Sarofiem & Antoun
“I am incredibly grateful for their dedication and highly recommend Mekhail Sarofiem to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation for their accident case.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ
12 firms listed · 11 in Jersey City · 6 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
The Law Offices of Joel Silberman
“In a really tough situation, Joel helped me when I thought I had no other options.”
Bhatt Law Group
“I had the pleasure of working with The Bhatt Law Group on an automobile accident case and am very impressed with their professionalism, dedication, and the quality of service provided by the entire team.”
William Proetta Criminal Law
“If you need an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares about their clients, I highly recommend William Fay, ESQ.”
Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward
“Me and my family would like to thank her for the tremendous job she has done with this being said i give 5 thumbs up for recommendations”
Peter Michael Law
“Peter Michael, thank you so much for your help you are the best”
The 12 firms listed for Jersey City, 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: Jersey City, NJ
11 of the 12 firms we list are based in Jersey City; the other one serves Jersey City from Long Island City, NY (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,708 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "knowledge". 6 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sex crimes (3), car accidents (2), construction accidents (2), domestic violence (2) and drug crimes (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2011. 6 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 12 of the firms on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.
Are criminal law firms listed for Jersey City open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 of the 12 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone
“Many thanks to Attorney Carbone for his resilience and perseverance in supporting his client to the most favorable outcome”
The Law Offices of Stephen J. Natoli
“Very nice and explained everything to my husband, and best of all, got all charges/ tickets dismissed!”
Law Office of Michael Pastacaldi
“From the first time we communicated about my husband's situation, he was right on it.”
Rubas Law Offices
“If you want friendly and effective representation, This is who you call.”
Theodore Grezlak Iii, Lawyer
“Dates were moved sooner, my needs were addressed, loose ends were looked into, and within a month I was given a deal that I'd been told I couldn't get beforehand.”
Arcia & Associates
“She is a client here and I do not regret having my case here.”
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