Passaic Lawyers

I am a passionate attorney that seeks to fight for my clients' interests all the while trying to resolve issues as fast and effectively as possible. There is no better feeling than winning a case for a client whether in divorce court, criminal court or civil court. I like to walk the streets I serve and see my clients who salute me for the work I did for them and build long term relationships. Our aim is to win for our clients and to explain the best way to achieve realistic goals. I have been living in Jersey City for...

Franklin Montero has represented clients all throughout New Jersey and New York. A majority of the cases that he handles are in municipal court, and range from Title 39, Title 2C and municipal ordinance violations. He has extensive experience in negotiating plea agreements for my clients with the prosecutors. Franklin has effectively tried matters that could not be resolved with a plea bargain. As such, he has experience with trial preparation, which includes properly assessing the relevant statute, applicable case law and preparation of expert and lay direct and cross-examination questions.

The Law Offices of Franklin S. Montero provides New...

José R. Torres is experienced in real estate, bankruptcy and criminal defense. He also counsels clients in customs clearance and international trade law. Mr. Torres is admitted to practice law before the New Jersey and Florida Courts as well as the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Torres is also experienced in the areas of International Banking Compliance and Securities Investigations gained while working at the office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Manhattan. He has also served as fellow of the American Caribbean Law Initiative where he consulted...

Mr. Coffy (www.coffylaw.com) is a registered Patent Attorney and former Patent Examiner. His practice emphasizes patent application preparation, prosecution and enforcement in the electronic arts including Business Methods Patents and Design Patents. Mr. Coffy has extensive experience in digital technologies, computer networks and information technologies as well as device physics, which includes semiconductor applications. Mr. Coffy co-invented a device called the “Low Friction Apparatus” which currently has a patent application on file with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). He also has experience in re-examination, litigation support, patent infringement assessment, patentability opinion letters, cease-and-desist letters, demand letters and...

Divorce and family law expert Bari Zell Weinberger dedicates her practice exclusively to family and matrimonial law matters. As the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, Ms. Weinberger leads a powerful team of divorce and family law attorney specialists who all share a passionate dedication to providing their clients with the highest levels of legal care.

Recognizing the difficult and trying problems that bring people to seek her firm's guidance, Ms. Weinberger has built her practice and firm around an unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients' rights, their children and their future.

Clients directly benefit...

Joseph G. Cella, Esq., has been professionally involved in Immigration Law since 1989, practicing as an Immigration Attorney since 1993. His Immigration Cases have been the subject of articles in many publications including The Herald News, and he has been published in the New Jersey Law Journal. Mr. Cella has given numerous lectures on various topics within the area of Immigration Law, and has taught various political and legal courses at New Jersey’s William Paterson University, including a Masters Degree Course in Political Asylum and International Human Rights Law. Mr. Cella is the founder of Cella & Associates, LLC, US...

Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is dedicated to defending individuals charged with offenses in both Municipal and Superior Court. The Law Office of Jason T. Komninos, Esq. is centrally located in Hackensack, NJ.

Michael J. Epstein, New Jersey personal injury attorney, has represented individuals in Bergen County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas in a broad range of personal injury and employment law cases for nearly 25 years. At the Epstein Law Firm in Rochelle Park, Mr. Epstein represents clients in cases of medical malpractice, other professional malpractice, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death and car accidents, and he also is a capable litigator, taking on complex employment law and business litigation cases. He has obtained certification as a civil trial attorney from the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He was subsequently...

Travis J. Tormey is the founding partner of The Tormey Law Firm, where he leads a highly skilled team of defense attorneys who represent clients in criminal, DWI, and domestic violence cases throughout New Jersey. Mr. Tormey provides aggressive defense for charges including assault, disorderly persons, drug offenses, sex crimes, weapons offenses, theft and fraud crimes, and driving under the influence, as well as restraining orders. He has earned numerous honors for excellence in his field, including being named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers in New Jersey by the...

