Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Elizabeth, NJ

3 of these firms are based in Elizabeth; the others serve Elizabeth from towns including New York, NY (14 mi), Jersey City (7 mi) and Brooklyn, NY (13 mi).

14 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

(40)
  • Law Firm
  • Traffic
  • Paralegals
“I wanted to take a moment to express my utmost satisfaction with the exceptional legal service provided by the Law Offices of Jonathan Marshall, particularly under the guidance of Brian Mc Cauley”
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2009
46 Broad St Second Floor, Elizabeth, NJ
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NJ Ticket Attorneys

NJ Ticket Attorneys

(9)
“Dan is an amazing attorney and knows the ins and outs of the nuances of the law, some that prosecutors even have to look up the law and case precedent on.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
1207 E Grand St 4th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ
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The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo

The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo

(3)
“My Son's case was dismissed thanks to his diligence work worth every Dollar..”
Free Initial Consultation
35+ Years Experience
740 Newark Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
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Rosenblum Law

Rosenblum Law

(46)
  • Law Firm
  • Responsive
  • Job
“Thankfully he didn't, he still did write me 2 tickets that added up to over 10 or so points thanks to rosenblum I was only given 2 points toltal and able to keep my license, they truly do make you feel very comfortable and do care about you I will u...”
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2003
Serving Elizabeth Area
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LGR Law

LGR Law

(48)
  • Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Nerve
  • Priced
“LGR Group was there with me from day to the end, and was very accessible as far as information and communication, I strongly recommend LRG Group to anyone who is looking for legal representation”
BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Serving Elizabeth Area
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Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

(49)
  • Fines
  • Case
  • Patient
“He got me out of jail, kept in touch with me for all my court appearances, would sit down and talk with me about what was going on, always listened to what I had to say, and he sincerely cared.”
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
53 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ
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The 24 firms listed for Elizabeth, NJ defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Elizabeth, NJ

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 5,667 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 14 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (8), criminal defense (5), sex crimes (5), municipal court (4) and dwi (3). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 14 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 17 offer a free initial consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside Elizabeth shown on this page?

3 of the 24 firms are based in Elizabeth; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Lee & Garasia

Lee & Garasia

(49)
  • Immigration Lawyer
  • Legal Advice
  • Meeting
“Most importantly, they make an extra effort to understand the complications of your case and offer the best advice to ensure it not only gets approved but also processed as quickly as possible.”
BBB Rating: A+
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2002
190 NJ-27 Suite 204, Edison, NJ
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The Yerman Group

The Yerman Group

(48)
  • Profession
  • Sensei
  • Paralegals
“Yerman Group with its team of very experienced paralegals and lawyers, They helped me in no time to gather the necessary documents and organize my immigration trial which I won at the first time before the judge.”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2005
225 Broadway 17th floor, New York, NY
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My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik

My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik

(49)
  • Case
  • Doubt
  • Name
“From The moment I came to his Office he made me feel very comfortable about the Process we were going to Face together; He was always following up with The Courts and lead the Case To the Best of my Benefit' I will Always be Thankful to Him and will ...”
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2020
Serving Elizabeth Area
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Michael Block, Attorney At Law

Michael Block, Attorney At Law

(49)
  • License
  • Stop Sign
  • Insurance
“Hello this is the best lawyer I've ever been to so far I had a 3 point ticket and he dismissed it I am so grateful to have a lawyer please check him out I recommend him!”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1991
277 Broadway #708, New York, NY
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Falk, Flotteron & Davidson

Falk, Flotteron & Davidson

(48)
  • Sale
  • Expertise
  • Transaction
“Jake answered all our questions quickly and thoroughly and while we were preparing for our relocation and dealing with things associated with that, Jake was behind the scenes making sure everything was completed on time without issue.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2014
241 Main St Suite 101, Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Scott Cerbin Criminal Defense

Scott Cerbin Criminal Defense

(48)
  • Job
  • Felony
  • Communication
“Very knowledgeable and professional, always available when i called with questions and those times when he was not, he returned the call within a matter of hours.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
254 36th St Suite C659, Brooklyn, NY
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Sarofiem & Antoun

