Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ

24 firms listed · 11 in Jersey City · 9 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Sarofiem & Antoun

Sarofiem & Antoun

(50)
  • License
  • Compassionate
  • Charges
“I briefly described what happened to Kerollos, and he took care of all arrangements, always kept me informed, and he attended the court hearing with me.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
895 Bergen Ave #306, Jersey City, NJ
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Bhatt Law Group

Bhatt Law Group

(47)
  • Tickets
  • Prosecutor
  • Judge
“I reached out to Daniel and he quickly responded and took care of me immediately even after the claim was settled which I appreciated as how quickly he was able to provide me the help I needed.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2009
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
378 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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William Proetta Criminal Law

William Proetta Criminal Law

(50)
  • Understanding
  • Criminal Record
  • Communication
“Secaucus had my back on the wall and he was able to get me out of a sticky situation, WILL I APPRECIATE YOU and would recommend him to anybody… 1 of 1, super reliable and extremely trustworthy.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2022
Emergency Services
242 10th St #103, Jersey City, NJ
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Peter Michael Law

Peter Michael Law

(48)
“I recommend that if anyone is in a tough place legally or needs some legal advice to please reach out to him because I can assure you he will go far and beyond for his clients.”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
567 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Law Offices of Mark E Alter

Law Offices of Mark E Alter

(48)
  • Call
  • Legal Representation
  • Understanding
“His legal expertise, communication skills, and commitment to his clients, coupled with the personalized attention that makes you feel like a close family member, make him an invaluable asset in navigating the complexities of the legal system.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Emergency Services
Se Habla Español
Serving Jersey City Area
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The Law Offices of Joel Silberman

The Law Offices of Joel Silberman

(41)
  • Knowledge
  • Text
  • Right
“Came to Joel with a big problem he was on top of his job ever since,Very professional also never leave you in the dark about nothing,Would highly recommend him to some one that need help”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
26 Journal Square Plaza Suite 300, Jersey City, NJ
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The 24 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 24 firms we list are based in Jersey City; the other 13 serve Jersey City from Garden City, NY (23 mi), New City, NY (28 mi) and Long Island City, NY (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,143 reviews; 18 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 (96%), responsiveness (74%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 9 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), car accidents (2), construction accidents (2), dog bites (2) and drug crimes (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 9 offer urgent consultations and 15 offer a free initial consultation. 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?

14 of the 24 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 Michael W. Alpert

The Law Offices of Michael W. Alpert

(49)
  • Zero
  • Job
  • License
“With his expert knowledge and efficiency, he helped my husband in resolving his traffic violations just in one appointment and resulted in zero points.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2008
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Jersey City Area
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The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone

The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone

(45)
  • Job
  • Child Support
  • Understanding
“It was a pleasure working with MR carbone and his Staff Rosemary was very kind, and helpful throughout my case they got me what I deserved I will definitely come back to this firm thank you so much guys you did GREAT!!”
30+ Years Experience
Free Initial Consultation
12 Oakland Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Braunfotel & Frendel

Braunfotel & Frendel

(47)
  • Outcome
  • Emails
  • Team
“I would highly recommend Scott, specifically for any Workers' Compensation issues, but would also trust him to be an excellent advocate on any matter within the realm of his practice.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Se Habla Español
Serving Jersey City Area
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Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps

Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps

(50)
  • Call
  • Zero
  • Case
“Jon is a miracle worker, A DWI in NY means a criminal record which leads to a background check when applying for jobs which means all the money spent on college could potentially go to waste.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2005
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Jersey City Area
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Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward

Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward

(21)
  • Hands
  • Job
  • Courtroom
“Edward's on December 21, 2020 and she called me right back, I was signing my contract and faxing paperwork over all within 2-3 day and the price was perfect.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1999
BBB Rating: A+
Se Habla Español
549 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & Loturco

Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & Loturco

(47)
  • Confidence
  • Honest
  • Team
“His instinct, attention to detail, and ability to truly listen to the client without judgment is unmatched in my 20+ year career as an attorney myself.”
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A
Serving Jersey City Area
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The Law Offices of Stephen J. Natoli

