Monmouth County Criminal Defense Attorney

Monmouth County Criminal Attorney near meOur 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:

+ Over 200 Years of Collective Experience Defending Criminal Charges in Monmouth County

+ 15 Lawyers That Dedicate Their Work Exclusively To Criminal & DWI Defense

+ Attorneys Who Have Served As The Director of Major Crimes, Trial Division, Juvenile Division & Special Operations at Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

+ Former Municipal Prosecutors in Hazlet, Howell, Wall Township, Manasquan, Brielle, Colts Neck, Middletown, Keansburg, and Holmdel

+ Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys

+ Countless Jury Trials Conducted To Completion

+ An Office Located Directly Across from the County Courthouse

We encourage you to contact our Freehold Office at (732) 462-1197 or Middletown Office at 732-615-0039 if you would like to discuss your criminal case in a free initial consultation with a Monmouth County criminal defense attorney at the firm. Lawyers on our team are available 24/7 to assist you so do not hesitate to give us a call whenever it is convenient for you and need our legal advice. 

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The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

18 Kings Highway 104B
Middletown NJ 07748 Telephone: 732-615-0039

"I received a third degree theft offense which was my ninth felony charge over the course of my life. I have battled a gambling issue for decades and resorted to criminal conduct to support my habit. I was convinced that I would have to serve some term of imprisonment but thanks to Jonathan's work I received probation. I am so appreciate for his hard work and efforts. He is a highly respected attorney and I could not have asked for more."
— Barry

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A criminal attorney at the Freehold Office of the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is available 24/7 to speak to you in a free initial consultation so that you can learn what we can do to help you avoid a conviction and penalties. Contact us now at 732-462-1197 to explore your legal options in defending your charges. Our lawyers are prepared to guide you through this confusing time so that you successfully navigate the criminal justice system.

Defense Attorneys With Exceptional Experience To Defend Any Crime at the Monmouth County Superior Court

Monmouth County NJ Criminal LawyerAll 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

Criminal Defense Attoreys in Monmouth CountyWhen 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.

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Drug Possession & Distribution

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Assault & Violent Crimes

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Handgun & Weapon Offenses

What We Do

The talented criminal attorneys and former prosecutors at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall defend clients charged with first, second, third, and fourth degree crimes, disorderly persons offenses, DWI, and serious traffic violations in Monmouth County. Contact our office in Freehold or Middletown for an immediate free consultation with a Monmouth County criminal defense lawyer with the know-how and commitment to ensure you achieve the very best outcome in your case.

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Sex Charges

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Municipal Court

What We Do

The talented criminal attorneys and former prosecutors at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall defend clients charged with first, second, third, and fourth degree crimes, disorderly persons offenses, DWI, and serious traffic violations in Monmouth County. Contact our office in Freehold or Middletown for an immediate free consultation with a Monmouth County criminal defense lawyer with the know-how and commitment to ensure you achieve the very best outcome in your case.

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free consultation:
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888.543.3210

Qualifications That Are Truly Rare

Consumers frequently become misguided during the process of selecting a criminal lawyer.  It is honestly very easy for this to happen given the deception often created on the internet. While the words on a website can be extremely persuasive, the key ingredient for success in defending charges is experience litigating cases within the jurisdiction – – Monmouth County.  Indeed, there is no substitute for a proven track record of favorable results. Unfortunately, internet puffery can erroneously be confused as being genuine trial experience, bona fide relationships, and resources to maximize chances of a downgrade, admission into a diversion program (e.g. PTI, Conditional Dismissal or Drug Court), or an acquittal. You need more than an impressive website, namely, Monmouth County criminal attorneys with a long history of relationships with the court system, trying cases, success stories spanning decades, and vast knowledge of criminal law in New Jersey. This is precisely what is provided by Marshall Criminal Defense.

Our qualifications are certainly formidable irrespective of where in the Monmouth County Court System your case is pending. We have former municipal prosecutors who have presided over some of the busiest courts like Howell Township Municipal Court, Wall Municipal Court, Holmdel Municipal Court, Hazlet Municipal Court, Manasquan Municipal Court, and others. As if this were not impressive enough, our team features some of the most experienced felony attorneys within the county, including James Fagan who served as the Director of the entire Trial Division of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, and Thomas Huth, who headed up numerous units of the office such as Major Crimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, and Special Operations. We encourage you to do your research because we have little doubt it will be difficult, if not impossible, to find comparable experience of this nature.

