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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Paterson Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Law Offices of James C. Zimmermann

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  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Providing Legal Solutions in Sussex, Passaic and Bergen counties since 1991.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Arbitration, and 313 more

James C. Zimmermann
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Simon, Sarver, Swetz & Jachts LLC

5.0
5 Reviews

  • 100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 405, Paterson, NJ 07505

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Protecting the rights of people injured on the job

  • Criminal Law LawyersWorker's Compensation, Personal Injury, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

Gregory M. Jachts
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC

4.6
41 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Diverse Practice ExperienceOur firm offers a diverse range of services to victims of accidents and medical malpractice, to wronged employees, to individuals and families in... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Slip, Trip and Fall Injury, and 57 more

Bruce S. Edington
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Keaveney Legal Group

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  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers

  • Keaveney Legal Group is a New Jersey & Pennsylvania-based professional law firm that aggressively defends consumers, professionals and homeowners who are facing legal issues in the... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersStop Foreclosure Proceedings, Loan Modifications, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

Thomas Masciocchi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Shulman Law Group, LLC

5.0
51 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Former Chairman of American Immigration Lawyers Association and NJ State Bar Association. Featured in Newsweek and Time Magazines as Top Immigration Attorney. Rated Best Lawyers... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersImmigration Law, Application for Permanent Residence, and 13 more

Edward Shulman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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CHOI LAW FIRM

4.9
34 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Family Law, Estate Planning, and Commercial Litigation Law Firm serving Northern New Jersey and New York City with over 90 years experience. Dedication and loyalty from attorneys... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCommercial Litigation, Litigation, and 47 more

John Avery
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Patrick J. Jennings

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A Top Rated Business Litigation and Criminal Defense Boutique

  • Criminal Law LawyersAdministrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and 49 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Patrick J. Jennings
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Jardim, Meisner, Salmon, Sprague & Susser, P.C.

4.7
38 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers2 awards

  • Jardim, Meisner, Salmon, Sprague & Susser, P.C. is a mid-sized law firm founded in 2012 that offers a wide range of legal services in New Jersey and the surrounding area.Led by Tom... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil and Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Transactions, and 4 more

Michael V. Gilberti
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari

4.9
24 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • Choosing the right law firm matters

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Trial Practice, General Negligence, and 135 more

John M. Blume
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Simon, Sarver, Swetz & Jachts LLC

5.0
5 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Protecting the rights of people injured on the job

  • Criminal Law LawyersWorker's Compensation, Personal Injury, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

Gregory M. Jachts
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Houghton Delaney PC

4.7
11 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Attending personally to the legal needs of individuals, families and small businesses for over 27 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Construction Accidents, and 19 more

  • Free Consultation

Katherine G. Houghton
Founder and Managing Attorney
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Murano & Roth, LLC

4.9
62 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ and Passaic County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • We believe that legal representation is as much about our relationship with you as it is about fighting for your rights.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBankruptcy, Personal Injury, and 48 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jason Roth
Criminal Law Lawyer
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DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP

4.8
92 Reviews

  • Serving Paterson, NJ

  • Law Firm with 44 lawyers2 awards

  • DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, is a sixty five-lawyer, full-service firm headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey. We are a group of exceptionally skilled, experienced... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAdministrative Law, Banking Law, and 47 more

Jason S. Nunnermacker
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Nicole L. Masciarella

  • 71 N. 5th St., Paterson, NJ 07522

Anthony G. Filomeno

  • 155 Union Ave., Paterson, NJ 07502-1852

Alan M. Bonder

  • 5 Church St., Paterson, NJ 07505-1108

Thomas F. Brunt

  • 21 Lee Pl., Ste. 101, Paterson, NJ 07505-1803

Jaloudi & Haddad, P.C.

  • 1020 Main St., Paterson, NJ 07503

The Law Office of Jayson DiMaria, Esq.

  • 66 Hamilton St., Paterson, NJ 07505

Goodman & Galluccio

  • 337 Park Ave., Paterson, NJ 07504

Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano LLP, Atorneys at Law

  • 434 21st Ave., Paterson, NJ 07513

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Joseph A. Chang

  • 951 Madison Ave., Paterson, NJ 07501

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall

  • 100 Hamilton Plaza, Suite 101, Paterson, NJ 07505

Joseph A. Portelli

  • 155 Union Ave., Paterson, NJ 07502-1852

Law Offices of Wayne A. Keller

  • 87 Market St., Paterson, NJ 07505

William Joseph Roca

  • 470 Chamberlain Ave., Paterson, NJ 07522

Raff & Raff, LLP

  • 30 Church St., Paterson, NJ 07505

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Sciro & Marotta

  • 66 Hamilton St., Ste. 103, Paterson, NJ 07505

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Peter Pena

  • 1 Lee Pl., Paterson, NJ 07505-1803

Dino Mambelli Law Office

  • 155 Union Ave., Paterson, NJ 07502-1852

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When someone receives a subpoena in a domestic violence case, does the witness or the victim have to testify if they do not wish to do so?

Jeralyn Elise Merritt
Answered by attorney Jeralyn Elise Merritt (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Jeralyn E. Merritt
A subpoena is essentially a court order to appear. Victims of domestic violence are often reluctant to testify. However, if you disobey a valid subpoena, you do so at your peril and may subject yourself to sanctions by the Court. Witnesses and victims do not have the right to have a cased dismissed. The decision to prosecute rests solely with the Prosecutor. Office. Incidents of domestic violence are deemed to affect the public, not just the parties involved. Courts view the public as having an interest in fairly resolving the case, and if you have been subpoenaed, your testimony could be crucial to this process. While the Court can hold you in contempt of court and punish you, it is likely to try alternatives first, such as rescheduling the court date or asking that a victim's advocate consult with you.
A subpoena is essentially a court order to appear. Victims of domestic violence are often reluctant to testify. However, if you disobey a valid subpoena, you do so at your peril and may subject yourself to sanctions by the Court. Witnesses and victims do not have the right to have a cased dismissed. The decision to prosecute rests solely with the Prosecutor. Office. Incidents of domestic violence are deemed to affect the public, not just the parties involved. Courts view the public as having an interest in fairly resolving the case, and if you have been subpoenaed, your testimony could be crucial to this process. While the Court can hold you in contempt of court and punish you, it is likely to try alternatives first, such as rescheduling the court date or asking that a victim's advocate consult with you.
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In the state of New Jersey a 17yr old is dating a 21 yr old is that illegal

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Answered by attorney Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Edward J. Dimon
The answer is complex. The person under 18 is a minor and one could be charged with Endangering the Morals of a Minor. The answer is dependent upon the activities of the parties: drug use ? Alcohol use ? Ed Dimon, Esq.
The answer is complex. The person under 18 is a minor and one could be charged with Endangering the Morals of a Minor. The answer is dependent upon the activities of the parties: drug use ? Alcohol use ? Ed Dimon, Esq.
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If I unknowingly sold alcohol to a minor can I be charged or will my employer be charged?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
Potentially both. If and when ABC files charges, then you?ll learn the answer, and the actual charge[s] filed and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. If threatened, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a confession or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do. A little free advice, if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to shut up and do not talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right.
Potentially both. If and when ABC files charges, then you?ll learn the answer, and the actual charge[s] filed and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. If threatened, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a confession or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do. A little free advice, if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to shut up and do not talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. While this isn't a 'capital case', you certainly face fines and potential jail, so handle it right.
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