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Ana Raquel Reis, experienced Immigration attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 176 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Horling
Fue un proceso rápido y efectivo la verdad que la recomiendo sin lugar a dudas
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23 Jan, 2025 by Micaela
La recomiendo mucho, es amable y muy profesional. Sobre todo es una persona muy sincera, me ayudó con mi trámite de permiso de trabajo.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Cintia
Com certeza sou muito grata por toda dedicação e paciência comigo,muito obrigada que Deus a abençoe grandemente por tudo .obrigada por me ajudar a recomeçar minha vida
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Tanis Deitch, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 20 reviews
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18 Jan, 2024 by Mahmoud
Tanis is an excellent family attorney. I was looking for an honest and professional attorney to apply for a guardianship to my youngest sister and when I saw her profile online I felt that she I can trust. We visited her office and had an open discussion with all details and documents. I felt more confident on my choice to her after that discussion. She filled to he her a week later and we received the family court approval a month later. Tanis is such a wonderful person with a professional and lovely character. I want to recommend Tanis to everyone who needs help with any kind of family court cases. She is the BEST.
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30 Nov, 2023 by Rekishia
At a time when I needed her the most, Tanis provided the most sound and professional legal council that I needed to get through a terrible divorce. I had worked with her years prior and when this matter arose, I knew without question that I wanted to work with her. And as in times past, she came through for me. Tanis was thorough and helped me to maintain my home and financial assets. Her office staff is also very personable and highly efficient and kept me well informed of dates and necessary paperwork that needed to be processed. If you have a tough legal case and want to achieve the favorable results, do not look any further...Tanis is the lawyer for you. You will not be disappointed. She is the BEST!
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13 Jul, 2022 by Renee
From the moment I called for a consult with Tanis, I felt sure she was the right attorney for me. Having been through a divorce before, I knew what I wanted and needed. She provided excellent advice, realistic expectations, and all with timely responses, a comforting demeanor, and great negotiating skills. I was extremely satisfied with my settlement and would highly recommend Tanis Deitch for anyone going through the unpleasant experience of Divorce. Tanis made it MUCH easier, is empathetic and understanding, highly experienced and works hard for her clients. Her support staff is great at getting back to you quickly, explains everything clearly, and also made the process that much easier.
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Charles J Uliano, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 11 reviews
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18 Jun, 2024 by Fernando
Mr. Charles J Uliano I can't thank you enough for the way you handled my case. Everything went smoothly, without any doubt on my part that you were always involved. You kept me up to date on the case's developments, communicated with me often, and followed through to the satisfactory conclusion in the case. I would strongly recommend you to anyone in need of legal representation. Thanks again!
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16 Aug, 2023 by Dean
very pleased with the services i received. 10 out of 10 i would recommend this firm. Mr.Uliano is very dedicated to his clients and is a great attorney.Thank you for your help
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29 Jan, 2023 by Raina
Thank you Charles Uliano for your personal interest in my case, your wise counsel and successful handling of my case in court.
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Joseph Gerald Perone, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 9 reviews
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18 Mar, 2017 by Jennifer
Joe helped me immensely on my legal matter. He held my hand through the whole process. He helped me understand all my options and gave me very smart recommendations. I would use him again for sure.
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21 Feb, 2017 by Julie
I hired Mr. Perone for a family matter and would do so again in a heartbeat. Joe was extremely comforting and supportive. He managed the case professionally, efficiently and intelligently. I highly recommend him.
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04 Feb, 2017 by Gregg
I consulted Joe to discuss a family law matter. He returned my call promptly. He knew the law and he listened to all my concerns. He is fair and reasonable when it comes to fees and he gave 100 percent> I am glad I had the chance to consult hilm.
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James J Uliano, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 5 reviews
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27 Sep, 2023 by Jeff
J.J. Uliano exhibited the utmost respect for me throughout my proceedings. Through the Covid-19 pandemic, J.J. never lost sight or focus on my case and supported my decisions and how I wished to proceed. I always felt valued as his client and that I was his only priority. This was evident in every meeting, phone call and email communication either from J.J. himself, his paralegals or secretary. J.J. Uliano is an attorney who I recommend with full confidence.
