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20 Nov, 2024 by Paul fletcher
Occasionally you need a good attorney. When that need arises, I would highly recommend Chris Baxter. His relationships with various courts and prosecutors are impressive, and his knowledge of the law is top tier. Very favorable experience.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Amanda deaugustine
When I found myself in a tough spot, multiple friends and family had recommended Chris. I called him and he got back to me quickly, and helped ease my mind with his knowledge and reputation in the community. I was very nervous, but he took the time to go over the process and work together on a plan. He payed attention to every detail, which in turn, gave me the best outcome I could have hoped for. Great experience for a bad situation. Highly recommend!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Christian roman
I reached out to Mr. Baxter’s firm due to a recommendation and happy I did. I was pleased with his professionalism and the quality of his work right from our first conversation. Mr. Baxter kept me informed every step of the way and was even able to turn what I thought was a hopeless matter into a dismissal ruling. I am so thankful for his services and would definitely recommend him in an instant. Thank you again Mr. Baxter! Pleasure working with you!
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13 May, 2021 by Jackie fox
Pete Banfe is professional, caring and knowledgeable. His approach made what was a very difficult time in life much easier.
I would and have recommend him without hesitation.
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01 May, 2021 by Debby brooks
After meeting with several attorneys, I knew Pete was the one I would trust to get me through this difficult time.
He was very attentive and knowledgeable in all the advice he offered. He listened, was kind and respectful. Even after a couple of years when my ex husband began harassing me again he was there to help. He promptly returned all calls and emails.I would definitely recommend Pete to anyone.He is a great attorney.
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19 Jan, 2020 by Kimberly bergan
03 Nov, 2024 by Sol jacob
Always treated very well by everyone and I felt that my concerns were well understood Solomon Jacob
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17 Apr, 2023 by Jenn davis
Amazingly knowledgeable attorney who offered great recommendations. Prices are fair for this line of insurance. Would highly recommend him for any property questions
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01 Mar, 2022 by Shawna hills
Chill demeanor with a powerful voice! Excellent Real Estate Lawyer. Very thorough walking me through the stack of paperwork and forms to read and sign. Thank you Mr. Ben Dash for your assistance with my first home purchase.
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30 May, 2021 by Ab
Chris is very detailed, professional and personable and will get you the best results possible for the circumstances. I was facing a second DUI and got it dropped to no DUI on my record. I only received 3 months licence suspension and a ticket, in light of all the penalties that I was facing! All thanks to Mr. Baxters diligence?
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12 Dec, 2019 by Nicole
I was facing a DUI charge and several other tickets from the accident, including leaving the scene of the accident. Chris not only went above and beyond to find every little detail of my case. He spent his time going through to find possible mistakes to help my side of the case and was very persistent to receive all the documentation from the police. He truly cares about his clients he will go back to court as much as needed to help get the best end result. I blew a 0.19 and from his attention to detail my reading was thrown out. He puts in his time and dedication to your case, he truly cares and wants to best end result for his clients. He is worth every penny if you are looking for a lawyer who is going to put his time, dedication and all into the case. I would recommend him to anyone no matter the circumstances of your case. I was facing serious charges and received reckless driving and a loss of license for 6 months. This would of not been my end result if it was not for Chris fight and determination. I highly recommend Christopher Baxter for any case you are facing. He is what you want in a lawyer and will fight for you.
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12 Apr, 2018 by Ash
A Phenomenal Attorney .
We could not have asked for anything more. His experience, his knowledge and the respect he gives and gets from his peers is incredible.
Mr. Baxter handled on our behalf 3 court cases in 3 different courts in New Jersey with the same 100% dedication in each and every one of them all the time shifting gear and moving the throttle to get us victory in each and every one of the cases.
For us he turned an impossible situation into an incredible victory.
He is a perfect gentleman, never using fear as a key to exploit a situation.
He fights and fights and fights for you all the way. He gives his 200% and gets you the best possible result. He will leave no stones unturned while fighting on your behalf.
To everyone out there who wants someone to fight on your behalf Mr. Christopher Baxter is your savior.
God Bless him and his wonderful and ever patient secretary Tiffany.
