Lawrence Township, NJ Office Location

We’ll See You Through the N.J. Court System

Dealing with criminal charges and the New Jersey court system is new to many people the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall sees from Lawrence, Trenton, Princeton and other cities, townships and boroughs in Mercer County. They are understandably confused and anxious about a system that can easily take away their freedom and financial well-being.

But what we want you to understand that New Jersey courts will dispense justice under the law for those whose rights are properly protected by lawyers like ours. While prosecutors must seek guilty verdicts, they must also meet the burden of proof to succeed. When they do not have a solid case, prosecutors know it — and our attorneys know it, too.

Our team of attorneys brings some 100 years of combined experience in New Jersey criminal law to each client’s case. We understand the charges you face as well or better than the prosecutor in many cases, and our firm has earned its reputation for creative and strategic approaches to criminal defense. In many cases, New Jersey statutes allow prosecutors to downgrade charges or recommend lighter sentences, particularly if the facts support it or it’s what’s appropriate for a first-time offender or a defendant who deserves help, not punishment.

This matters because prosecutors in Mercer County know and listen to our attorneys when we suggest alternative charges or sentences. They hear us out because they have worked with us here in Lawrence, Trenton, Princeton and other Mercer County municipalities, or in other courtrooms across New Jersey.

Our goal as your defense attorneys will be to obtain the most favorable outcome available in your case. We will always advise you about the status of your case and explain any long-term considerations to be kept in mind as we develop a defense strategy for you. Depending on your needs, we will help you weigh pros and cons of pursuing a plea bargain and such programs as Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI), Drug Court and Conditional Discharge, if you qualify for and could benefit from them.