Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Union, NJ
15 firms listed · 4 in Union · 7 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo
Mark M. Cheser
John Paragano, Esq.
Garrubbo & Capece
Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
The 15 firms listed for Union, 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: Union, NJ
4 of the 15 firms we list are based in Union; the other 11 serve Union from towns including Clifton (13 mi), New York, NY (18 mi) and Cranford (3 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.2 to 5.0 across 5,331 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "expertise" and "results". 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 criminal defense (3), domestic violence (3), family law (3), real estate (3) and bankruptcy (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 61 years. 7 offer urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Union offer free consultations?
6 of the 15 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.