Laurie Newmark is one of the founding partners at Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark. Since completing a Family Part judicial clerkship in 1998 with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Laurie has devoted her practice exclusively to family law. She is an experienced litigator who appears in court regularly in Northern and Central New Jersey. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey.

Laurie insists that every client be treated with well-deserved respect and compassion. Laurie and her team understand that they are advocating for...

Edward Shulman is the founder and principal of The Shulman Law Group, LLC in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Mr. Shulman’s practice is limited to all aspects of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Mr. Shulman is the former Chairman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the New Jersey Bar Immigration Law Section. He has been named as Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® for Immigration Law. He has recently been named by Best Lawyers in America® as Lawyer of the Year for 2023. He is rated a Band One Attorney by Chambers...

Peter Van Aulen's Practice is 100% dedicated to Divorce and Family Law. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. Said designation is only granted to attorneys who have shown higher levels of education, knowledge, ability and experience in family law and divorce. Peter completed many more Continuing Legal Education classes in family law than is required by the non certified lawyer and passed an extensive exam. He has been positively assessed by judges and other attorneys. Peter Van Aulen has been representing clients in divorce and family law for over 30 years. He...

My name is Thomas Carroll Blauvelt and I am a lawyer since 1993. I am a former municipal prosecutor for 15 towns, and a former municipal public defender. During my 30 years as a lawyer I take great pride in everyone who calls or comes in my office gets my personal attention! I keep my office small for that reason. You will not be handed off to someone here. When you hire me you will speak with me and be treated with respect. Whether you have a New Jersey DWI or criminal charge, or traffic tickets anywhere in NJ...

As one of the most dynamic firms in the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan Region, we provide a broad range of services to a diverse group of clients. We support and advance our clients' initiatives through innovative solutions to complex legal problems. Scarinci Hollenbeck is a full service, general practice law firm that provides a broad range of legal services to a diverse group of clients. Our principal areas of practice include Business Law, Real Estate Law, Environmental and Land Use Law, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Insurance Law and Public Law. We are also experienced in a number of specialty areas...

Attorney Fabiola Ruiz Doolan started her legal career working in the area of Contracts and Bankruptcy law. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan opened the law firm in 2010 as a full-service legal practice. As the managing attorney for the firm, she concentrates in the areas of Business and Commercial Transactions, Bankruptcy/ Debtor’s Rights, and Estate Planning. She is part of the Roster of Mediators for Civil, General Equity and Probate Cases in the State of New Jersey and is an accredited attorney for Veteran’s Benefits with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Ms. Ruiz-Doolan is fluent in Spanish and is conversational in Italian...

Ms. Sutnick, the founding partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC, is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York. She is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully defended criminal defendants in both states.

Ms. Sutnick has been named as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2015 and in 2018 was selected to its Top 50 Women list. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Ms. Sutnick is a trustee of the Bergen County Bar Association and the co-chair of the Municipal Court Law and Criminal Law committees. She was a guest commentator...

Although my firm practices in several different fields of law, my expertise is primarily in Mortgage Foreclosure Defense,Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Mortgage loan modification. In terms of divorce law, I have a unique prospective from both my personal and professional experience that few other attorneys can match. To me, each case is personal, each client is a person, never just a file number.

Michael is a passionate trial lawyer. He puts his heart and soul into fighting for his clients. Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. As a former public defender, Michael has defended the poor, the forgotten, and the damned against a government that has seemingly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute criminal allegations. He has spent the last six years cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases, obtaining results that have proven favorable for his clients. He knows what it’s like to...

It is my honor to be a lawyer. I am proud to be an attorney and to represent my clients with passion and zeal. My appreciation and passion for law enables me to approach my work with enthusiasm every day. I have a genuine interest for my clients’ personal well-being and success. My attentive personality ensures that my clients know their legal interests will be protected. I have a strong respect for the attorney-client relationship and my goal is to protect my clients’ best interests.

Over the course of my career I have been fortunate to work in various...

