Defense Attorneys With Exceptional Experience To Defend Any Crime at the Monmouth County Superior Court
All indictable criminal offenses filed in this county are litigated at the Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold New Jersey. An individual is facing a violation falling within this category if they have been charged with a First Degree Crime, Second Degree Crime, Third Degree Crime, or Fourth Degree Crime. As previously indicated, the attorneys at Marshall Criminal Defense have exceptional experience handling cases at this courthouse. Tom Huth was one of the highest ranking prosecutors, as was James Fagan, so we clearly know what it takes to effectively defend Monmouth County indictable crime complaints and indictments. The common offenses falling within this grading include felony charges like:
- Homicide, including Death by Auto and Attempted Murder
- Eluding
- Prescription Drug Offenses
- Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Unlawful Possession of a Handgun or other Firearm
- Burglary
- Possession of Cocaine, Heroin, Meth and other CDS
- Robbery
- Domestic Violence
- Theft by Deception & Money Laundering
- Sex Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Contempt for Violation of a Restraining Order
We are top Monmouth County criminal lawyers that are ready to represent you throughout investigation and prosecution including Arrest, Bail, Pre-indictment, Grand Jury, Arraignment, Pretrial Proceedings, Motions, Plea, Sentence, and Appeal. We also provide representation and assistance with applications for Pretrial Intervention (PTI), Drug Court, and bail reduction, motions for reduced bail, reconsideration of detention, and modification of pretrial release conditions.
Monmouth County Courthouse & Criminal Division
When an individual is charged with an indictable offense such as those previously mentioned, the related charges are litigated at the Monmouth County Superior Court located at 51 Monument Park, Freehold, NJ 07728. The following is a listing of the Judges who sit in the Criminal Division:
- Honorable Marc C. Lemieux, P.J.Cr.
- Honorable Richard W. English, J.S.C.
- Honorable Paul X. Escandon, J.S.C.
- Honorable Vincent N. Falcetano, Jr., J.S.C.
- Honorable Lourdes Lucas, J.S.C.
- Honorable Joseph W. Oxley, J.S.C.
- Honorable Henry P. Butehorn, J.S.C.
The following is the telephone contact information for the Monmouth County Criminal Division:
- Criminal Division (Main Number) 732-677-4500
- Division Manager 732-677-4558
- Criminal Discovery & Records 732-677-4502
- Criminal Motions 732-677-4502
- Drug Court 732-677-4552
- Municipal Appeals 732-677-4562
- Monmouth County Probation Department 732-677-4800
- Monmouth County Pre-Arraignments 732-677-4504
- Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) 732-677-4538
Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
Since the government is represented by experienced prosecutors, some of whom are top in their field, we always encourage potential clients to retain the best criminal defense lawyer they can afford. If an individual cannot afford private counsel and qualifies as indigent, they can be represented by a public defender. In either case, the Division heads of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are:
- Lori Linsky, Acting County Prosecutor
- Michael Wojciechowski, First Assistant Prosecutor
- Steven Padula, Chief of Staff
- Lawrence Nelson, Director of Computer Crimes
- Noah Heck, Megan’s Law
- Michael Costanzo, Director of Forfeiture
- Julia Alonso, Criminal Justice Reform & Intake Unit
- Michael Grimes, Director of Information Technology
- Christopher Decker, Director of Major Crimes
- Paul Alexander, Director of Narcotics Unit
- Thomas Fichter, Special Victims Unit
- Lindsay Ashwal, Drug Court Prosecutor
- Ellyn Rajfer, Domestic Violence
- Sean Brennan, Director of Trial Division
Directions to Monmouth County Courthouse
From the North: Proceed on Route 9 Southbound onto Route 33 Eastbound. Turn left onto Main Street at the first light. Then turn left onto Court St. to the Courthouse. From the New Jersey Turnpike: Proceed from the Turnpike at Exit 11. Proceed on the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 123. Take Route 9 Southbound and follow the directions From the North.
Monmouth County Criminal Lawyers That Defend Disorderly Persons Offenses
When someone is issued a summons or arrested on a warrant complaint for a disorderly person offense, his/her charge is heard in municipal court. While these types of charges are misdemeanor in nature, they nevertheless result in a criminal record upon conviction, significant fines, and can even land you in the Monmouth County Jail for up to six months. There is little doubt that a client is in good hands when they hire our firm after being arrested and/or charged with a criminal offense of this nature. Indeed, the members of our team include defense lawyers who previously served as municipal prosecutors in over 20 area towns and some of the highest volume courts in the area like Holmdel Municipal Court, Howell Municipal Court, Wall Municipal Court, and Hazlet Municipal Court. The most frequently encountered disorderly persons offenses by our Monmouth County criminal lawyers include:
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Bad check
- Simple assault
- Harassment
- Disorderly conduct
- Theft
- Trespass
- Shoplifting
- Criminal mischief
- Obstructing the Administration of Justice
- Lewdness
- Resisting arrest
We Have The Experience & Skill Needed To Properly Address Your Monmouth County Criminal Charge
Every criminal charge litigated in a municipal court in Monmouth County is presided over by a Municipal Court Judge who is responsible for deciding all issues in a case. The state is represented in cases by a municipal prosecutor appointed by the governing body of the related town. As previously stated, indictable (a.k.a. felony) crimes can only be heard at the county courthouse in Freehold where tenured judges and similarly situated prosecutors are involved. Jonathan F. Marshall and the other Monmouth County criminal defense attorneys at the firm are well acquainted with the judges, prosecutors, and court personnel in both of these court systems and can ensure that you have a positive experience and outcome.
Our law firm has a long and rich history of handling criminal charges at both the Monmouth County Superior Court and in municipal courts throughout the jurisdiction. We are, in fact, the largest defense firm in the county with offices located in both Freehold, opposite the county courthouse, and in Middletown, to serve our clients. Marshall Criminal Defense possesses some extremely unique qualifications for representing you anywhere in Monmouth County, including:
