Jonathan F. Marshall is the Managing Partner of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, New Jersey’s largest law firm focused exclusively on criminal defense. Since 1993, Mr. Marshall has defended individuals facing state and federal criminal charges throughout New Jersey, including matters in every Superior Court throughout the state.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Marshall has represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters, including DWI/DUI, drug offenses, assault, domestic violence, weapons charges, theft, fraud, sex crimes, white collar offenses, federal crimes, and serious indictable charges. His practice is built on the belief that every person accused of a crime is presumed innocent and that the prosecution must be forced to prove every element of its case.
As the leader of a 20+ attorney criminal defense firm, Mr. Marshall has built a statewide team with exceptional depth and experience. The firm includes former county prosecutors, municipal prosecutors, public defenders, and Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys who have handled thousands of cases in New Jersey Superior and Municipal Courts. This background allows the firm to analyze cases from both sides of the courtroom — anticipating how prosecutors build charges while developing defense strategies tailored to each client’s facts, goals, and future.
Mr. Marshall’s extensive experience in criminal law has also made him a trusted media commentator. He has appeared on television, radio, and in print outlets including CNBC, CN12, NBC New York, The Star-Ledger, and the Asbury Park Press. His knowledge of New Jersey criminal law and court procedure has also led to work as a legal consultant for television programs such as Law & Order, Dexter, Blue Bloods, The Sopranos, CSI, and Breaking Bad.
Clients turn to Mr. Marshall and his firm because they understand what is at stake when criminal charges are filed: freedom, family, reputation, employment, licensing, immigration status, and the ability to move forward. From the first consultation, the firm works quickly to investigate the allegations, preserve evidence, challenge weaknesses in the State’s case, and pursue the strongest possible outcome.
Whether a client is facing a first offense, a DWI, a domestic violence allegation, a restraining order, a weapons charge, or a life-changing felony accusation, Mr. Marshall and his team bring focused criminal defense experience, strategic preparation, and statewide courtroom knowledge to every case.
If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge in New Jersey, Mr. Marshall welcomes the opportunity to discuss your matter in a free initial consultation.