A major part of my law practice is connected to real estate - (real estate sales, both residential and commercial, property tax appeals, land use (zoning and planning boards) and landlord and tenant law). In addition, we also provide services in the areas of wills and estate administration (probate), municipal court representation (DWI and traffic offenses), income tax and business advisory services. I have found that most people excel at what they enjoy doing, I enjoy these areas of the law the most.

In addition to my law license, I was licensed in New Jersey as both...

Despite all of the problems you hear about in the news, it must be said that the United States of America still remains a beautiful country. For decades, centuries even, the US has served as a home for people from all over the world. It is the diversity of our country that has allowed us to continue to grow and develop, tackle modern issues, advance the arts and sciences, and generally just make our country a much nicer place to live. Unfortunately, this is slightly offset by just how difficult and complicated United States immigration law is. If you are...

Toni Ann Russo, Esq. has been providing quality legal services to the Northern New Jersey community for over 33 years. She is managing attorney at the Russo Petrullo Law Group, LLC formerly the Law Offices of Toni Ann Russo, LLC.

Toni handles most family law matters such as Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Parenting time, Equitable Distribution, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, DYFS/DCPP Child abuse and neglect.

Her passion and experience can give you the edge you need in the courtroom.

I defend individuals accused of crimes ranging from murder and manslaughter to sexual assault and financial crimes in both state and federal courts. Upon graduating law school I became an Assistant Prosecutor in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The trial skills I learned there have been an invaluable asset going forward. I know I can achieve the best possible result for you. Contact me for a free consultation, together we will find a way.

Experienced Litigation Attorney Jeffrey M. Bloom handles Family Law, Workers' Compensation, and Personal Injury claims for people living in New Jersey. With two offices in West New York, NJ and Hackensack, NJ, the goal of The Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Bloom is to understand your unique needs so that we can design a tailored, effective response, resolving your case quickly and efficiently. If you're in need of an attorney for help with your divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, workers' compensation claim, car accident, or other legal matter, please all (855) 208-3650 for a personalized consultation. We...

Earl P. White, Esq. is a real estate attorney in New Jersey. His practices focuses on purchase and sale transactions, representing buyers and sellers, three-day attorney review, deeds and ownership transfers, power of attorney, and assisting with closing. Landlord-tenant and land use and development are also part of the practice.

Mr. White’s legal career includes working in in the New York City and Newark offices of Proskauer Rose LLP, serving at the Office of the Attorney General, and transactional work with MW Real Estate Group. Core values of is practice are being responsive to clients and transactions, a focus on...

I started this firm in 1993 and have been an active member of my legal community since 1978. We practice primarily in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, car and truck accident lawsuits, all traffic tickets and general litigation. Our office handles cases ranging from wrongful death to occupational diseases such as mesothelioma, pulmonary conditions and cancer. We have handled serious cases involving amputations, death, paralysis, disfigurement and mild-traumatic brain injury. We represent injured workers from all technical, mechanical, scientific, clerical and professional fields. We have also represented many police officers, firemen and other...

Since 2005, Jeremias E. Batista, Esq. has offered comprehensive legal services to clients throughout New Jersey and New York City area. Clients receive the personal individual attention one on one with Mr. Batista on every case to assure his clients receive the highest quality legal services. Mr. Batista looks forward to the satisfaction of helping clients to change their life for the better.

Brent DiMarco is an experienced criminal, domestic violence, and DCP&P defense lawyer who has helped a multitude of clients facing serious allegations across New Jersey in the course of his accomplished career. Mr. DiMarco's extensive knowledge and unique qualifications in the realms of criminal justice, family law, and child abuse and neglect litigation makes him thoroughly equipped to handle all aspects of his clients' cases, which often involve multiple components. Since criminal charges, restraining orders, and investigations involving child protective services often occur in conjunction, Mr. DiMarco is able to assist with each of these components with the aptitude that...

April M. Gilmore was born in Greenville, Ohio, on April 3, 1970. She was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1998, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1998, the New York bar in 1999, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in 2000. Ms. Gilmore received her B.A. from Rutgers University in 1992, and her J.D. from Rutgers University Law School in 1998. After graduating from law school, she served as a law clerk to The Honorable Arthur D'Italia, Assignment Judge, in the Superior Court...