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22 Sep, 2015 by Briany
I have used Katherine for both work related and personal issues and in both situations she battled and has prospered, she is very reliable and great communication, highly recommended!! a AAA status
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03 Jul, 2014 by Bill
I was a defendant in a civil matter/wrongful termination suit. After consulting with several other attorney's I know personally, I consulted with Kate, and was at ease immediately with her. After giving her a brief background of the case, she agreed to represent me and immediately attempted to negotiate a settlement that would protect my interests. After several attempts, including with a mediator to settle the case, counsel for the other party insisted on a trial and left a VERY sizable settlement offer on the table. The case went to trial, and not to brag, but Kate and Co-counsel embarrassed the other party. The writing was on the wall that the judge was about to dismiss the entire case, so the other party agreed to a pittance of a settlement far less than was on the table prior to trial. Needless to say I was very happy with the result and extremely impressed by all the work Kate did on the case. I would not hesitate to utilize her service's again, and have recommended her to several other parties, and all have been very happy!
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21 Mar, 2014 by Andrew
I am a police officer and Union representative in New Jersey and our department was experiencing workplace retaliation and civil rights violations. Attorney Katie Hartman was recommended to me by another officer who was experiencing similar problems within his department. Upon my first interaction with Katie she gets right down to business. She allows you to tell your situation and will determine whether she feels you have a definitive case. Needless to say due to her knowledge and experience we were able to settle out of court in a period of nine months even going against a heavy hitting law firm. Katie is a pit bull. She listens to what is being said and then counter attacks making her opposition look foolish. I would definitely recommend Katie to any police officer or union official who feels they are being retaliated or targeted by their administration. I would also recommend Katie for legal representation. She is now my departments first choice when it comes to any counsel with legal services whether civil or criminal. Its great to know that there is an attorney out there who takes the time to listen and actually cares about the outcome. Thanks again, Katie.
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17 Dec, 2022 by Kim
My son got himself into some trouble in college a couple years ago when he was 18. We initially hired an attorney that was a friend of a family member. After viewing the discovery he told us our best option was a plea deal for 3 years in state prison! He explained that due to the way the law is written, and my son's immediate confession when questioned by police, there was nothing anyone could do to reduce that sentence. We didn't want to accept that deal so we sought different representation, but in the back of our minds we believed that attorney and were devastated. My son had never been in trouble before or since, and was extremely remorseful. I worried how 3 years in state prison would change him.
We were introduced to Mike from a police officer friend who told us that Attorney's Hartman was so good he and his fellow officers dreaded having to face them in court. Mike was empathetic from the start. He reviewed our case, listened to our concerns and got right to work. Despite the snail's pace of the courts during the pandemic, and multiple changes in the prosecutor assigned to our case, Mike was relentless in his attempts to negotiate for a better deal and kept us abreast of the situation as it evolved. He was able to have the charge reduced from a 2nd degree to a 3rd degree, and the 3 year state prison sentence reduced to 180 days in county jail. Many lawyers would be very satisfied with that achievement, but Mike didn't rest. Mike argued at sentencing for an even further reduction to no jail component, so well, in fact, that the prosecutor stated in open court that they would not appeal if the judge decided on a reduced sentence with no jail component. The judge ultimately sentenced him to 90 days in county jail followed by probation. Mike still didn't rest. Ten days later my son was released from jail upon admission into a program that Mike facilitated after sentencing. He is the reason my son will be home for the Holidays this year with a newfound gratitude for his second chance. Mike is genuine, capable, kind, diligent, compassionate, skilled, and relentless. He achieved what many other attorneys couldn't, or wouldn't, and my family is eternally grateful.
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31 Jan, 2016 by Sean
Mr. Mormando recently helped me through a DUI charge. It was my first time (and last time!) and I had no idea what to do. I had never even been in a courtroom before. Mr. Mormando explained everything to me with exacting detail as to what to expect in court, the possible penalties, repercussions and what would happen after the verdict was rendered. He was always available to me when I called, answered every one of my questions patiently, sent me detailed emails explaining exactly what was happening with my case, and thoroughly went through all of my evidence and options. Thanks to his knowledge and experience in DUI cases, he got me the best verdict I could have possibly expected in this situation. Without Mr. Mormando's help and guidance, I can't imagine how I would have gotten through this experience! Highly recommended!
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20 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Mike handled a matter in municipal court for me. He was always responsive, efficient, and got me the best result possible. Because of his past experience as a prosecutor, he knew precisely how the system worked to negotiate the best possible deal for me. I escaped what could have been a very costly penalty on my driver's license with what amounted to a small fine. I would refer him to anyone.
