Manahawkin Criminal Lawyers

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...

Stephanie K. Heimann received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where she received the Barrister’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was a founding member of the International Criminal Court Moot Court Team.

Stephanie has clerkship experience in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, The Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and she held a clerkship at the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland. Before joining the Lento Law Group, Stephanie worked as an intelligence analyst for the City of New York in the Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigating financial...

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...

I am a general practice attorney and my firm offers a full range of legal services to our clients, from family law, real estate law, to criminal law and municipal law. Over the years, I have developed long-standing relationships with clients. I seek to resolve disputes in the most reasonable cost-effective manner, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution alternative. When a legal matter is beyond resolution outside of the court room, you can be confident in my ability to present your case persuasively before the Court. I have in excess of 33 experience in...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Experienced Jersey Shore and Central New Jersey Criminal and DUI Attorney. Attentive and Diligent Representation. Free Consultations.

Jennifer Kathryn Powell Mondesire has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2003. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law. Jennifer clerked for now retired Judge Mark Bernstein in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas 2003-2004. Following her Clerkship, Jennifer worked as an Assistant Defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 2004-2009.

In 2009, Jennifer went into private practice where she represented clients in all areas of law with emphasis on Criminal Defense.

Jennifer also has served as an Arbitrator for the First Judicial...

Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. has more than 29 years of legal experience. He has battled through hundreds of divorces and family related matters. He has been an active member of the Middlesex County Family Inn of Court. He has achieved the status of a Master member by the INN. He has filed more than 2,000 bankruptcies in his career. Moreover, he has handled more than 2,500 traffic violations in his career. Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. provides cost effective legal services at rates that the public can afford!

Mr. Sliwinski, Esq. is an attorney who devotes his practice to providing quality and affordable legal...

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,...

Based on my successes in courtrooms throughout NJ, I consider myself to be one of the top DWI & Criminal Defense Law Firms in the state of New Jersey. If you need help with a driving while intoxicated charge or a criminal offense, give me a call for a free consultation.

I had the privilege of working as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for over 26 years. During my tenure, I was assigned to the Appellate/Motion Section and served as the Director for PTI/Case Screening and Forfeiture. I also acted as the Municipal Prosecutor Supervisor for 6 years. My experience has given me a unique insight into the Criminal Justice System as well as the court system. I am therefore eminently qualified to handle Criminal Law appeals. I also handle appeals involving DCPP findings of abuse and neglect as well as Domestic Violence matters and Final Restraining...

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....