Moonachie Criminal Lawyers

Bar Admissions: 1983 New Jersey; 1984, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1985, U.S.Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Law School: Rutgers University, J.D., cum laude, 1983. College: University of Rochester, B.A. Political Science/Computer Science, 1980. Memberships: Monmouth County Bar Association (Chairman, Meetings and Programs Committee, 1992 - ) (Member, Criminal Practice Committee), New Jersey State Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Biography: Intern to the Honorable Donald P. Anderson, M.P. (Member of the British Parliament), 1979; Law Secretary to the Honorable George P. Helfrich, J.S.C., Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, 1983-1984, Attorney with Cassidy, Despo,...

Joseph J. Bell Jr. found the law firm of the Bell Law Group, P.C. after years in private practice and service in government and politics. Joe's legal experience is primarily in the areas of labor and employment law, county and municipal government, civil rights, criminal law, DUI/DWI and tort law. He earned his Bachelorâs degree from Montclair State University, a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law and an L.L.M. in Labor and Employment Law from New York University. Joe is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, New York State, the United...

Mr. Alfano graduated from Seton Hall University Law School in 1982. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He served as Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor from 1983 through 1985 and prosecuted over a 1,000 cases ranging from homicides, serious drug and sex offenses to juvenile matters, Municipal Appeals, Krol Hearings, Gun Revocation Hearings and Expungements. Former Prosecutor Since leaving the Bergen County Prosecutors Office in 1985 Mr. Alfano has practiced law exclusively in the field of criminal defense representing individuals in high profile homicide, sexual...

Anthony Arturi, Esq. provides dedicated, energetic and loyal representation to his clients to efficiently protect and advance their interests. He has 23 years of experience in representing large and small clients alike, in matters involving real estate transfers and development, finance, contract and business litigation, commercial litigation, employment law, shareholder disputes, contract and real estate disputes, appellate practice, legal ethics, criminal defense and personal injury matters. His representative clients include real estate developers, industrial service companies, shopping center owners, banks and private lenders and numerous small business owners. Mr. Arturi is admitted to practice law in...

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...

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...

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...

Matt graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2008, having majored in Criminal Justice with a focus in Forensic Investigation. While obtaining his degree, he successfully completed an internship with the New Jersey State Police Ballistics Unit in Hamilton, New Jersey. It was there where he learned about comparative bullet/lead analysis, the examination and test firing of firearms, and forensic ballistic testimony in New Jersey courts. In 2012, Matt obtained his J.D. from Faulkner University – Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. While in law school, Matt served as President of the Student Bar Association, was...

Thomas Roughneen served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Union and Essex Counties for nine years. He opened his own law practice in 2014 to serve the unique interests of military members and Veterans and served on active duty and with other law firms through the years. His general practice is in Chatham, New Jersey, where his firm conducts a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, especially for Veterans, Reservists and Active Duty of all branches. He is a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

He enlisted in 1988 and attended Army Basic Training as a Private in the...

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...

I am a self-proclaimed Jersey girl, who despite the cold weather and excessive tolls, refuses to leave the East Coast. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and from there, went on to obtain my Juris Doctor at Fordham University School of Law, in New York City. I have always enjoyed serving as an advocate for criminal defendant rights both in and out of law school. As a part of Fordham’s Criminal Defense Clinic, I successfully aided in the representation of clients from arraignments to dispositions. I have also worked at various public defenders offices...

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

Michael Fernandes graduated from Seton Hall University’s School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Michael began his legal career as a summer intern at Newark’s Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. After finishing the internship, Michael accepted the law clerk position at the prestigious law firm of Aiello, Harris. As a law clerk, he was tasked with researching complex legal issues and assisted the attorneys by writing briefs helped persuade various judges in cases. Michael has passed both, the New Jersey and New York bars, and has been hired as an associate for the law firm...

Mr. Harris received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1984 and his B.A. in Political Science from Fairleigh Dickenson University in 1981. He is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Harris is an active member of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Harris has handled complex civil litigation matters including construction cases and personal injury cases that resulted in multi-million dollar settlements. He also practices extensively in the New Jersey Family Courts.

Monica Madin is a Partner of Madin & Madin LLC and is licensed in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. Over the years, she has represented hundreds of clients in numerous courts in areas such as immigration, real estate, personal injury, workers compensation, debt relief and collections, criminal law, business law and various traffic matters.

Ms. Madin is a Municipal Prosecutor for Morris Township, the Township of Parsippany and Rockaway Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. Ms. Madin is also the special code enforcement prosecutor in Dover, New Jersey.

As prosecutor, Monica Madin is responsible for the prosecution of individuals charged with...

40 years of litigation and transaction experience in Morristown, NJ.

Matthew R. Schutz, Esq. has 38 years experience in the legal profession. As a 1984 Graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School of Yeshiva University, he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in the same year. In addition to 25 years in private practice, Matthew Schutz has over 20 years experience serving as a sitting Administrative Law Judge for New York City’s Parking Violations Bureau. Mr. Schutz provides full and aggressive representation for any matter brought forward, including Moving Violations, Ordinance Violations, Disorderly Person offenses, Expungements, Conditional Discharges, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate, Municipal matters, Collections, Civil and Criminal matters. The office uses technology to quickly and efficiently handle your problems. This coupled with Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.'s...

I am the Legal Director of Centurion Ministries, Inc., d/b/a "Centurion," since 2014. Centurion is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization which was formed in 1982 and is the first organization in the United States devoted exclusively to freeing and exonerating individuals who are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Centurion is a national organization and represents individuals all over the United States. I have over 35 years of experience in post conviction litigation in addition to being an experienced criminal trial and appellate attorney. Prior to becoming Legal Director at Centurion I maintained a private law practice in...

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...

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.

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...

Mr. De Massi concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law (trial and appeals), municipal law, residential and commercial real estate, zoning and planning and wills and estates. Mr. De Massi, during his 39 years as an attorney, has tried cases in the Superior Court in all but two counties of the State, the Federal District Court of New Jersey, and numerous municipal courts. He has argued before the Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. Before becoming of counsel to the firm of Schiller & Pittenger in 2007, Mr. De Massi was a partner in the...

Experienced specialist in criminal, juvenile and municipal court matters throughout the state

Practicing Municipal and Criminal defense law for over 30 years. Over 50 felony trials and thousands of administrative and quasi criminal trials. More DUI/DWI wins than I can possible remember. Our goal is to get the best results possible and we do it by putting the time in that every case deserves. If you want to best representation for your Municipal or Criminal case you need to hire a lawyer with experience. The difference between the best result and any result depends on many factors one being the knowledge and dedication of the lawyer or law firm handling your...

Located in the heart of West Milford Twp. for 20 years. Served West Milford Twp. as Public Defender for 17 years, and Butler Borough as Public Defender for 5 years. After serving as a clerk for the New York State Supreme Court and a stint in the legal department of Towers Financial in NYC, Mr. Affinito decided to practice law in New Jersey where he presently serves the citizens of Passaic, Morris, Bergen and Sussex Counties.

Member of HYMOWITZ LAW GROUP, PLLC

Robert F. Black, Jr. is an attorney and managing partner at HANNAN & BLACK LAW GROUP. Prior to working at HANNAN & BLACK LAW GROUP, Mr. Black was an Associate Attorney at Clark Law Firm, P.C. in New Jersey, was employed by Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt, P.C. in New York, and served on the Board of Directors at the Unemployment Action Center (New York, NY). His trial experience includes DWI, municipal court, personal injury, employment law, landlord-tenant disputes and criminal matters. Mr. Black attended The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University where he graduated with a Juris...

Criminal defense law.