Chester Criminal Lawyers

I am a passionate attorney that seeks to fight for my clients' interests all the while trying to resolve issues as fast and effectively as possible. There is no better feeling than winning a case for a client whether in divorce court, criminal court or civil court. I like to walk the streets I serve and see my clients who salute me for the work I did for them and build long term relationships. Our aim is to win for our clients and to explain the best way to achieve realistic goals. I have been living in Jersey City for...

Managing partner of the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, an eleven (11) attorney criminal defense firm with 12 offices in NJ. Mr. Marshall is a former prosecutor who routinely appears in Superior Court, Municipal Court & Federal Court, priding himself with representation that is thorough, honest and uncompromising. Mr. Marshall also consults for both newspaper and television, appearing on ABC, CNBC, CN12, the Star Ledger, the Home News and Asbury Park Press, and shows like Law and Order. He has received numerous professional distinctions including theTop 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Best Attorneys in America,...

Anthony N. Palumbo, a New Jersey criminal defense and municipal court lawyer and partner at the Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo. He graduated from one of the top law schools in the country, the University Texas School of Law. Attorney Mr. Palumbo serves Union County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and many other counties in the state of New Jersey. He has been practicing criminal trial defense for more than 35 years defending thousands of people charged with drug offenses, assault crimes, child pornography, domestic violence, DUI and traffic offenses including countless defendants in sex offense cases. As a former prosecutor...

Attorney Aalsberg has received National Recognition for his Excellence by 5 Top National Legal Organizations including both the National Trial Lawyers and The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. With 30 years of experience Attorney H. Scott Aalsberg is the Criminal - DWI- and Traffic Ticket Lawyer you need when only Winning Counts. Attorney Aalsberg is endorsed by over 220 Attorneys Nationwide and has been interviewed by numerous news organizations from ABC, CBS and even the NJ Star Ledger. Attorney Aalsberg's ratings across numerous legal organizations speaks for itself. For industry awards Attorney Aalsberg...

Jeffrey Goldblatt represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, alimony, child support, domestic violence, post judgment modification or enforcement applications, college issues, relocation, and emancipation. He also is a state qualified mediator and can mediate your divorce issues. He is collaboratively trained and can represent you in a collaborative setting. He is a selected panelist in the Middlesex County Early Settlement Program. Mr. Goldblatt handles all Municipal court matters including traffic violations and criminal offenses. He is a former Municipal Court Prosecutor. He also represents clients who are seeking Social Security...

Mr. Natoli defends individuals charged in federal, state and municipal court.

Mr. Natoli is a former prosecutor with significant trial experience. While a prosecutor, Mr. Natoli was involved in trials related to vehicular homicide and other felonies that gained media attention.

Mr. Natoli comes from a tight-knit, North Jersey Family. He credits his work ethic to his father, a local businessman, who worked every day to create a better life for his family.

Mr. Natoli is listed as a "Top 40 under 40" lawyer by the National Trial Lawyer's Association.

Carmine R. Villani has been practicing Criminal Law in New Jersey since 1992. As a former municipal prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Villani has experience in all aspects of Criminal Defense as well as DWI/DUI, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Personal Injury Litigation, Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders.

WITH 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE WE WILL HANDLE YOUR CASE WITH EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONALISM! If you would like to discuss your legal matter, please contact us for a free consultation.

I graduated from Arcadia University with a B.A. in Psychology and then worked as a social worker prior to attending law school. While attending lawsuit at night, I worked full time as a paralegal. I completed my law degree at Rutgers University. I have spent my legal career representing adults and children who have been injured in an accident or charged with a crime. Personal injury and criminal defense are highly emotional areas of practice for clients. My psychology degree and social work background provide me with a tremendous amount of value in the practice of law. Clients frequently tell...

Attorney Kristofher Beralo is a founding member of Beralo & Michael. Mr. Beralo grew up in Jersey City attending Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. While still in high school Mr. Beralo joined the military as an Infantry soldier and deployed to the Middle East.