The Law Offices of Stephen J. Natoli

(50)
  • Feel
  • License
  • Call
“Natoli and he is great he really cares about his clients and sees the good when nobody else can he is very lenient and down to earth and he will fight for you like he is fighting for himself I suggest if you need a lawyer call mr.”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
549 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Kevin T Conway Esq Pc

Kevin T Conway Esq Pc

(46)
  • Informative
  • Email
  • Call
“Is excellent Lawyer is fast and very clear He is an excellent lawyer he works fast and very efficient I am delighted with his service and very responsible he gives him a 10”
In Business Since 2013
Emergency Services
Serving Jersey City Area
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Law Office of Victor M Feraru

Law Office of Victor M Feraru

(49)
“He promptly returned my call within 30 minutes listened intently regarding my situation called and texted the other party and basically solved the problem I was having for 5 days within an hour Amazing”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Jersey City Area
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Law Office of Michael Pastacaldi

Law Office of Michael Pastacaldi

(47)
  • Conviction
  • Fees
  • Court
“After explaining my situation to Mr Pastacaldi He immediately explained procedures and approach and with his knowledge and patience I was able to clear my situation and aquire peace of mind.”
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
35 Journal Square Plaza Suite 405, Jersey City, NJ
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Pagan Lopez Law Office

Pagan Lopez Law Office

(42)
  • Work
  • Greeting
  • Paralegal
“Roberto, Christina, Ashley, Mabel, Maholi, Michael Thank you for all your support for help us and being in our side in every step, every tear, every returned document and until the very last minute literally”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Jersey City Area
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Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti

(40)
  • Expertise
  • Hope
  • Knowledge
“I hired Luigi to represent me and I'm very happy with his service: he did a great job of addressing any concerns that I had, and I'm also happy with the results.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2008
Emergency Services
Serving Jersey City Area
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Rubas Law Offices

Rubas Law Offices

(4)
“Attorney Rubas and his team did an absolutely wonderful job with my criminal case.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
549 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Arcia & Associates

Arcia & Associates

(45)
  • Green Card
  • Responsibility
  • Society
“Grateful to the Excellent Service of the firm Arcia & Associates and especially to my Paralegal Belen Castro who was professional and 100% concerned about my case, I felt confident at all times with her, Charismatic and with a very special treatment.”
In Business Since 2015
Se Habla Español
Serving Jersey City Area
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Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law

Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law

(24)
  • Court
  • Expertise
  • Trust
“Weissman's professionalism and genuine concern for his clients' well-being, he has earned my trust and my business, and I highly recommend this firm.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
BBB Rating: A+
Serving Jersey City Area
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The Law Offices of Scott Gross

The Law Offices of Scott Gross

(31)
  • Comfortable
  • Legal Advice
  • Outcome
“Our situation was unique and escalated quickly, Scott never used any of the attention of this matter for his own recognition- he has always done what was best for us.”
In Business Since 2013
Serving Jersey City Area
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Nanos, Gomez & Associates

Nanos, Gomez & Associates

(37)
  • Us Citizen
  • Patience
  • Team
“I was impressed by Peter and Tania's level of professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail that was displayed throughout the entire process.”
In Business Since 2011
Se Habla Español
500 Old Country Rd Suite 209, Garden City, NY
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Kuykendall Law

Kuykendall Law

(16)
  • Case
  • Traffic
  • Communication
“I've already referred him to multiple people who may be in need of counsel in immediate future and will not hesitate to have him represent me, in any matter, in the future.”
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
26 Journal Square Plaza Suite 300, Jersey City, NJ
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Jersey City, NJ Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1842
Maximum cost
$22100
National Average
$6753
Avg Per Hour Rates
$430
$4298
$7367
Typical price range is based on 403 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6753
Minimum cost $1842
Maximum cost $22100
Avg Per Hour Rates $430

Typical range $4298 to $7367 is based on 403 cost profiles.

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