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08 Jan, 2019 by Len
“I hired James to help me with an unfortunate incident that happened to me while driving. I was absolutely impressed with his professionalism, knowledge and thoroughness through the entire process. He met with me multiple times in his office to go over information and made sure I was always well informed and educated. James ended up saving me a bunch of money in fines and the result of the case ended far better than I could have hoped for. Highly recommended!
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16 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Fattorini handled my case with the utmost professionalism. He took the time to explain everything to me and answered all of my questions. At the end of the case he achieved an amazing result. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal or municipal court attorney.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Travis bogin
Michele and Kevin were probably the best attorneys i have had. I've been lucky in my life not to have to deal with many in my life but by far they were the best. Communication was great billing was simple and the outcome of my matter was even better. In a stressful time they made it as least stressful as possible. Highly recommend top notch.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Lauren lustbader
Chris Keating was wonderful to work with. He was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable and fair. He was always there to answer any question that I had at any time and always responded very promptly which is not always the case with other firms. I would highly recommend his firm above all others.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Victor franklin
Chris Keating and his team are absolutely the best. He’s not scared to take on any opponents to get the exact justice you deserve! I was scared, violated, and felt no one would stick up for me. Keating guided me the entire way and made sure I got justice to get the help I needed from being a victim. You can trust the Keating office to fight strongly for you! Thank you for justice Chris!
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14 Jan, 2020 by Michelle
Ted helped me with an issue and i couldn't have been more pleased. From him to his Secretary to his son....just a fantastic experience with no worries.
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26 Feb, 2019 by Sylvia
I have used Ted for many real estate transactions throughout my career. He is trusted and client oriented. He is a very professional attorney. I highly recommend him.
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11 Apr, 2017 by Mark
I have used Ted many times for my business and personally- He is an excellent attorney, fair and reputable. I send him as many clients as I can - always to be thanked for the referral from his clients!
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20 May, 2024 by Chris myer
I called and left a message for Michael Mormando and was never called back. I am not sure if the assistants did not relay my message, but if they are this disorganized with a phone message I am not sure I can trust them with my legal matters.
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14 Apr, 2024 by Bill begley
I'm General Counsel for a company with several hundred employees. We had a very complex litigation in which Katherine Hartman represented us. She achieved a great outcome for us. She took the time to really learn the case and the many sophisticated issues. She was extraordinarily responsive and put up with no nonsense from a large and aggressive adversary. She has represented us in the past and we would be delighted to have her do so should future needs arise.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Adam austino
Katie Hartman is an outstanding attorney. She is skilled, experienced, compassionate, and professional. Ms. Hartman has represented me for years in complex litigation with all wins. The support staff is also friendly, responsive and meticulous.
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13 May, 2024 by Anonymous
Had this firm expunge my record which consisted of many felonies. They did a fantastic job throughout the entire process and got it done in a timely manner. Can’t recommend enough. Michele works wonders.
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12 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
If you want to spend thousands to have your hand held to a guilty plea, this is the firm to hire.
Not much contact from them, except advising of adjourned court dates. I wasn't informed much about the progression of my case and what was their strategy after they reviewed the complete discovery to get me the best possible outcome. They didn't care,
Do your research before hiring a lawyer folks.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Absolutely amazing not only an absolute professional lawyer with the best work ethic but truly a women with an amazing heart and so honest it was a pleasure to work with her and if you are in need of an attorney please do not hesitate or think twice to give her a call. Thank you for everything Michele I am very grateful.
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What a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Do for You
A criminal defense lawyer provides legal representation to individuals or organizations accused of criminal conduct. If you're facing criminal charges, a defense lawyer will work to protect your rights, build a defense strategy, and ensure you receive a fair trial. Their primary goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, secure an acquittal, or negotiate a favorable plea deal.
Criminal defense lawyers have extensive knowledge of criminal law and court procedures. They investigate your case, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, and represent you in court, ensuring that you have the best possible defense.
When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
It’s crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you are facing any criminal charges. Some situations in which you should seek legal representation include:
- Arrest or police questioning: If you've been arrested or are under investigation, hiring a lawyer early on can prevent self-incrimination and protect your rights during police questioning.
- Felony charges: Crimes such as murder, assault, drug trafficking, or robbery carry severe penalties, including long prison sentences. A defense lawyer is essential in these cases.
- Misdemeanor charges: Even for less serious offenses like DUI, theft, or simple assault, a lawyer can help reduce penalties, negotiate alternatives to jail, or get charges dismissed.
