leonard Biddison is the founder of The Law Offices of Leonard D. Biddison, a criminal defense firm dedicated to defending clients facing criminal charges, DWI offenses, and restraining orders. Mr. Biddison has been representing defendants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over 20 years, during which time he has achieved countless successful results and grateful clients who count on him when facing the burden of allegations. Having earned a reputation for dedication and superior performance in negotiations and at trial, Mr. Biddison has been named among the Top 100 Criminal Lawyers, by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has a...

New Jersey native Kevin A. Buchan concentrates his legal practice in the areas of criminal defense, administrative law, and ethics proceedings. He regularly handles all phases of criminal litigation at both the state and federal levels.



Kevin’s interest in criminal defense work began in law school when he served as an intern in the office of the Union County Prosecutor. From that time on, he knew that he wanted to devote his career to criminal law. Following law school, Kevin served as a criminal law clerk for the Honorable William L’E. Wertheimer, J.S.C. This experience gave him further insight...

I have been practicing law in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area for 30 years. I recently returned to the office I began my career in.

Ms. Scully has been an attorney since 1989. She is a graduate of Touro College of Law in New York. Before graduating, she spent her last year as an intern in the Office of the District Attorney. After graduating, she accepted a position as an Assistant District Attorney and immediately began her jury trial experience. As a municipal lawyer, Ms. Scully successfully argued petty theft cases, traffic tickets, speeding cases, and other issues typical of a municipal law practice. In 1991, Ms. Scully accepted a position as an Assistant Prosecutor in Cape May County. In 1993, she transferred to the...

Mary Ann R. Andrews has experience appearing in court on various types of proceedings. Her areas of practice include personal injury, matrimonial/family law, workers’ compensation, landlord/tenant, and municipal court matters. As an attorney, she is aware of the importance of client relations as well as the importance of all pre-trial filings and will handle a matter from inception to trial.

Ms. Andrews was privileged to perform as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Deborah J. Venezia, P.J.F.P. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage, Chancery Division, Family Part. Her experiences with Judge Venezia exposed her...

James B. Seplowitz is a criminal defense lawyer dedicated to zealously representing his clients.

Michael Maher is a former Senior Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor who will use his extensive criminal trial experience to defend criminal,municipal court,and traffic charges. He also handles Family Law, Landlord/Tenant,and Personal Injury cases.

Over three decades of cases have taken Mr. Ward throughout the 21 counties of New Jersey, from Hackensack to Cape May, Toms River to Trenton, and from traffic offenses to homicide charges. Your choice of legal representation will make all the difference to your experience. Whatever your legal needs, Robert P. Ward can guarantee you dedication, individual attention, and a high level of service. In the present economic conditions the thought of expensive legal costs can be a worrying prospect. Robert P. Ward understands this and as such, client fees are considered on a case-by-case basis. No...

At The Law Offices of Todd Wilson, LLC, Mr. Wilson advises and represents individuals and companies in a wide variety of civil and criminal matters. He has extensive experience in federal and state courts, and is admitted in NJ, NY, and PA. His practice includes commercial litigation and business disputes, representing children and their families in special education matters, criminal and municipal court defense, and wills, trusts & estates.

Attorney Gregory Dibsie has been practicing law for over 16 years and is licensed in the States of New Jersey, Tennessee and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Well respected as an aggressive adversary, expert litigator and fair negotiator, Greg is seasoned with many years of practice offering a superior representation to all clients. Taking this power of expertise and coupling it with his renowned talent for relating to his clients on their level, Greg instills confidence and security in his clients which we all need when choosing our legal representation. Offering A Full Service Law Office focused on all facets of...

Jerry Elashmawy was raised in Bergen County and has developed a wide range of realtionshps in the community. Mr. Elashmawy is an active trial attorney that is dedicated to advocating for his clients. Mr. Elashmawy has serviced New jersey redidents for nearly a decade in the following practice areas: Family law, divorce, mediation, alimony, palimony, prenuptial agreements, custody, support. Mr. Elashmawy also represents criminal defendnats facing charges of kidnapping, forgery, theft, assault, DWI, license suspension, white colalr crimes, drug possession and sales, auto theft, gun possession, and other serious criminal offenses.

