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Law Office of Douglas Herring
- System
- Case
- Words
“From my initial consultation to the resolution of the case, Douglas demonstrated a profound understanding of the case involved, coupled with a calm and a reassuring demeanor.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Princeton, NJ
24 firms listed · 5 in Princeton · 7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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John Hartmann
- Skilled
- Feel
- Right to Work
“I truly vouch and encourage everyone to contact him if you need a lawyer, I'm very happy with the outcome he was able to make, Gentlemen & all around Good Guy!”
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Bronzino Law Firm
- Paralegal
- Team
- Emails
“Megan the receptionist is great, because she was overattentive to the fact that I was out of state and needed help being represented in the New Jersey courts system.”
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The Law Office of Brian F. O'Malley
“Was helpful throughout the entire process and made it a lot less stressful.”
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The Law Office of Matthew B. Lun
- Court
- Price
- Divorce
“Mine was a post judgement matter but Matt was successful in getting the court to grant us discovery, 2 years after my divorce was finalized, and as a result I was awarded the funds that my ex had hidden from me.”
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Daniel D. Stern Law
“Without him, I feel as though I would not have been as credible in court and my evidence would not have been presented throughly in the most organized fashion.”
The 24 firms listed for Princeton, 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: Princeton, NJ
5 of the 24 firms we list are based in Princeton; the other 19 serve Princeton from towns including Hamilton Township (7 mi), New Brunswick (15 mi) and Langhorne, PA (16 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,805 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (76%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 7 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 domestic violence (7), drug crimes (4), expungements (4), criminal defense (3) and criminal law (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 34 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Princeton open on Saturdays or Sundays?
10 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.
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Law Offices of Peter Katz
“My best advice to you is to stay out of trouble, but if you do happen to find yourself in an unfortunate legal predicament, do yourself a favor and call Peter.”
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Murphy James R
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Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
- College
- License
- Law Firm
“In particular, Tonianne, the coordinator on the court date, was very patient and immediately responsive with issues regarding the virtual court appearance.”
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Law Offices of Siegel & Siegel
- Case
- Questions
- Understand
“That this soft-spoken and avuncular lawyer is also a highly competent expert in this specialized field is a great comfort for his clients, knowing that their case is in very able hands.”
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Jenna Casper Bloom
- Outcome
- Real Estate
- Tickets
“I submitted a petition for expungement in 2021, it wasnt until i began working Jenna and Imhoff & Associates that my case was heard and resolved after only a couple of months of working with Her.”
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The Davis Law Firm
- Confident
- Matter
- Phone
“Communication with him and his office is also outstanding, every time we would have any questions, they would be answered within seconds after sending the email, he was also very responsive to telephone calls.”
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Keith E. McAndrews, Attorney at Law
- Ticket
- Questions
- Job
“He was very thorough with explaining everything in detail, very upfront about what the options were and accomplished exactly what he said he would accomplish.”
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Law Office of Edward M Janzekovich
- Ticket
- Reckless Driving
- Police Officer
“On the day of court Mr Janzekovich went to bat for me with the prosecutor and somehow had the DWI charge dismissed and the speeding 20mph over downgraded to 4mph over the speed limit.”
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James S. Friedman
- Call
- Knowledge
- Fair
“He explained the process in a very clear and professional way and helped us to understand the charges, the evidence, and possible range of consequences.”
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The Scardella Law Firm
- Ticket
- Court
“I was very please with the professional, polite, effective work that was done on my behalf I would recommend them to anyone looking to get the job done right”
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Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell
- Life
- Outcome
- Questions
“I had a bad incident where I thought my life and career where done I had gotten a elluding charge on a motorcycle from 2 different towns in one night plus more then 12 tickets.”
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Hartman Duff
- Counsel
- Law Firm
- Court
“Recently I had to deal with the courts being backed up due to the Covid epidemic which is no fault to this firm but Les Hartman always made sure I was kept in the loop with each step that was being took.”
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Fetky & Petty
- Word
- Expertise
- Communication
“Thanks to Jonathan, I have been able to navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence, ultimately securing favorable results that I once thought were unattainable.”
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The Law Office of Zapicchi & Liller
“Mario was so easy to work with - my first time dealing with municipal court and a traffic violation, and his connections with all the different parties made everything go smoothly.”
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The Law Office Of Jordan B. Rickards
- Case
- Team
- Matter
“I do not know how other lawyers are, but I can say this, Jordan took my messages at all times of the night, calming my nerves, always providing support and proper legal advice.”
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Saile & Saile
“Mike does not over-promise on your case like other attorneys do- he is realistic about the possible outcome which I appreciated (“Outcome A is ideal, but realistically that is a long-shot; we need to prepare for Outcome B.”
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Epstein | Ostrove
- Phone
- Outcome
- Questions
“It's been a long road after being injured in a car accident, and Sal Nascimento at Epstein & Ostrove has helped ease the burden and advocated for me every step of the way to get justice.”
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Stark & Stark
“Everything was handled in a professional manner, but with a personal touch - empathy for our situation, listening to us, and building a relationship (I was not and am not just a case number).”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Princeton, NJ Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1500
Maximum cost
$18000
National Average
$5500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$350
$3500
$6000
Typical price range is based on 519 cost profiles
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