Contact Our Freehold Office For A Free Consultation With A Monmouth County Criminal Defense Attorney

An accomplished member of our team is ready to put his skill into action so that your future is protected. To speak to a lawyer with the real-life credentials and know-how to help you now, call 732-462-1197.  An experienced criminal defense attorney is available 24/7 to take your call and consultations are always free.

HELPFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY COURT INFORMATION

If you were arrested or issued a summons for a criminal or serious traffic offense, navigation the court system can be intimidating. Our defense firm hopes that the material that follows provides some relief in your search for answers.

Monmouth County Superior Court, Criminal Division

71 Monument St.
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 358-8700, Extension 87913

Monmouth County Probation Department

2407 NJ-66
Ocean Township, NJ 07712
(732) 358-8700

 

HELPFUL MONMOUTH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of six (6) Divisions, Civil Process, Communications, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Police Academy, and Special Operations. There are 656 sworn officers and civilian employees that are responsible performing the duties of this agency, including management of Monmouth County Correctional Center.

There are 54 individual police departments in Monmouth County, with some municipalities employing far more officers than others. The largest municipal police forces are employed in Middletown, Howell, Ocean Township, Holmdel, Wall, Tinton Falls and Marlboro. The Holmdel Station of the New Jersey State Police is also located in the county. Another noteworthy law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction is the Investigation Division of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office

2500 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-6400

New Jersey State Police, Holmdel Station

Milepost 115.8
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 441-4500, Extension 7400

Investigation Unit of the Monmouth County Prosecutor

132 Jerseyville Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7160, Extension 7940

Monmouth County Department of Corrections

1 Waterworks Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7860

Monmouth County Criminal Attorney

Are There Different Types Of Criminal Lawyers That Defend Cases in Monmouth County?

There really aren’t different types of Monmouth County criminal attorneys other than differentiating one from another based on the concentration of their practice. The truth is that there are many lawyers that advertise and hold themself out as criminal experts although this area of law only represents a small percentage of their work. The same is the case when you are referring to a complex variety of offenses such as Sexual Assault, Homicide, Money Laundering, Robbery, or Distribution of Child Pornography.  A website can make someone sound like they have defended and even tried many complex cases when the reality is that they have zero jury trial experience at all, let alone in high-stakes areas of criminal law.  The type of Monmouth County criminal attorney you want is one who has actually defended countless charges like yours and also has trial experience in the event that it cannot be resolved via plea.

Is It Important To Hire A Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Is Local To Monmouth County?

While the most important quality you need is someone who is highly experienced in handling the type of criminal charge you are facing and has actual trial experience in this realm, local ties are also essential.  This added quality allows a criminal attorney to navigate the courts in Monmouth County as seamlessly as possible with an intimate knowledge of the procedures, tendencies, and personnel within the jurisdiction. A client is certainly benefitted when his/her Monmouth County criminal attorneys are deeply familiar and aligned with the court system, judges and prosecutors. You, therefore, want to be represented by a lawyer who is well-aligned in Monmouth County in order to have the optimum chance of a favorable resolution.

Who Is The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Monmouth County?

The term “best” has a variety of definitions such as excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality.  The truth is terms like these tend to be very subjective although there are certain characteristics for a Monmouth County criminal defense lawyer that are desirable. Attorneys who have the most experience and success defending a particular type of criminal charge will be at the top of the spectrum when you are narrowing down “the best”.  There is no doubt that the local connections of your attorneys are also going to be invaluable thereby limiting the field even further. An approach in this manner is the proper measure if you are trying to identify the best person to defend your Monmouth County criminal case.

What Does It Cost To Hire A Monmouth County Criminal Lawyer?

Typically, attorneys in Monmouth County predicate their legal fees on the seriousness and complexity of a criminal case. The most extreme charges are first-degree crimes like Aggravated Sexual Assault, Homicide, and Armed Robbery, and you can expect the highest retainer in these types of cases. It will obviously be less for a second-degree crime, for example, Eluding, Aggravated Assault based on Strangulation, or Unlawful Possession of a Handgun.  Third-degree and fourth-degree crimes are eligible for Pretrial Intervention so you can expect to pay even less for representation. The least severe of criminal charges in Monmouth County and elsewhere in New Jersey are disorderly persons offenses that are heard in Municipal Court. There are no jury trials and the process for resolving this category of case is more streamline so they are the cheapest in terms of legal cost.