Mr. Beralo continued with his military service where he received numerous commendations and attended specialized schools such as Air Assault, Army Combatives and Drill Sergeant School. Mr. Beralo also served as a Platoon Sergeant for the 98th Division, instructing future leaders to becoming a Drill Sergeant. Currently, Mr. Beralo is a commissioned officer assigned to the...

Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County. After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey...

I, Clifford E. Lazzaro, started my legal journey as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, serving from 1988 to 1992. During this time, I also held the position of Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey from 1991 to 1992. Currently, I am a criminal defense trial attorney, dedicating my practice to handling criminal matters across all jurisdictions of the New Jersey Superior Court and the Federal Courts of New Jersey and New York. My firm focuses on Criminal Defense matters, including Racketeering, Drug Distribution Offenses, and Suppression Motions related to Illegal Searches and Seizures whether...

Joel I. Rachmiel graduated from Newark College of Engineering (now part of N.J.I.T.) in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Rachmiel then worked as a mechanical engineer for several years before entering Seton Hall Law School where he earned his law degree in 1973.

Mr. Rachmiel served as an Assistant Union County Prosecutor from 1973 to 1979, during which time he prosecuted 75 jury trials. He opened his own law office in 1979, where he now limits his practice to plaintiff's personal injury litigation, criminal defense, and municipal court matters, including DWI/DUI.

Mr. Rachmiel became a Certified Criminal...

Joel prosecuted a wide array of cases at the Adult and Juvenile levels. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault. Joel also appeared and argued a number of matters before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Allan Marain is a member of the New Jersey Bar. As such, he practices in Municipal Courts, the Superior Court of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He is authorized to practice before the United States Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Aviation Administration,...

James S. Friedman has been an attorney since 1992. Jim received his bachelor's degree from New York University in 1982, his master's degree from The University of Michigan in 1985, and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1991. While in law school, Jim was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and received the Philip K. Yonge Memorial Award in Bankruptcy and Commercial Law.

Jim is committed to providing personalized, cost-effective legal solutions in all of his matters. He is very practical and results-oriented in his approach to cases. He understands that most of his clients...

My name is Thomas Carroll Blauvelt and I am a lawyer since 1993. I am a former municipal prosecutor for 15 towns, and a former municipal public defender. During my 30 years as a lawyer I take great pride in everyone who calls or comes in my office gets my personal attention! I keep my office small for that reason. You will not be handed off to someone here. When you hire me you will speak with me and be treated with respect. Whether you have a New Jersey DWI or criminal charge, or traffic tickets anywhere in NJ...

I am a Former Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and have been a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Bergen County since 1998. As an Assistant Prosecutor I Served as the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Squad and as the Assistant Trial Chief for the Office. I practice Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI defense, TROs/FROs (Restraining Orders), Domestic Violence and Expungements, primarily in Northern New Jersey's State, Federal and Municipal Courts. I am a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney; a Top 100 Trial Lawyer - NJ; a Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense; and I carry a "Superb 10" Rating...

James J. "J.J." Uliano has been an attorney at Chamlin Uliano & Walsh since 2008. As a Partner, he practices in the Litigation Department by navigating Criminal Law matters in both Municipal and Superior Courts. Mr. Uliano also specializes in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law, Labor Litigation and Estate Litigation. Mr. Uliano earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history at Fairfield University in 2004 before attending the Seton Hall University School of Law to obtain a Juris Doctor degree in 2007. Following graduation, Mr. Uliano served a judicial clerkship with The Honorable Lawrence M. Lawson, the Assignment Judge of the Monmouth Vicinage...

DAVID A. SCHWARTZ is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Mr. Schwartz, an attorney since 1983, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Schwartz was a member of the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California in 1996. As a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, New York, Special Federal Litigation Division, Mr. Schwartz was awarded the Division Chief’s Award for Outstanding Legal Services on...

