Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
“A good decision was hiring Paul Koutouzakis, who fought passionately to keep our family member at home with a reasonable fine”
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).
9 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 19, 2026
NJ Ticket Attorneys
“When dealing with my case kept me updated and explained the legality of events.”
The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo
“My Son's case was dismissed thanks to his diligence work worth every Dollar..”
Rosenblum Law
“No points added to my license and fee significantly decreased for the ticket.”
LGR Law
“She is smart, talented, and the one person I would want by my side in any difficult situation.”
The Yerman Group
“I really appreciate your service and I already referred my friends”
The 15 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 15 firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 4,841 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "expertise" and "knowledge". 9 are open around the clock and 10 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), municipal court (3), credit card fraud (2), criminal defense (2) and drug offenses (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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 15 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.
My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik
“Lesnik always has made me feel supported and always kept me updated every step of the way and clarified any concerns and questions that I've had in order to bridge any gaps throughout my case.”
Michael Block, Attorney At Law
“I recently had Michael Block handle my traffic violation case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome.”
Falk, Flotteron & Davidson
“Kim's team simplifies the process, guiding you through each step with clear explanations and timely updates, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.”
Uriel Criminal Defense
“I will recommend him to anyone in need of an exceptional lawyer who cares about you as a human being.”
Sarofiem & Antoun
“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”
Scott Cerbin Criminal Defense
“Scott cerbin is the best at what he does he's helped me get out of a messy situation and got me back home to my family.”
D'Emilia Law
“She was excellent took time care and concern got me what I wanted”
The Law Offices of Joel Silberman
“He is always available for a phone call/ FaceTime etc … and he always responds to your concerns in a timely manner.”
The Vitaliano Law Firm
“The communication and respect that I got from this lawyer is honestly outstanding.”
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