Kelli has been practicing exclusively in the area of matrimonial law since her admission to the New Jersey State Bar Association in 2005 and has significant experience handling all types of family law matters including, divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and issues relating to college expenses/college contribution. Kelli also has significant experience in handling abuse and neglect matters involving the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (f/k/a DYFS). At this firm, Kelli will continue representing client in all aspects of Family Law.

Kelli is a 2005 graduate of Seton Hall Law School and received her B.A. from...

Teri Lodge is the founding member and senior partner at The Law Offices of Teri S. Lodge, L.L.C. She has over 25 years of experience aggressively defending criminal matters in all New Jersey superior and municipal courts and in all federal courts in New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Ms. Lodge also has over 25 years of experience aggressively and compassionately handling family law matters. The clients she accepts are those who share her vision that you should get everything you deserve, while also preserving family relationships as much as possible for a peaceful future.

Ms. Lodge has also represented...

Ms. Alcalde's practice areas consist of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Law, Complex Removal Litigation in Federal Immigration Court, Criminal Law Defense and Municipal Court Litigation. She has counseled U.S. employers on the benefits of I-9 compliance and other general business related visas, such as sponsoring and transferring foreign national employees. She has also advised foreign nationals in investing and establishing businesses in the U.S. For the past six years Ms. Alcalde has specialized in the defense of foreign nationals facing deportation on various levels. Her experience in the Municipal and Superior Courts of the State of New Jersey makes her...

Keith Hirschorn has been practicing law since 2001, focusing his practice on criminal defense and municipal law, including DUI and traffic offenses. He is fully prepared to represent people with legal needs in Jersey City and throughout Hudson County. Keith has tried more than 25 jury trials and handled countless other criminal, juvenile and municipal matters from inception to conclusion.

Mr. Ferreira developed his legal and litigation skills as an associate with the famed Hackensack attorney Kevin G. Roe. During his time with Mr. Roe, Adamo assisted clients facing criminal charges in Federal, State and local municipal courts in both New Jersey and New York. Cases involving white collar and blue-collar crimes were personally handled by Mr. Ferreira, including cases involving murder, international drug distribution and white-collar fraud. After his tenure with Mr. Roe, Adamo began providing legal services in the civil arena where he has defended Healthcare Fraud Prosecution cases, construction contractor fraud and other related consumer fraud matters....

Attorney Raheem S. Watson is the Founder of the Watson Law Firm. Prior to founding the Watson Law Firm, Raheem was the Managing Attorney at The Smyler Firm—a minority-owned firm specializing in Public Finance and Municipal Law.

As a graduate of the inaugural class at Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Raheem served as Senior Notes Editor & Articles Editor of the Drexel Law Review. At Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Raheem concentrated his studies in Business & Entrepreneurial Law, one of the three areas of specialization offered at Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law....

Joseph graduated from the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ and attended Lafayette College in Easton, PA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Lafayette, he was a member of their Division 1 baseball team and the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Joseph then attended the New York Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Upon graduation, he passed both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams. As a result of his high performance on the Pennsylvania Bar Exam, he was requested to and indeed graded essays for the bar preparatory company Barbri. Prior...

Mr. Di Stefano has handled well over a thousand Municipal Court/Traffic and Criminal cases with a strong concentration in DWI/DUI violations and Criminal Defense. In addition to Municipal Court violations, Mr. Di Stefano has extensive experience in defending clients on indictable offenses in the Superior Court system. He has successfully argued civil and criminal appeals before the Appellate Division as well as the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In addition to criminal defense work his firm also handles Workers' Compensation claims, Personal Injury matters, business/civil litigation claims, and residential real estate transactions. Mr. Di Stefano's practice experience and reputation...

Alex Settle is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney. With years of experience defending clients against a wide range of charges, Alex is known for his dedication and expertise in criminal defense. He previously served as an Assistant Prosecutor at the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, where he led the Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force. Currently, Alex is a Public Defender in Atlantic County, representing clients charged with some of the most serious offenses. Throughout his career, he has tried numerous cases to verdict, both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney,...