Sarofiem & Antoun

(50)
  • Case
  • Expectations
  • Driving
“Help me with my injury also help me to get my car fixed I really recommended him to any one has same problem to just call him and he will do the same great job”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
895 Bergen Ave #306, Jersey City, NJ
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Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys at Law

Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys at Law

(49)
  • Case
  • Phenomenal
  • Criminal Attorney
“Alexandra Macaluso is by far the best criminal attorney I've ever dealt with, an incident occurred, and Alexandra made a very stressful and trying situation go as smoothly and positive as possible, her legal secretary Donna was amazing as well, commu...”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1978
150 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ
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Saland Law

Saland Law

(27)
  • Arrested
  • Jail
  • Counsel
“From the start of this nightmare it was obvious Jeremy had the experience, judgment, and respected presence to skillfully move this case along to a just end.”
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
52 Duane St 7th floor, New York, NY
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Kraminsky Law

Kraminsky Law

(50)
  • Expertise
  • Legal Advice
  • Communication
“I was recommended by a friend and I wanna say thank you to Alan for his time and help with a matter which took a little more time than expected but he still confirmed and made sure I'm not signing anything in a rush and provided amazing service.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2024
871 Allwood Rd Ste. 2A, Clifton, NJ
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Lebedin Kofman

Lebedin Kofman

(50)
  • Case
  • Negotiated
  • Confidence
“I can honestly say that Lebedin Kofman LLP is unlike no other I was really pleased with his service and how hands on he was with my case, he's also a Man of his words, and the interest he showed towards my case was extremely excellent, because of ...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Offers Financing Options
In Business Since 2014
26 Broadway 3rd floor, New York, NY
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Robert S. Gershon

Robert S. Gershon

(47)
  • Family Court
  • Information
  • System
“Despite this, I felt very well informed of the process as we went through it together, and Rob was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, as well as understanding my concerns (whether direct or simply hypothetical.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2002
One Pierrepont Plaza, 300 Cadman Plz W 12th floor, Brooklyn, NY
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Bhatt Law Group

Bhatt Law Group

(47)
  • Fine
  • Traffic Violation
  • The Lawyer
“If you are in need of legal representation, I wholeheartedly encourage you to reach out to BHATT LAW GROUP You can trust that you will receive top-notch legal services and the best possible outcome for Motor Vechical case .”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2009
378 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Cifrodello Law Offices

Cifrodello Law Offices

(48)
  • Team
  • Summons
  • Prosecutor
“  I spent 6 years dodging my case because of the penalties I had read online, and one of them was jail time, but when I say Sean worked his magic my ticket was downgraded, and I was able to get my driver's license back.”
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2016
Serving Elizabeth Area
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The Bianchi Law Group

The Bianchi Law Group

(48)
  • Law Firm
  • Information
  • Expertise
“Fast forward, even though my son has had to serve time, I know the Bianchi group fought very hard and I know the outcome was heartfelt for them as well”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2013
Serving Elizabeth Area
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Law Offices of Robert Tsigler

Law Offices of Robert Tsigler

(45)
  • Law Firm
  • Responsive
  • Case
“Best lawyers out there , have to give a big thanks to Michael and Violetta for taking my i-485 case, the case got very complicated and no other lawyer wanted to take on my case and they did and got me approved again best lawyers out there , I recomme...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Offers Financing Options
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
299 Broadway #1400, New York, NY
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Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

(50)
  • Call
  • Matter
  • Court
“Rosen patiently guide me through the process, but his cross-examination of the Plaintiff and a respected, well known Police Officer as witness appears to have resulted in Plaintiff dropping the TRO before I even testified.”
BBB Accredited
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Serving Elizabeth Area
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William Proetta Criminal Law

William Proetta Criminal Law

(50)
  • Outcome
  • Esq
  • Messages
“When I tell you from the beginning when I contacted him and discuss my issue he told me I don't have anything to worry about and in the end he was correct.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2022
242 10th St #103, Jersey City, NJ
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Elizabeth, NJ Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1787
Maximum cost
$21433
National Average
$6549
Avg Per Hour Rates
$417
$4168
$7145
Average price range is based on 457 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6549
Minimum cost $1787
Maximum cost $21433
Avg Per Hour Rates $417

Average range $4168 to $7145 is based on 457 cost profiles.

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