Superior Court Criminal Offenses

New Jersey Superior Court Criminal Attorneys

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Whenever an individual is arrested for an indictable crime, the related charges are heard in County Superior Court. Charges of this nature are extremely serious and require the attention of an experienced defense lawyer. If you or a loved one has been accused of such an offense, the lawyers at our law firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, can help you. We have over 60 years of experience defending Superior Court charges in New Jersey and our defense team includes multiple former prosecutors. Give us a call anytime 24/7 at 855-450-8310 for a free initial consultation for your case in Monmouth County, Middlesex County, Union County, Ocean County, Morris County, Hudson County, Mercer County, Essex County, Bergen County or Burlington County.

According to state judiciary statistics, the Criminal Division of the Superior Court hears about 50,000 cases every year. These matters are generally referred to as indictable offenses and include crimes of the first degree, second degree, third degree, and fourth degree. The process by which these cases are heard generally proceeds in the following stages:

  • Criminal Complaint
  • Bail Proceedings
  • Pre-Indictment Hearing
  • Grand Jury Presentation
  • Indictment
  • Pre-Arraignment Conference

  • Arraignment
  • Motions
  • Pre-trial Conference(s)
  • Plea or Proceed to Trial
  • Sentencing

Our attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance you need if you are facing a charge in the Superior Court. A crime of any degree can have a devastating impact on the life of a person in the event of conviction but our lawyers can give you the best shot of avoiding this outcome. A lawyer is available now at 855-450-8310.