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About The Law Office of Michel A. Paulhus, LLC

A criminal trial lawyer specializing in serious criminal cases. Experienced county prosecutor for 25 years dealing with serious and complicated criminal matters.

When you are facing criminal charges, working with an experienced and dedicated attorney is critical. At The Law Office of Michel A. Paulhus, LLC in Toms River, I understand the obstacles defendants can encounter when facing criminal allegations. I represent clients throughout Central and Southern New Jersey. With more than 30 years of litigation experience in the criminal justice system, I know how prosecutors build their cases and am skilled at successfully attacking their evidence. Whether you were held on a serious criminal charge or are accused of any felony or misdemeanor or are facing a DUI or other motor vehicle charge, I will assess the evidence and identify your best legal options.

Without direct and forceful action, the odds are stacked against you in criminal cases. Choosing an attorney is an important and consequential decision. When you retain my services, I will use my knowledge and experience to fight for a positive result for you.

At The Law Office of Michel A. Paulhus, LLC, I work relentlessly to obtain just results when representing clients across Southern and Central New Jersey in criminal defense matters.

 

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Felonies
Posted by Sandy
May 18, 2026

We cannot thank Michel Paulhus enough for everything he did for our son and our family during an incredibly difficult and stressful time. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, honest, and truly compassionate about helping us through a very serious case. What stood out most was how available and responsive he always was. No matter how busy things got, he always returned our calls, answered our questions, and made sure we understood what was happening every step of the way. That level of communication gave us a lot of comfort and confidence during a situation that felt overwhelming.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Colin
June 21, 2025

If you have criminal charges, you need Mike Paulhus. He is knowledgeable, experienced and he keeps you informed throughout the whole process. When I called him, he answerd the phone. If I emailed him, he gets right back. He shows you everything and goes over it with you. He sits down with you and talks to you in a way that you can understand. He doesn’t talk down to you. He got me a very good result. I trust him.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Stephanie
January 26, 2025

I cannot recommend Mike Paulhus enough. My family has relied on his legal expertise for years, even prior to his solo-practice. He has always been incredibly responsive, compassionate, and at the top of his game. His dedication and skill have truly made a difference for us in several situations, and we have never once second-guessed our decision to continue using his services. I completely trust him, and as a member of the legal community myself for over 30 years, I would not hesitate to recommend him, and have to family and friend. He is extremely humble and always downplays his abilities and insists he does not have the power of miracles—but I will tell you, the results speak for themselves.

 

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  • Criminal Law 10
    • Felonies
    • Burglary
    • Drug Offenses
    • Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Offenses
    • DUI/DWI
    • Theft
    • Juvenile Law
  • Assault
  • Other 1
    • Arson

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512 Main StreetToms River, NJ 08753U.S.A.

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