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04 Apr, 2023 by Gina marie
Thank you so much for your time and assistance. I much appreciate your quick response to my questions and concerns explaining the legal process system.
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28 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
James achieved everything I asked for. What's better than that? ... ......
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Andrew Thomas Walsh, experienced Criminal Defense, Government attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 3 reviews
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14 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
I was very pleased to work with Mr. Walsh. He was very timely and responsive. He made things very easy going through my home closing. I appreciate his demeanor and had a very good experience. Thank you so much!
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04 May, 2022 by Tim
I hired Andrew Walsh to do my first home purchase and was not disappointed. Andrew and his team were prompt, concise, and easy to understand. If I ever had a question or needed more information, they made themselves available. Andrew helped us confidently navigate the home buying process. I will be using the firm for all my future legal needs.
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09 Mar, 2022 by Sukumar
Andrew and his team worked with my wife and I on the closings of both the sale of our old house and purchase of our new house - both in New Jersey. Andrew was extremely forthright, professional and responsive to all our queries. His paralegal, Mallory P., was an absolute delight to work with and she made sure we stayed abreast of all developments throughout the process. There were a few issues on the seller's side for our purchase, but Andrew was able to smoothen the process. We are very glad that we worked with Andrew and would recommend him with no reservations.
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Matthew Anthony Smuro, experienced Domestic Violence, Family Law attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 1 reviews
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20 Nov, 2013 by Dennis
Mr Smuro is a disciplined, assertive lawyer. From our initial consultation, I was confident that Mr Smuro would present an effective legal case. He is very familiar with the local legal context which adds to his capability. His written ‘Motion’ for me was pointed, thorough, & compelling. Anything I added to the case during his preparation, he incorporated seamlessly into the final document. In fact, all of his Motion related writings effectively helped my case. From my role as the defendant, Mr Smuro was always direct, thoughtful & well-prepared. He did not over-sell my chances at the beginning, never gave false hope to the possible results, handled all results cautiously, and personally stayed focused & diligent until the resolution of the matter. I offered to write this evaluation as Mr Smuro would not request your time & effort for a matter that is not related to the case. Mr Smuro accomplished my goal in the case.
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Kelly Hamilton Uliano, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 80 reviews
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22 Nov, 2024 by Mario smeriglio
"James Uliano provided exceptional legal services for drafting my will. He was professional, thorough, and explained every detail in a way that was easy to understand. His attention to detail and commitment to ensuring my wishes were properly documented gave me complete peace of mind. I truly appreciated his ability to make the process smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney for estate planning, I highly recommend James Uliano. Five stars all the way!"
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25 Oct, 2024 by Daniel krost
The only firm my family and I have used for many years. Always make it so easy - from traffic tickets, to purchasing my home and now my will. Cannot recommend them enough!
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11 Oct, 2024 by Viqar ahmed
Mandy and Ken were great to work with. I am extremely pleased by the services provided by the firm. I am impressed with Mandy's professionalism and prompt responses to my questions and concerns. She ensured to be always available and guided me through the process from start to finish.
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Kevin Charles Moriarty, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 9 reviews
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05 Jun, 2019 by Miriam
Kevin is professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and he gets the job done. Being a legal sceptic (I used to think they were all crooks) Kevin restored my faith in attorneys. If you have a serious matter, you want Kevin to represent you.
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23 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Kevin represented me for a DUI charge (my second) and was successful is getting my charges dropped. He also represented me for a criminal drug charge which I was facing 10 year jail time. Kevin successfully negotiated probation. Kevin is a NJ lawyer who will fight for you and has extensive knowledge of how the NJ court system works. Kevin is not your ordinary NJ lawyer as he will fight for you. Kevin is one of the Best in NJ and you owe it to yourself to speak with him about your charges because he is in a class by himself
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20 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
After being arrested twice for DWI in Long Branch, NJ, I hired local Defense Attorney Kevin Moriarty to represent me. I was more than pleased with the outcome of my two cases, and I would recommend Kevin to anyone who's been charged with a DWI Offense.
