The dedicated and professional legal team at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall cherishes the principle that every defendant has a constitutional right to a robust defense. We also believe strongly that the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt before a guilty verdict is possible. We question the facts at every turn, challenge evidence through suppression hearings, and investigate every detail, and our firm has the resources to make sure we explore every potential defense strategy, file strategic motions, and conduct thorough discovery.
If you need an experienced and aggressive team of criminal defense attorneys in Burlington County, contact our law office today. We offer evening appointments, payment plans, and are available 24/7 for urgent matters.
EXPERIENCED N.J. DEFENSE ATTORNEYS NEAR YOU WITH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Many people we see from Edgewater Park, Lumberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, and other townships, cities, and boroughs in Burlington County are having their first encounter with the N.J. courts when they meet us. This can be a confusing and scary experience, so we take the time to sit down with prospective clients and explain how New Jersey’s criminal court system works, what happens at arraignment, and the differences between a public defender vs private attorney and why it is crucial to have knowledgeable representation.
Each personalized and strategic defense strategy we develop draws upon our attorneys’ combined 100 years of experience with New Jersey criminal law. Our Burlington criminal defense attorneys understand when and how to contact prosecutors to discuss a case, negotiate favorable outcomes, and advocate for our clients at every stage. New Jersey law can allow a prosecutor to downgrade charges or recommend a lighter sentence, especially in circumstances where the defendant is a first-time offender, is someone who deserves help instead of incarceration, or if the facts warrant such a move.
More notably, Burlington County prosecutors have worked with our law firm and our attorneys, and they know we will do everything we can for our clients. They understand our intentions because they have seen us at work here in Mount Holly, Burlington, and other Burlington County municipalities, in Superior Court in Trenton, and in other New Jersey municipal courtrooms. Our established firm has built a reputation for vigorous and effective representation.
As your defense attorneys, we are focused on obtaining the best outcome for you. As we design your defense, we will ensure that you understand your case status and any long-term considerations, including potential impacts on employment, professional licensing, and immigration status. When appropriate, we also will discuss with you the benefits and drawbacks of a plea bargain or such programs as Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI), Drug Court, or Conditional Discharge probation, and we can advise on appeals and post-conviction relief options.
CONTACT OUR BURLINGTON DEFENSE ATTORNEYS TODAY
In this community a short distance from Philadelphia and Trenton, the compassionate and trustworthy attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall serve residents throughout Burlington County who need legal representation against various degrees of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Our attorneys have a wealth of knowledge developed over decades spent in New Jersey courtrooms, plus the local resources and perspective needed to represent our clients effectively and protect their rights throughout the criminal process.
In New Jersey, minor legal violations are called “petty disorderly persons offenses” or “disorderly persons offenses” and are heard by municipal court judges. More serious charges are “indicatable offenses” handled in the local county superior court, where grand jury proceedings may be required. Federal cases are heard in the courtrooms of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in Camden, Trenton, and Newark.
BURLINGTON COUNTY COURTS
New Jersey’s municipal courts have a limited jurisdiction, meaning they handle minor criminal offenses, municipal ordinance offenses, motor vehicle and parking tickets, and certain regulatory body offenses. Serious criminal charges such as assault may be filed in municipal court but will be transferred to superior court for sentencing hearings and more comprehensive case evaluation.
Burlington Township Municipal Court
851 Old Yorke Road,
Burlington Township, NJ, 08016
609-239-5825
Burlington County Superior Court
49 Rancocas Rd,
Mt Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 288-9500
