New Jersey Criminal Law

New Jersey Criminal Law Attorneys

At our New Jersey, criminal law practice, the Law Offices of John F. Marshall, our lawyers protect the rights of those accused of crimes, providing them with sound advice and powerful defense representation. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please contact our law office and arrange a free consultation.  The defense lawyers from our law firm appear statewide including in Monmouth County, Ocean County, Union County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Essex County, Mercer County and Hudson County. 

A lawyer who knows the New Jersey criminal courts

Lead attorney John F. Marshall understands what risks a criminal suspect faces, and what strategies are most likely to achieve the best outcome for the accused. Mr. Marshall has over fifteen years of experience in criminal law, appears in area criminal and municipal courts almost daily on behalf of our clients, and formerly served as prosecutor for the communities of Hazlet and Matawan, and substitute prosecutor in Wall and Colts Neck. 

Our New Jersey criminal law practice

Every criminal charge is a serious charge. That is the way our lawyers approach criminal law. If you have been charged with simple assault, arrested for drug possession, or are accused with violating a restraining order, you may not realize the long-term consequences you face if your case is not handled correctly. Our attorneys see that every case at our firm receives the attention it deserves. We are prepared to handle trials and appeals involving a wide range of criminal charges, including the following:

• Drug Possession of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine (meth), heroin, crack, and unauthorized prescription drugs such as Oxycontin and methadone
• Drug distribution, intent to sell, trafficking, school zone offenses
• Theft crimes, shoplifting, robbery, burglary
• Assault and threat crimes, stalking and terroristic threats
• Domestic violence, violation of restraining orders, marital rape, spousal abuse, domestic assault
• Juvenile offenses ranging from auto theft to minor in possession of alcohol, from truancy to assault with a deadly weapon, in family court and criminal court
• White collar crime, fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, accounting violations
• Internet crime, Internet fraud, online sales, Internet threats

Talk to your lawyer before talking to the police

If you have been arrested for a crime or are under investigation by the police, it is extremely important to speak with a criminal lawyer before answering any questions for police or prosecutors. Exercise your right to remain silent—call toll free 877-450-8301 or e-mail us to arrange a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney.  Our attorneys are prepared to defend your criminal case in Monmouth County, Union County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Mercer County, Essex County or Hudson County.

The Law Offices of John F. Marshall

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