I am Of Counsel to Maldjian Law Group LLC conveniently located in Tinton Falls, NJ where my primary area of practice is New Jersey criminal and municipal court offenses, from traffic violations and DUI to drug charges and disorderly persons offenses. As a former municipal prosecutor and former co-chair of the Municipal Court Committee of the Monmouth County Bar Association, I have appeared in courts throughout the State of New Jersey and have successfully represented clients charged with DWI and other traffic related offenses, as well as criminal and juvenile matters.

I am an experienced and skilled Criminal Defense Attorney at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall. I exclusively defend clients facing DWI, DUI and Breath Test Refusal charges. I have Alcotest Breathalyzer Certification as well as Instructor Certification in Field Sobriety Testing. I am dedicated to providing the strongest defense based on my clients' unique situations.

I have received numerous awards, being honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top NJ CLE Attorneys, and Ten Leaders in DUI Defense Law. I earned my J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. I am a member of...

Before founding Proetta & Oliver, Keith Oliver, Esq. was a partner at one of the New Jersey’s largest criminal law firms. While there, he handled hundreds of criminal cases and was rewarded by being named as the youngest partner in the firm’s history. Mr. Oliver is well known for his sheer work ethic and out-working his competitors. He brings this same mentality to every client’s case to ensure the highest level of representation.

Over the years, Mr. Oliver has obtained several nominations and awards based on his work in the field of criminal defense including being recognized by his fellow peers...

Maria Noto is certified by the N.J. Supreme Court as a criminal trial attorney. Maria has been named a Super Lawyer by N.J. Monthly every year from 2005 to the present and, in 2005, was also named by N.J. Monthly as one of the top 50 female lawyers. She has also been recognized by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New Jersey. Maria attended Seton Hall Law School and while she was in law school worked as a law clerk for the Essex county Prosecutor’s Office. That experience has proven...

Jose has 23 years of experience in areas including personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, construction site injuries, trucking accidents, nursing home negligence, workers’ compensation, commercial litigation and criminal defense in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has worked for some of the top law firms in South Jersey where he gained much experience handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries. He now puts that experience to work for clients of the Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC .

Jose has also devoted his time and experience to public appointments. He served as a municipal court public defender for 7 years and 4 years...

Hanan M. Isaacs is a mediator, arbitrator, and trial lawyer with offices in Kingston, New Jersey. An experienced commercial and personal injury arbitrator, formerly for the American Arbitration Association’s New Jersey Regional Office, Mr. Isaacs is also an Accredited Professional Mediator (APM) in general civil and divorce matters by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM). Mr. Isaacs is Chair of NJAPM’s Mediation Ethics Review Board and has so served for 5 years. He was NJAPM’s President for the 1999 to 2001 term. His law practice emphasizes employment litigation for workers, business litigation, personal injury law, family law,...

Attorney Jimmy Johnson is Juris Doctor (JD) graduate of Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills Campus, Michigan, USA. In fact, Jimmy Johnson, Esquire is a skilled US Immigration Attorney, Private and Public Criminal Defense Attorneys, and a General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Lawyer with great talents and proven experiences in legal immigration matters including Individual-Family-based and Business-based immigration issues for Jimed Johnson Immigration Services, LLC, Flushing, NY; Law Office of Osa Igunbor, Poughkeepsie, NY; Proskauer Rose, LLP; & Law Office of Adebukola Adetula, Irvington, NJ. Besides having his Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree with concentration on...

Robert J. DeGroot has been practicing law for over 40 years providing a tenacious & thorough defense for his clients in Federal & State criminal cases. He is admitted to the state bars of New Jersey and New York. When not practicing law, Mr. DeGroot enjoys cooking, sports, and spending time with his family.