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Timothy Conor Moriarty, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 13 reviews
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17 May, 2024 by Lstack11
I had an acrimonious divorce and when my ex lost her alimony, she decided to exact revenge on me by filing frivolous criminal charges at the county level...one of which was a felony level offense. I was referred to Kevin, and let me tell you, this was the single best referral I've ever received. First, he got the felony level charges remanded down to municipal charges. He then meticulously and relentlessly dissected them to clearly demonstrate that the charges were both exaggerated and clearly unwarranted. He worked closely with the prosecutor to demonstrate same, and in the end all the charges were dismissed. As a working professional myself, I would urge anyone who finds themselves on the business end of a prosecutor's wrath to hire Kevin. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, ethical, and always responds even for the most trivial questions. He is truly one outstanding attorney!
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20 Dec, 2023 by John siciliano
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21 Nov, 2023 by Christina molina
Thank you Kevin and Michele for everything. I got the outcome I wanted with your help.
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Charles M Moriarty, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 10 reviews
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17 May, 2024 by Lstack11
I had an acrimonious divorce and when my ex lost her alimony, she decided to exact revenge on me by filing frivolous criminal charges at the county level...one of which was a felony level offense. I was referred to Kevin, and let me tell you, this was the single best referral I've ever received. First, he got the felony level charges remanded down to municipal charges. He then meticulously and relentlessly dissected them to clearly demonstrate that the charges were both exaggerated and clearly unwarranted. He worked closely with the prosecutor to demonstrate same, and in the end all the charges were dismissed. As a working professional myself, I would urge anyone who finds themselves on the business end of a prosecutor's wrath to hire Kevin. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, ethical, and always responds even for the most trivial questions. He is truly one outstanding attorney!
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20 Dec, 2023 by John siciliano
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21 Nov, 2023 by Christina molina
Thank you Kevin and Michele for everything. I got the outcome I wanted with your help.
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Paul R Edinger, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 24 reviews
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Claudio Marcelo Stanziola, experienced Business, Domestic Violence attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 2 reviews
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09 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
En la consulta stanziola no deja que uno hable y hacé qué firmar por 10.000 dolores,pasan los meses y el no te representa en la corte ni se registra,no regresa el dinero y te llaman la POLICÍA,GRAN ESTAFADOR.
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10 Feb, 2017 by Mariana
Mr. Stanziola and his paralegal were extremely helpful with my adjustment of status process. He was very clear with the entire process, and what should i expect. Once the ball got rolling, they kept me updated with any changes. I was surprised with how fast everything went! I recommend him to all my friends that need any immigration, municipal, real estate and family law help
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Charles Moriarty, experienced  attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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David P Levine, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 1 reviews
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29 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
David Levine associate of Bazzuro law is a complete joke. I had David Levine execute a simple real estate contract in early May and David Levine was incompetent. My home buyers close date was 7/9 on their house with there purchaser, David Levine never even looked at the contract. David Levine executed my closing for 6/28 with them and the deal never happened. I also had David Levine execute a use and occupancy agreement for the new home I was buying. As I waited outside a locked home on move in day, I was told David Levine forgot to sign and send the agreement back to the other atty. David Levine is a complete joke. In the end the closing never happened and when I gave David Levine evidence of his mistakes, David Levine immediately wanted to cease the relationship. David Levine cost me thousands of dollars by not looking at a contract. Do yourself a favor stay away From David Levine and John Bazzuro. If I wanted to see 2 clowns work, I could have gone to the circus!
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Andrew T. Walsh, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Kevin Moriarty, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Elizabeth Uliano Giblin, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Charles J. Uliano, experienced  attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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James J. Uliano, experienced  attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Karen M Schermond, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Shannon West Sydlowski, experienced Family Law attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Lois D Sutton, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Michelle Miller Rosen, experienced Family Law attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Kelly H. Uliano, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with  reviews
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Michael A. Guadagno, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Russell Piston Goldman, experienced Debt Collection attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with 0 reviews
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Michael Leigh Schuman, experienced  attorney in West Long Branch, NJ with  reviews
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