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Talk With a Criminal Defense Attorney Near You in Jersey City

At Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers in Jersey City, N.J., we have a top-notch team of twelve New Jersey criminal defense attorneys with a combined 200 years of experience defending NJ residents against DWI/DUI charges, drug crimes, burglary, domestic violence, and all types of criminal charges.

Criminal Defense Attorney Jersey CityAs one of the largest and most experienced criminal defense law firms in New Jersey, our experienced and aggressive team of award-winning Jersey City criminal defense lawyers have spent decades working on the other side of the NJ criminal justice system, as prosecutors and public defenders in local courtrooms across the state. We know what you are up against and our expert team of New Jersey criminal defense lawyers nearby will help you achieve the best possible outcome for your criminal case.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a crime in Jersey City, contact us today at 877-534-7338 for a free consultation.

Jersey City Criminal Lawyers with Muscle

Talk is cheap, but when you are accused of a crime in the state of New Jersey, you need more than slick talk and educated guesses. You need the legal muscle to achieve the results you deserve.

Too many Jersey City residents face criminal charges without adequate legal representation, this can be a life-changing decision. Failing to enlist the help of an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney could mean suffering an overly harsh sentence that could have been avoided.

You do not have to let this happen to you; at the very least, wouldn’t you want to first talk with a criminal lawyer if you were facing charges?

We invite you to speak with one of our Jersey City criminal lawyers near you; this is why we offer a 100% no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers care deeply about every defendant’s Constitutional right to a strong legal defense, and the obligation of the prosecution to prove its case before a guilty verdict can be rendered. We make sure every prosecutor faces an uphill climb. We are known for creative and strategic approaches to criminal defense, and our firm has the resources to challenge every case we pursue fully. Contact us today about putting the experienced and aggressive team of Jersey City criminal lawyers in your corner.

Learn More About Our Team

Visit Our Jersey City Criminal Defense Attorneys
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

574 Newark Ave
Suite 204A
Jersey City NJ 07302 Telephone: 201-309-0500 Telephone: 855-450-8310

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"I hired Jonathan and his firm to defend my son's criminal case. Other attorneys had painted a very negative picture about the likelihood of his going to jail for a long time. Jonathan clearly knew his way around the court system. It was very comforting to see how well respected and known he was to both the judge and prosecutor. "
— Phil

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Sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney from our Jersey City office today for a free review of your case and the legal options available to you.

Let Our Jersey City Criminal Lawyers Be Your Guides to N.J. Criminal Courts

Many residents of Jersey City, Bayonne, Union City, Hoboken, or elsewhere in Hudson County, who turn to the Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers for help are dealing with the N.J. courts system for the first time. They are understandably anxious and confused about a process that could ruin their finances and take away their freedom.

But what we want you to know is that with a proper defense like we provide, New Jersey laws and courts can be made to dispense justice. Prosecutors are obligated to seek guilty verdicts but must be able to prove their cases.

When they cannot, they know it — and so do our tenacious New Jersey criminal defense attorneys.

Because our attorneys have some 200 years of combined experience with New Jersey criminal law and courts, we know where a case is headed as well as the prosecution does. We also know where the law allows prosecutors to pursue lesser charges or lighter sentences in deference to the facts of the case or what’s right for a first-time offender or someone more in need of help than punishment.

More importantly, local prosecutors listen to our Jersey City criminal lawyers when we suggest alternatives to charges filed by police or maximum sentences provided but not required by law. They listen because they know us and have worked with us here in Jersey City or in the state’s other municipal and county courts.

As your defense attorneys, we will always work to obtain the most favorable outcome for you. We will keep you informed about what’s happening in your case, and the long-range considerations you should bear in mind as we decide together how to defend you from criminal charges. When appropriate, we will also advise you of the pros and cons of New Jersey’s diversionary programs, including Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI), Drug Court, and Conditional Discharge, and whether a plea bargain may benefit you.

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Drug Crimes

Our attorneys have extensive experience fighting charges of possession, distribution, and other serious offenses.

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Sex Crimes

Don’t let sex crime charges ruin your life and your future. Let us help you develop a smart legal defense.

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Traffic Offenses

Seemingly minor tickets can turn into major headaches if they are not handled properly.

What We Do

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers represent adult and juvenile clients from offices in Jersey City and eight other New Jersey locations. Wherever you or a loved one has been charged with an offense in New Jersey, we offer a dedicated and insightful defense based on listening to you and your needs and applying our many years of hands-on legal experience to the particulars of your case. Contact one of our top-rated New Jersey criminal defense attorneys near you today for a free consultation.

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Violent Crimes

Convictions for violent crimes carry heavy penalties. So it is crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side.

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Criminal Process

Our experienced attorneys will explain what you can expect every step of the way in your case.

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Municipal Courts

Our lawyers have a long track record of successfully representing clients in municipal court cases across New Jersey.

What We Do

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers represent adult and juvenile clients from offices in Jersey City and eight other New Jersey locations. Wherever you or a loved one has been charged with an offense in New Jersey, we offer a dedicated and insightful defense based on listening to you and your needs and applying our many years of hands-on legal experience to the particulars of your case. Contact one of our top-rated New Jersey criminal defense attorneys near you today for a free consultation.

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free consultation:
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888.543.3210

Jersey City Criminal Lawyers Near You

Here in the shadow of New York City, Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers serve residents of the vibrant and diverse Jersey City when they come up against the law. Our attorneys have broad perspectives developed from courtroom experience all across New Jersey, as well as the local knowledge and connections required to ensure that the law serves justice for individuals charged by the state.

In New Jersey’s criminal process, “disorderly persons offenses” or “petty disorderly persons offenses” are minor crimes heard in municipal courts where the charge was filed. More serious “indictable offenses” are heard in the local county Superior Court. Federal cases are heard by the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, which has courtrooms in Camden, Newark, and Trenton.

Jersey City Courts

Municipal courts in New Jersey are considered courts of limited jurisdiction, having responsibility for motor vehicle and parking tickets, minor criminal offenses, municipal ordinance offenses, and other offenses. Serious criminal cases, such as robbery, auto theft or assault, may start out as complaints filed in Jersey City Municipal Court but are transferred to the Hudson County Superior Court.

Jersey City Municipal Court

Lewis S. McRae Justice Complex
365 Summit Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 209-6700

Hudson County Superior Court

Hudson Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-6600

Hudson County Superior Court

William Brennan Courthouse
583 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-6600

Jersey City & Hudson County Law Enforcement

The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office manages Patrol, Detective, and Criminal Identification bureaus, an emergency response team (SWAT), hostage/crisis negotiators, county court and building security, and community relations. The Sheriff’s Office also administers a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week countywide 911 alert system for Jersey City and eight more municipalities. (Jersey City, Bayonne, and Secaucus have 911 operations of their own but have relied on County 911 when their systems were inoperative.)

In Jersey City, the municipal Department of Public Safety comprises the Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (O.E.M.), Parking Enforcement, and Fire Prevention.

Hudson County Sheriff’s Office

Hudson Administration Building
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: (201) 795-6300

Jersey City Department of Public Safety

465 Marin Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: (201) 547-4239