Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near New Brunswick, NJ

3 of these firms are based in New Brunswick; the others serve New Brunswick from New York, NY (31 mi).

7 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 20, 2026

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers

4.8 49 reviews
“Iam forever grateful and appreciate Samera and Abe for their outstanding representation and defense in my running with the law.”
Free phone consultationServes New Jersey, Middlesex CountyBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2002
53 Paterson St
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The Yerman Group

The Yerman Group

4.9 48 reviews
“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.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2005
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Lebedin Kofman

Lebedin Kofman

4.7 50 reviews
“I would recommend, they got my case dismissed and sealed, thanks to these lawyers”
Serves New York City, Long IslandFree consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2014Financing
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi

The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi

4.6 35 reviews
“She was prompt, responsive, professional, courteous, everything a client could ask for from the any professional, especially their attorney.”
Free consultationSe habla españolServes Manhattan, Bronx +10Open 24 hoursSince 1988
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Mark I. Cohen, ESQ

Mark I. Cohen, ESQ

4.8 37 reviews
“This is the best attorney to have on your side when you find yourself in trouble, or accused of false allegations.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2011
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Spodek Law Group

Spodek Law Group

5.0 47 reviews
“Their proactive communication, and tireless advocacy culminated in a favorable resolution that exceeded my expectations.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2001
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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The 10 firms listed for New Brunswick, 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: New Brunswick, NJ

The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,906 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 7 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sex crimes (4), domestic violence (3), drug crimes (2), homicide (2) and practice areas (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 5 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.

Why are firms outside New Brunswick shown on this page?

3 of the 10 firms are based in New Brunswick; 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.

Norman Spencer Law Group

Norman Spencer Law Group

4.6 33 reviews
“He is very professional and resolves cases to the best possible solution available.”
Assessment $750Since 2006Open 24 hours
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell

Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell

4.8 46 reviews
“Eric is very knowledgeable and tells it like it is nothing was sugar coated which I appreciated.”
Since 2009
142 Livingston Ave
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James S. Friedman

James S. Friedman

4.9 42 reviews
“May God bless you and guide you to continue in helping other people.”
Free consultationServes New Jersey, New York CitySince 2000Open 24 hours
5 Elm Row #300
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The Shapiro Law Firm

The Shapiro Law Firm

5.0 49 reviews
“From the outset, Aaron demonstrated not only a deep understanding of immigration law but also an extraordinary level of compassion and commitment to his clients.”
Free consultationSince 2010
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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