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02 Aug, 2024 by Nashanea powell
The best around Mario and his team never let me down I’ve used them on two separate occasions and I was very pleased each time check them out you wont be disappointed
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14 Jun, 2024 by Fannie boe
29 Jan, 2024 by Arlene hamilton
They diligently manage the case, striving to achieve the necessary outcomes for you to move forward in life. We appreciate your invaluable assistance throughout our case.
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31 May, 2022 by Linda
Thank u Gaurab D Dave........
Excellent Dios bendiga tu trabajo....
Lo recomiendo
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11 May, 2022 by Francisco alvare,
thank you very much, you did a good job in my particular case.
I would gladly recommend it.
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22 Dec, 2020 by Mercedes
The service was great, the communication was on point even though my court dates were rescheduled twice they stayed on top of things! Thank you
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30 May, 2022 by Dyenita davis
25 Dec, 2020 by Gino
As someone who spent time in both State and Federal courts, I can tell you there is without question no one I would rather have represent me more than Monika Mastalone. Having had many attorneys over the course of my life, none can compare to the way Ms. Mastalone articulates and understands her clients. Her ability to see all sides of what “true justice” is, give’s her a unique approach to defend anyone. The complexity of the way she is able to handle the most extreme of charges is only matched by her passion for the law. Ms. Mastalone’s dedication to her clients rights and never ending fight for their day in court to yield a positive verdict is as compelling as her wit to which she wins said verdicts with. I have had the distinct honor to have Ms. Mastalone guide me many times through some very difficult cases, that where without her guidance would have ended very poorly to say the least. There simply is no better attorney in private practice. I would highly recommend her to anyone as the best solution to any court case you may have.
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08 Aug, 2020 by Madison
Ms. Mastellone represented me when I had to go to court for the first time. I was nervous, but she really took the time to counsel me and make sure that I was comfortable and confident with my experience going through the court process. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of excellent legal service but also a kind, caring, and compassionate advocate as well. I don't plan to ever end up in court again, but if I do, she will definitely be my lawyer.
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10 Apr, 2023 by Paul
Mark was essential in helping me understand all of the nuances and complex situations of my employment action situation. He was responsive and timely and was purposeful in making sure he was available at times that worked for me and followed up in the timeframes to which he committed. He took the time and effort to understand the context of my circumstance, the motivations involved and broke down, in simple form, what my options were. This clarity and understanding positioned me to make the decisions I needed to make. Mark is a skilled and talented professional and I certainly benefited from his knowledge and expertise.
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05 May, 2020 by Judy
During our consultation I experienced Mark Laderman as compassionate and a good listener. As a senior citizen I felt understood completely and he offered insight and creative ideas to help us. I was most relieved as I was very nervous speaking to an attorney for the first time.
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27 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
His hardwork, commitment and dedication meant everything through a difficult time in my life.
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05 Dec, 2015 by Jo
We never had any sort of Legal trouble before and we had a lot of questions. Justin Moles from Gold and Associates took the time to explain the paperwork, and discussed with us the strategy for his argument. Understanding what to expect helped alot. The charges were dismissed and we could not be happier.
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12 Aug, 2015 by Edward
Justin Moles of the Law firm of Gold and Associates did an excellent job to obtain a ruling of state not being able to prove without a reasonable doubt that my grandson was guilty.
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26 Dec, 2018 by Ivy
I dealt with Larry Popp and his associates for two law suits and was pleased with not only the outcome but how I was handled as a client. All of my phone calls were readily returned. Every question was explained to me in a manner in which I understood but also given the utmost respect. Any time I called the office ,I found all of the staff to be pleasant and helpful.
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06 Mar, 2014 by Chuck
Represented my daughter in several dmv issues that were caused by incorrect LEO summonses.it led to suspensions fines and surcharges and possible jail time. Mr Boney got all the correct information and we had 3 court appearances and 3 years worth of fines and surcharges were refunded by MVC.
