Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in Hackensack, NJ
As a former Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience, our firm provides dedicated legal representation in criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and municipal law cases. We prioritize client needs through personalized attention, leveraging decades of legal expertise to achieve favorable outcomes. Our approach combines compassionate advocacy with aggressive defense strategies, ensuring clients receive both emotional support and robust legal counsel. With a focus on transparency and accessibility, we offer free initial consultations to help clients understand their rights and navigate complex legal challenges effectively. 
Services
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Family Law
Municipal Law
Expungements
Juvenile Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer former prosecutor insights for strategic defense planning
- Our team provides compassionate, client-centered legal advocacy
- We guarantee free initial consultations for all case types
- Our practice handles complex criminal and civil matters across NJ
- We maintain direct attorney-client communication channels
Services
Criminal Defense
Our firm provides aggressive defense strategies for serious criminal charges including murder, assault, drug offenses, and DWI cases. With insider knowledge from former prosecutorial experience, we challenge evidence and negotiate plea deals while protecting client rights throughout Bergen County court proceedings.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites to secure compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Our firm handles insurance negotiations and litigation while providing compassionate support during recovery processes in northern New Jersey.
Family Law
Our practice manages sensitive family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and adoption processes. We prioritize amicable resolutions while maintaining courtroom readiness to protect client interests in property division and support arrangements.
Municipal Law
We defend clients facing traffic infractions, disorderly conduct charges, and DWI allegations in local courts. Our former prosecutor perspective enables effective negotiation of reduced penalties and alternative sentencing options for first-time and repeat offenders.
Expungements
Our firm assists clients in clearing criminal records through expungement petitions. We guide clients through eligibility requirements and court procedures to help restore employment opportunities and personal reputations across New Jersey jurisdictions.
People
Michael J. Maher
Attorney at Law
Former Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor with 20+ years of courtroom experience handling murder trials, fraud cases, and complex criminal defense matters. Georgetown University graduate committed to client advocacy.
Questions
What types of criminal cases do you handle?
We defend clients facing all felony and misdemeanor charges including murder, assault, drug offenses, DWI, and traffic violations across New Jersey courts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial office consultations for all criminal defense, personal injury, and family law matters to discuss case specifics and legal options.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Our insider knowledge of prosecution strategies enables more effective defense planning, evidence challenges, and plea negotiation outcomes in both state and federal courts.
Can you help with out-of-state legal issues?
We handle extradition hearings and coordinate with out-of-state counsel for clients facing legal matters beyond New Jersey jurisdiction through established attorney networks.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans and transparent fee structures. Initial consultations remain free while case-specific costs are discussed during your first meeting.
