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1 of these firms is based in Montclair; the others serve Montclair from towns including New York, NY (17 mi), Hackensack (10 mi) and Clifton (4 mi).
15 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 firms listed for Montclair, 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.
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,959 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "expertise". 15 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (7), criminal defense (5), expungements (4), family law (3) and sex crimes (3). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 15 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer remote or virtual consultations; 2 offer payment plans; 19 offer a free initial consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 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.
19 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
- “Adam communicated his plan for dealing with my domestic violence charges and executed it resulting in the best outcome possible.” — client of Lustberg Law Offices
- “Chris made me feel very comfortable and secure for my court appearance, and I was very pleased with the outcome!” — client of Bhatt Law Group
- “Attorney Christopher Cifrodello was very professional and I’m very pleased with the way he has handled my case.” — client of Cifrodello Law Offices
- “Acting with patience and skill, he had the six charges against me reduced to one.” — client of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