Former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General and Essex County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor,

Cannabis Regulatory expertise.

Practicing before the MA Cannabis Control Commission representing clients at Suitability Hearings and with Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Issues and as Senior Counsel and Ethics Liaison to the NJ Office of the Child Advocate, drafting legislation and regulations.

E. David Smith, Esq., is principal of Smith & Associates, and serves as outside general counsel for US and foreign companies, family enterprises and family offices. Guiding his clients in the creation and growth of their wealth, he positions business entities for growth opportunities and for mitigating risk, including asset preservation. Combining his experience in corporate transactions, capital raising and financing, corporate governance, corporate litigation and intellectual property, he provides strategic guidance, identifies and addresses core issues, and quarterbacks companies’ and family offices’ legal needs. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the Tulane University School...

The Farria Law Group offers skilled legal representation in all areas of corporate law matters and from all levels of complexity, including labor and employment law issues, immigration, sports and entertainment law, and corporate law.

David Eisbrouch’s law practice encompasses all aspects of serious personal injury and mass tort (pharmaceutical) litigation and over two decades as the managing partner of two contingent fee law firms. David has a unique insight into and understanding of the financial issues and constraints faced by both clients and contingent-fee law firms.

Eileen M. Marsh has been practicing commercial and real estate litigation for over 25 years. She was formerly with Fulbright & Jaworski in New York City before co-founding Eisbrouch & Marsh, LLC in 1995. Ms. Marsh represents individuals and corporations in residential and commercial real estate. Her extensive experience includes the negotiation, structuring, documentation of acquisitions, title, leasing, construction and management contracts, formation and organization of real estate entities, tax deferred exchanges and financing.

When you think you are in trouble. S. Emile Lisboa IV devotes his practice to the rigorous defense of those accused of crimes. A former prosecutor and double certified as a criminal & municipal court trial attorney by the NJ Supreme Court, he represents people in both New Jersey and New York state and federal courts on charges ranging from murder and street crimes to fraud and complex white-collar crimes. He is a leading practitioner in driving while intoxicated cases, including vehicular homicide. Mr. Lisboa’s client list includes professional athletes, entertainers, lawyers, doctors, business leaders, law enforcement employees, public officials,...

Raphael Rosenblatt is a seasoned trial lawyer with experience handling complex trials and FINRA arbitrations around the country.

Raphael has successfully represented individual and corporate clients in criminal and regulatory matters and in all stages of complex civil litigation, including depositions, trials, and appeals in state and federal courts. He also has represented clients in intense negotiations and arbitrations.

Before founding Rosenblatt Law PC, Raphael began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County, NY, trying to verdict a significant number of jury and nonjury criminal matters. He then moved to private practice in New Jersey where he litigated complex...

Our practice has been specializing in consumer bankruptcy and related consumer litigation since 1990. We help individuals file for protection under Chapters 7, 13, and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. We also specialize in Student Loan Debt assistance. We know bankruptcy can be hard, having an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who will help go through all your options is important. Prior to making any decision to file for bankruptcy, we work with clients to consider alternative solutions of debt relief including debt negotiations, referrals to consumer credit counseling organizations or qualified mortgage brokers if refinance or reverse mortgages...

Andrew J. Naideck is an attorney representing individuals and businesses in the areas of Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Wills and Estates, Traffic and Criminal, and Divorce matters.

The Gencarelli Law Firm, LLC, is located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey and is at your service. We offer reliable advice and representation in legal matters concerning a variety of disciplines. Melissa M. Gencarelli provides dedicated legal representation to individuals, businesses and organizations with a high degree of specialized knowledge. Years of experience as a practicing attorney in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area, combined with her in-depth knowledge in a wide range of legal practice areas, helps to ensure that her clients receive tailor-made, targeted solutions to their real-world legal concerns in a highly competent and effective manner....