Avvo.com has rated my legal services as "10/10 - Superb" and I have been included in the SuperLawyers - Rising Star listing for criminal defense the past 3 years. My entire career has been dedicated to prosecuting and defending those accused of criminal charges and serious motor vehicle offenses such as DWI and other moving violations. We also handle appeals, expungements, juvenile offenses, and assist those seriously injured in accidents, assaults, and other unfortunate events. Call anytime for a free consultation on your case.

Michael is a passionate trial lawyer. He puts his heart and soul into fighting for his clients. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. As a former public defender, Michael has defended the poor, the forgotten, and the damned against a government that has seemingly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute criminal allegations. He has spent the last six years cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases, obtaining results that have proven favorable for his clients. He knows what it’s like to...

I am associated with the law firm of Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan, LLC. Before joining the firm, I served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard T. Sules in the Essex County Superior Court of New Jersey - Criminal Part and also as a legal intern for the Honorable Joseph V. Isabella in the Hudson County Superior Court - Criminal Part. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Pace University, cum laude, and my Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. I am admitted to practice in the State of New...

William Proetta has dedicated his career to practicing criminal and DWI defense in New Jersey. After establishing his own law firm and serving in several partnership roles in some of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, he co-founded Proetta & Oliver, LLC. with partner Keith G. Oliver, Esq. The firm is committed to providing superior defense representation to clients in criminal, DWI, juvenile, and restraining order matters in municipal and superior courts throughout New Jersey. With several office locations, including in Jersey City, Edison, Cranford, and Point Pleasant, Mr. Proetta and his firm provide free consultations and convenient...

Ms. Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. She is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully defended criminal defendants in both states.

Ms. Sutnick has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and in 2018 was selected to its Top 50 Women list. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Ms. Sutnick is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and the co-chair of the Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. She was a guest commentator...

Mr. Peyrouton is a Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney located in Bergen County, NJ
He has the distinction of representing clients before the New Jersey Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Mr. Peyrouton has earned the highest honors for outstanding & exceptional service as a Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Best Criminal Lawyers by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and is designated as a NJ Rising Star & Super Lawyer.

He has handled many high-profile cases involving attempted...

Andrew’s first job as a lawyer was with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, where he was a Deputy Attorney General for approximately seven years. As a government trial attorney, he learned “his way around a courtroom” as well as how to effectively and persuasively write legal documents. As a Deputy Attorney General, Andrew gained invaluable litigation experience in both State and Federal Courts, arguing motions before judges, negotiating settlements before mediators, taking and defending over 800 depositions, and trying both bench and jury trials.

After working with the New Jersey Attorney General, over the next eight years, Andrew further honed...

Standing up to the government and advocating for the accused is what Jacob V. Hudnut (Jake) loves most about his work. Prior to joining Spar Bernstein, Jake managed his own criminal defense practice for six years and represented over 500 persons charged with felony crimes. He successfully tried many cases to verdict in front of juries with excellent results for his clients. During that time he also served as a Jersey City public defender, counseling countless individuals charged with misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses. Jake’s career began as a Special Assistant to a Commissioner of the Port Authority...

Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Kevin Abessi is a heavily credentialed attorney with a background that is tailored to handle the challenges of family and business. As a client-facing professional with deep academic and professional exposures to finance and investment, Kevin and Abessi Law are well-equipped to handle the sort of financial and business matters that are often at play with matters pertaining to divorce, spousal/child support, contract negotiation, estate planning, and so much more. Abessi Law understands that facilitating legal services is about more than just lawyering, which is why it endeavors to be just as well...

The law office of Louis G. DeAngelis is a highly respected law firm in Bergen County, NJ. As a public defender, Mr. DeAngelis has defended thousands of cases over the past decade including major felony crimes, such as armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes.

In 2005, Mr. DeAngelis started his own criminal law practice in Englewood, NJ. Since the practice opened its doors, Mr. DeAngelis has devoted his professional career to representing individuals who been charged with criminal offenses and DWI violations. His trial experience – as a public defender and as...