Areas of Practice

Traffic Violations, Municipal Court, Criminal Defense

If you get a ticket or are arrested you should obtain legal advice. I handle all traffic violations including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI/DWI), driving with a revoked or suspended license, driving without insurance, speeding, reckless driving, etc. The consequences of a guilty plea or finding of guilty to such charges may result in points on your license, substantial fines, insurance premium increases, NJ Motor Vehicle Commission surcharges, license suspension, jail time, community service or the installation of an ignition interlock device. Individuals who rely on their drivers license for a living, such as truck, bus, cab, Uber, Lyft, or limo drivers face the loss of their job. Thus, I recommend that anyone with a commercial drivers license (CDL) retain a lawyer in all traffic matters.

I represent drivers at administrative license hearings in all NJ Motor Vehicle Commission offices. Additionally, I represent both New Jersey and out of state commercial trucking companies for all types of equipment and overweight violations.

As an attorney I help drivers in difficult legal situations throughout New Jersey  particularly in nearby courts such as Allentown, Upper Freehold, Robbinsville, Millstone, Chesterfield, and Hamilton.  The Judge will tell you that you have a legal right to have an attorney represent you in court. I suggest that you don’t face the prosecutor, police officer and Judge alone.

While criminal matters like drug possession, shoplifting, assault, and domestic violence may be handled by the Municipal Courts, more serious crimes (indictable’s) are handled by the Superior Court in each County. A guilty plea to any criminal charge can result in a criminal record, fines, jail or deportation. You have a right to hire your own attorney. Once again I suggest you do not face the prosecutor and Judge alone.

I have written the ‘Practice Commentary and Annotations’ for the New Jersey Court Rules Annotated, Part VII, Rules Governing the Practice in the Municipal Court, published by LexisNexis, 2008 and 2009 editions.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate

The purchase of a home is usually the biggest investment in a person’s life. A real estate transaction is a complicated matter which most people are not experienced enough to handle on their own. I recommend legal assistance to avoid mistakes which could delay the closing process. The Firm handles the sale, purchase and refinancing of properties such as single and multiple family homes, cooperatives, condominiums and commercial property.