Normandy Beach Criminal Lawyers

Ted Baker is a seasoned trial attorney with 20 years’ experience handling a variety of complex and sensitive legal matters. His practice focuses on issues involving the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), formerly known as DYFS, adoptions, kinship legal guardianships, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Ted has represented countless individuals in litigation pertaining to abuse and neglect of children, termination of parental rights, grandparents’ rights, and administrative matters. He has also successfully represented clients in a wide array of criminal matters, from homicide to municipal offenses, including child endangerment matters. He brings compassion, dedication, and zealous...

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...

CERTIFIED BY THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT AS A CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY

Samuel Louis Sachs, Esq. attended Trenton State College (now the College of New Jersey) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude. He also attended the National Law Center of George Washington University, and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree, with honors. Mr. Sachs is admitted to practice law before: the Supreme Court of the United States of America; the Third Circuit Court of Appeals; the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey; and all courts in the State of New Jersey including the Supreme Court...

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...

At the Law Office of Randy P. Davenport, Esq., founding lawyer Randy P. Davenport has successfully defended individuals facing the most severe legal issues. For years, he took on difficult cases with confidence, gaining the respect of the judiciary, prosecutors, his peers, and courthouse personnel. Attorney Davenport wants to help people like you — individuals charged with felony offenses and municipal court violations. He will bring his years of experience as a hard-fighting trial attorney to bear in your case — thoroughly investigating the charges against you, fully preparing your case for trial, and proceeding into the courtroom unafraid to stand...

Thaddeus "Ted" Mikulski is a passionate and committed advocate for persons who have been harmed or wronged by the acts of others. He represents individuals on claims involving employee rights, legal malpractice, consumer rights, serious personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights and workers' compensation. He also represents businesses in litigation and he counsels business owners on diverse legal matters including employment law issues, litigation avoidance, contract negotiations and insurance coverage disputes. As a former prosecutor, he also represents individuals charged with crimes and traffic offenses. In his thirty-seven years of practice, Thaddeus Mikulski has helped more than three thousand...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Spanish speaking attorney representing clients in northern and central New Jersey.

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.

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...

Practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense (and selected civil rights police brutality cases) in state courts in New Jersey and every federal district court in the United States. An experienced trial and appellate attorney who has handled hundreds of cases to conclusion, with a high percentage resulting in not guilty jury verdicts after trial, or dismissals, or pleas favorable to the defendant, for the last 22 years. Attorney has argued successfully and won before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL. Do NOT pay a fine at the violations window. You could be paying a small fine that can result in points on your license and/or higher insurance rates for years to come. My office should be the first call that make after being stopped by the police. I handle every type of traffic violation. I handle criminal cases, including shoplifting, simple and aggravated assault, fraud, fights, drug cases, and domestic violence. My schooling consists of the following: St. Mary's of the Assumption...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.