To say I was satisfied is an understatement , I would highly recommend this Attorney to anyone in need of good representation
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28 Aug, 2015 by Matt
I hired Raymond Staub after interviewing and considering several attorneys in Mercer County. I have worked with many attorneys in various business and legal matters over many years, and in my opinion, Raymond Staub is the best of the best!!! He is thorough, responsive and professional. If you are looking for a terrific attorney for either simple or complex matter, in my opinion there is no one better than Raymond Staub. Mr. Staub worked diligently with me on my legal matter for nearly a year and he was thorough, professional and diligent at every point along the way. He was also always reachable and approachable, which was refreshing to see from a busy attorney. Mr. Staub always returned calls within a day, even if he was busy working on other cases and trials. I recommend Mr. Staub extremely highly! You cannot do better than Raymond Staub if you are looking for the best attorney in Mercer County. I am grateful to Mr. Staub for his advice and guidance throughout my legal matter.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Sylvia bingham
Kristy Bruce was recommended to me by a trusted friend who had successful dealings with her. I contracted with Mrs. Bruce during an extremely traumatic time, just after a car accident. She provided excellent advice and support from the first contact and throughout the case.
From referrals to doctors, therapist, and support sources; to allowing me to supply information in a way that was comfortable because I am not computer proficient; she provided solutions in every situation.
She went beyond being highly professional by adding a personal connective aspect. I felt totally confident, encouraged and reassured that she was the only and best person to represent me.
If I or anyone ever needs representation in any matter, Mrs. Bruce will be the only one I will recommend.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Beth
Kristy was a pleasure to work with. She was kind and acted quickly to help me with my traffic violation. I highly recommend her. She is also very thorough in her follow up process
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22 May, 2024 by Manish bhagat
13 Jun, 2024 by Kamal brooks
Ms. Forrester is phenomenal in her criminal defense practice. If you need a lawyer call her! After facing a misdemeanor charge, she’ll be with you through it all. Hire her, you won’t regret it and you’ll thank me for the honest review and her services.
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13 Jun, 2024 by Kate sellu
Amber is an exceptional attorney, my case was resolved so quickly and swift! Her relationship with the courts is amazing!! I would recommend her firm anytime!!!!
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25 Apr, 2024 by Brian ross
12 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Best accident lawyer I’ve dealt with special thanks to Surisadday for being on top of everything and making sure to keep me updated with what was going on and to make sure I got the most money from my accident thanks again guys. I definitely recommend you guys to anybody who’s looking.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Greg sienkiel
Surisadday was great help resolving trust fund money from settlement. It was a pleasure.
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09 Oct, 2024 by F c
I just want to say how incredibly helpful, stress-free, and easy. Sean and Surisaddy made this process for me during my case. Their support and professionalism were outstanding, and I truly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. If anyone needs help in the future, I wholeheartedly recommend working with these two—they are the absolute best!
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07 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Mr Schneider through the referral of a friend... I was contacted by local authorities with accusations of crimes (crimes I didn't commit). Maybe the police were harassing and just fishing for answers through random selection or maybe they had no ill intention and really thought I was the person they were looking for. However, I contacted Mr Schneider. He's a straight to the point no nonsense type of person. He accompanied me to the police station where I myself never had to speak to the police and they have never contacted me since that day. This was a few years back.
I definitely recommend him!!
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27 Dec, 2018 by Austin
When I felt like giving up, and thought it was over, Mr. Schneider came in at the right time. I had recieved a pamphlet from his firm, and saw the work he has done. I was pleasantly surprised in what type of cases he had worked on, and how many years of experience he has had as a lawyer. He supported me to the very end, and always gave me helpful advices even in the toughest of times. I would DEFINITELY recommend Mr. Schneider to anyone that is looking for a second chance!
