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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys

Whether drug possession, drunk driving, a minor infraction, or a serious criminal charge, being charged with an indictable offense in New Jersey puts your future at risk. You could pay hefty fines. Your prospects for employment or eligibility for government benefits could be damaged. You could lose your freedom if convicted.

When you hire the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, you hire one of the largest and most experienced criminal defense teams in the state of New Jersey. As former prosecutors and public defenders from cities and counties across the state, our attorneys know what you are up against and how to achieve the best outcome. We have qualifications and an understanding of the criminal process that we consider unparalleled across the state.

With us, you won’t just get pushed to take a plea deal. Instead, we will explore all your options and fight hard for a full dismissal. Because we are familiar with municipal, county, and federal courts and their prosecutors, our lawyers have valuable insight into the best approach to secure a dismissal, acquittal, or favorable plea bargain.

Talk is cheap. You need muscle to get the best result. You need the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

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Why Do Clients Choose Our New Jersey Criminal Defense Law Firm?

Our Experience Speaks Volumes

With 12 accomplished New Jersey criminal defense attorneys, we have one of the state’s largest and most experienced law firms of its kind. Our team of certified criminal trial attorneys includes:

  • Lawyers with more than 200 years of combined legal experience in criminal law
  • Former county and municipal prosecutors and public defenders from over 25 towns and counties across New Jersey
  • Former directors for major crimes, trial divisions, juvenile divisions, economic crimes, gun task forces and drug task forces
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When You Need Us, We’re There
Things happen quickly after an initial arrest, and time is critical. From the moment you call us, we take action immediately to start work on your case. Our lawyers are available to clients anytime — even nights and weekends.
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We Use an Insider’s Approach
We are widely recognized for developing smart defense strategies that are tailored to our clients’ needs. Our approach is to look at each case through the prosecution’s eyes and from a defense standpoint — and we can tell whether the prosecution has a weak case.
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Our Experience Speaks Volumes
As a large statewide criminal firm, we have the extensive resources and connections needed to thoroughly investigate cases and fight in court. Our network of experts has offered crucial testimony that poked holes and offered reasonable doubt in high-profile trials.
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We Offer No-Obligation Consultations
Our law firm offers free initial consultations, so you can talk through your case and see for yourself the difference our team can make.

What Our Clients Say

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“I was referred to Jonathan by a friend after my previous attorney had failed me. I had gone to court for a DUI, my first and lost my license for a year. It wasn’t until I had run into some trouble with IDRC I decided to give them a call. My lawyer told me I might be going to jail for “a few days” and this did not sit well with me. When I spoke to Jonathan and his associates I immediately felt much better, when we went to court he got me out of everything and back into another program. I highly recommend his service!”

– from our client Larissa K.

“I hired Mr. Marshall to defend a shoplifting case. He was very confident and it made me feel better but I was a wreck. Thank god he got the case dismissed because I definitely would have lost my job and had a lot more problems. I would recommend him if you have a similar situation or criminal case.”

– from Anonymous client

“I was thinking the worst when I was charged with DWI. It seemed like there wasn’t much of a chance of keeping my license or getting around the surcharges and other penalties. I called a bunch of lawyers and I quickly picked up on the fact that some guys were really only going to hold my hand and basically plead me guilty. This wasn’t what I heard from Jonathan or his DWI guru Colin. All DWI lawyers are not the same – there is a big difference as I learned.”

– from our client Jason

“My son was arrested on serious drug charges. I did my research and decided to retain Jonathan after much time and effort. As it turned out, I could not have made a sounder decision. … We are happy to say that our son has avoided jail and many of the severe penalties that seemed almost inevitable.”

– from our client Fred

“I was charged with second degree eluding and hired Mr. Marshall to defend me. He did an exceptional job. The situation seemed very bleak but he worked it all out. Complete chaos and terror is no more, thanks to his skill and reputation. I received probation when I was supposed to go to jail for 5-10 years. I appreciate the time and effort he put into my case and would absolutely recommend him to some in need of criminal representation.”

– from our client Janice

“I received a third degree theft offense which was my ninth felony charge over the course of my life. I have battled a gambling issue for decades and resorted to criminal conduct to support my habit. I was convinced that I would have to serve some term of imprisonment but thanks to Jonathan’s work I received probation. I am so appreciate for his hard work and efforts. He is a highly respected attorney and I could not have asked for more.”

– from our client Barry

Our Criminal Defense Practice Areas

With more than 200 years of combined legal experience, our skilled criminal defense team can handle a wide range of cases.

Drug Crimes
Drug
Crimes
DWI / DUI
DWI / DUI
Violent Crimes
Violent
Crimes
Gun & Weapon Offenses
Gun & Weapon
Offenses
Sex Crimes
Sex
Crimes
Traffic Offenses
Traffic
Offenses
Juvenile Defense
Juvenile
Defense
Property Crimes
Property
Crimes
Theft Crimes
Theft
Crimes
White-Collar Crimes
White-Collar
Crimes
Federal Crimes
Federal
Crimes
Criminal Conspiracy Charges
Criminal Conspiracy
Charges
Fake ID and Underage Drinking
Fake ID and
Underage Drinking
Illegal Search and Seizures
Illegal Search
and Seizures

Meet Our Attorneys

Jonathan F Marshall
Jonathan F. Marshall
Colin E Bonus Esq
Colin E. Bonus Esq.
Jason Seidman
Jason Seidman
Matthew Dorry
Matthew Dorry
William Wachowski
Joanna M Perilli
Joanna M. Perilli
Thomas Huth
Thomas Huth
Paul Koutouzakis
Paul Koutouzakis
Abraham N Basch
Abraham N. Basch
James Fagen
James Fagen
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Brian McCauley
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Darryl K. Richardson
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Do Not Face the New Jersey Criminal Process on Your Own

Whether you’re facing criminal charges, you should know your rights and understand how a conviction or plea deal could affect your future. But you shouldn’t make these choices on your own: you need an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.

With more than 200 years of legal experience defending NJ charges, our team will seize every opportunity to fight the charges you face. We have secured dismissals and favorable pleas, as well as convincing jury trials to acquit. Most importantly, our attorneys know how to navigate the criminal law system because we’ve spent decades on both sides of it: the prosecutorial and the defense.

We work diligently to protect our clients’ rights with a vigorous legal defense. Our lawyers are creative, think strategically, and are willing to commit the necessary time and resources to every one of their cases. No matter how long the road may be, we will be by your side at every step.

If you’ve recently been arrested in any of New Jersey’s 21 counties, you need an experienced, certified criminal defense lawyer to plan out your next steps. You need the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our respected New Jersey criminal defense attorneys.

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