Raff & Raff
“He and his staff guided and informed me throughout the process and helped me get through a stressful situation easily and smoothly.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Paterson, NJ
3 of these firms are based in Paterson; the others serve Paterson from towns including Clifton (4 mi), Hackensack (7 mi) and Jersey City (15 mi).
10 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
Sciro & Marotta
“My favorite lawyer, he is clear and direct, he solved my problem as I expected, thanks to all his work teams, blessings, keep it up 🙏😊 …”
Law Offices of Noemi Simbron
“They have a staff that helps you and clarifies your doubts”
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
“I was very happy with the result and with the level of service I received.”
Rosenblum Law
“Thank you so much, delighted we contacted Rosenblum Law, they got my sons 8 point speeding ticket down to a parking violation with fine and no points, Highly recommend”
LGR Law
“She's been an excellent lawyer who represented our company with outstanding service.”
The 15 firms listed for Paterson, 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: Paterson, NJ
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,911 reviews; 14 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 "knowledge", "results" and "expertise". 10 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 criminal defense (3), domestic violence (3), traffic tickets (3), civil litigation (2) and expungements (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 100 years. 10 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Paterson shown on this page?
3 of the 15 firms are based in Paterson; 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.
Sarofiem & Antoun
“He showed true concern and did the best to get a positive result for my case.”
The Tormey Law Firm
“Jeff presented my case before the judge, and objected the plaintiffs many attempts to present hearsay and irrelevant evidence.”
Kraminsky Law
“Kraminsky - even with him on the other side of the table he was able to negotiate an agreement that I was very happy with.”
The Law Offices of Joel Silberman
“Joel was extremely understanding to my situation and went above and beyond what I expected.”
Cohen & Bernstein
“Excellent service, very responsive, knowledgeable, will use again, especially if you have teenagers at home.”
Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys at Law
“I strongly recommend you consult Alexandra and see if she is a fit for your needs.”
Lustberg Law Offices
“He took on my case with a dedication that eased my anxiety and provided a defense that was both intelligent and thorough.”
Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
“My boyfriend was looking at some serious time and this attorney got his case dismissed.”
Alexander Sanchez, Bronx Criminal Lawyer
“Sanchez represented me professionally and adequately he was able to get the attention of his peers so they would listen to our concerns and complaints.”
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