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08 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Andrew Schneider was referred to us by one of his NJ colleagues. Our daughter was issued a citation by a PA police officer in a park adjacent to where she attends university. The charges seemed a bit harsh. Concerned the citation may affect future opportunity, we chose to ‘lawyer up’ and despute the charges. Mr Schneider asked what we hoped to realize for an outcome, and explained the strategy(s) he would take. He was extremely approachable and accessible throughout the process.
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01 Jan, 2018 by Nil
We hired him back in December 2016 when my last lawyer refused to get us access to the evidence or to take the case to trial after wasting 3 years. Ballarotto promised to take the case to trial and took an $80,000 dollar deposit for trial. After taking the money he refused to take the case to trial and continuously cursed at me, my mother, and my father. After a few months of this, he told us that the prosecutor would drop the charges to a single 3rd degree charge which could be expunged and that I would be put into an "Intensive Supervision Program" in which I would be released from jail in 2 months. He said that he would return the $80,000 he took for trial and that the prosecutor would return property taken from my house. We had ran out of money after our expert had taken over $30,000 and still not examined the evidence. In order for me to go back to work and for the $80,000 Ballarotto had taken, we relented to taking the plea deal so as to not lose our home which had been heavily mortgaged to pay for my defense. After the plea hearing, he went on a one month vacation to Florida and refused to meet with us before sentencing. At sentencing, the judge completely disregarded the plea deal and I was then convicted of a 2nd and 4th degree crime and sentenced to 4 years in prison, even though I had not pled guilty nor had a trial to those charges. In addition, the Judge then imposed $3000 dollars in fines which we could not afford. I was not permitted to speak at sentencing, nor were my parents who were present. Ballarotto refused to show dozens of letters from the community in my support, kept hidden my charity work, and then made up a story that I was seeing counseling. He lied to misrepresent my college and post highschool education. He helped the prosecutor to paint a false image of me. The court would not allow me to speak or take back the plea, despite the fact the judge had rejected the terms of the plea deal.
When I was in prison, I tried to appeal my case, but he would not visit me for over 2 months while the prison system kept moving me from prison to prison. They did not even provide me with a change of clothing for the first 2 months I was kept captive. I had no access to legal materials, phone calls, nor email during this time. I had sporadic access to mail. When my parents were finally able to contact me over 2 months later, they revealed that Ballarotto refused to return the money he stole, and that they had been continually told that I would be released after 2 months in prison. Through correspondence, I had told them that the ISP program hadn't contacted me at all contrary to their regular practice with other prisoners, yet Ballarotto told them that he was actively working with ISP to make sure I would get it. When I first spoke to my parents after over 2 months in prison, I told them about the rejection letter from ISP. At that point I was able to yell at them for what the court had done to me. My parents still hadn't realized that I was sentenced to 4 years in prison, nor aware of the fines that were imposed. Ballartto had been lying to them during this time and misleading them. When my parents confronted him with the rejection letter, he then lied and said "well, he'll be out in 9 months with parole." My parents, then aware of his lies then confronted him with the fact that I had actually been sentenced to 4 years and the earliest possible parole was a year. He still had not returned the money he had taken for trial. I am currently suing him for the money he stole as well as damages.
After a several months in prison, I learned about a pre-sentence report which we were never given. It was different than the plea I had agreed to, though it was lesser than the sentence I received. I also received the plea papers which showed the original plea being crossed out and alternate charges and sentences being blatantly written in with a different pen than which was used to originally fill it out and sign.
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14 Sep, 2012 by Nick
I have been represented by Mr. Ballarotto and was most satisfied with the outcome of my case. Previous to meeting with Mr. Ballarotto , I had met with several other attorneys who did not give me much confidence in their ability to vindicate me of the charges against me. After reading the police report and other charges , Mr.Ballarotto said , " I see this as a simple case of self defense and not to worry " He got all the charges against me dropped !
I have since sent four friends of mine separately to Mr. Ballarotto . All were cleared of the charges and most pleased with the results he acheived for them.
I highly recommend him without any reservation.
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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.