- Plea negotiations: If you’re considering a plea bargain, a lawyer can evaluate the deal, advise you on its consequences, and negotiate for more favorable terms.
- Probation or parole violations: If you’ve been accused of violating probation or parole, a lawyer can defend you against additional penalties or revocation.
- Juvenile offenses: For minors charged with criminal acts, a criminal defense lawyer can protect their future by minimizing legal repercussions or keeping the case in juvenile court.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
Criminal defense lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to protect their clients’ rights throughout the criminal justice process. Their duties include:
- Case evaluation and investigation: Reviewing the evidence, interviewing witnesses, and investigating the facts to develop a strong defense strategy.
- Legal advice: Advising you on your rights, the charges you’re facing, and potential defense strategies, including whether to take a plea deal or go to trial.
- Negotiating plea bargains: Working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal that could reduce charges or minimize penalties.
- Court representation: Representing you in all court hearings, including bail hearings, pretrial motions, trials, and sentencing hearings.
- Filing motions: Filing motions to dismiss charges, suppress evidence, or reduce bail, depending on the specifics of your case.
- Trial preparation and defense: Preparing a defense strategy and presenting arguments, evidence, and witnesses during trial to contest the prosecution's case.
- Appeals: If you are convicted, a defense lawyer can appeal the conviction or sentence, arguing errors in the trial process or legal rulings.
How Are Criminal Defense Lawyers Paid?
Criminal defense lawyers generally charge clients in one of three ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Payment structures include:
- Flat fee: For straightforward cases (e.g., minor misdemeanors), some lawyers charge a one-time flat fee that covers all aspects of the defense.
- Hourly rate: For more complex or ongoing cases, lawyers may charge by the hour, with rates varying based on the lawyer’s experience and geographic location.
- Retainer fee: In cases where extensive work is expected, the client may pay a retainer fee upfront. The lawyer then bills against that retainer for their work on the case.
The cost of criminal defense services can vary greatly, so it’s important to discuss fees during your initial consultation.
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer depends on several factors, including the severity of the charges, the complexity of the case, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost guidelines are:
- Misdemeanor cases: For relatively minor offenses, such as a DUI or petty theft, a flat fee may range from $1,500 to $5,000.
- Felony cases: More serious charges, such as assault or drug trafficking, can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the complexity and duration of the case.
- Hourly rates: For cases billed by the hour, lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on their expertise and the case's location.
- Additional expenses: You may also be responsible for other costs, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, or the cost of private investigators.
Be sure to clarify the lawyer’s fee structure and any potential additional costs during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll want to ensure that they’re a good fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask:
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What is your experience with cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has a strong track record with the specific type of criminal charges you’re facing, whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, or violent crimes. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for their services and whether you’ll be responsible for any additional costs. -
What are the potential outcomes of my case?
A good lawyer should provide an honest assessment of your case and the likelihood of dismissal, a plea bargain, or conviction. -
How many cases have you taken to trial?
While many criminal cases settle with a plea deal, it’s important to hire a lawyer with courtroom experience in case your case goes to trial. -
Who will handle my case?
Ask if the lawyer will be personally involved or if other attorneys in the firm will handle most of the work. -
How do you communicate with your clients?
Be clear on how often and through what channels you can expect updates on your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Criminal Defense Lawyer
To verify the credibility of a criminal defense lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check their standing with the state bar: Confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any past disciplinary actions or complaints.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google can provide insights from previous clients about the lawyer’s communication, professionalism, and case outcomes.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should have past clients or other professionals who can speak to their competence and work ethic.
- Review their case history: Look at the lawyer’s website or professional profile to see their experience with criminal cases, including high-profile or complex cases.
- Look for trial experience: If your case might go to trial, make sure the lawyer has a strong history of courtroom advocacy and success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with a criminal defense lawyer, bring the following:
- Details of your case: Be prepared to provide a detailed account of the charges against you, including any documents related to your arrest, police reports, and court dates.
- Criminal history: If you have any prior criminal convictions, inform your lawyer so they can understand how that may affect your current case.
- List of witnesses or evidence: If there are any potential witnesses or evidence that may support your defense, share this information during the consultation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare questions about their experience, legal strategy, and fees to ensure you understand how they will handle your case.
- Bail or release documents: If you’ve been released on bail, bring any paperwork related to your release conditions or restrictions.
By being well-prepared, you can help your lawyer quickly assess your situation and begin building an effective defense strategy.
