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Trusted Criminal Defense Representation in New Jersey
The Law Offices of Allan Marain have been dedicated to providing skilled criminal defense representation since 1976. Our practice focuses on protecting clients' rights in New Jersey state and federal courts, handling cases ranging from traffic violations to serious felony charges. With decades of experience, we specialize in criminal defense, juvenile matters, expungements, and administrative litigation, including driver's license suspensions and Megan's Law issues. Our founder, Allan Marain, is recognized as a leading attorney in New Jersey, having been named to the Super Lawyers list multiple times and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and fellow legal professionals. We prioritize individualized attention, returning all client calls promptly and offering dedicated representation tailored to each case's unique circumstances.Our expertise extends to complex legal challenges such as drug crimes, sex offenses, firearms charges, and appellate work in both state and federal courts. We combine deep legal knowledge with practical strategies to achieve favorable outcomes, including charge dismissals, reduced penalties, and expungement of criminal records. Our office's central location in New Brunswick provides convenient access to Middlesex County courts and serves clients across New Jersey's major counties. We maintain a strong commitment to legal excellence while emphasizing compassionate client support throughout the judicial process.
Services
Criminal Defense
Juvenile Delinquency
Expungement Services
Traffic Violations
Megan's Law Defense
Federal Criminal Cases
Driver's License Defense
Sex Crime Defense
Drug Crime Defense
Appellate Representation
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized criminal defense experience in New Jersey courts
- Our attorney personally handles all cases from arraignment through trial or appeal
- We provide 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters and client consultations
- Our practice includes successful representation in complex federal criminal cases
- We maintain a strong track record of charge dismissals and reduced penalties
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
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Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all levels of charges from traffic offenses to serious felonies. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on constitutional rights protection, evidence challenges, and strategic plea negotiations. Our experience includes drug crimes, sex offenses, firearms charges, and violent crime defense.
Juvenile Defense
We specialize in juvenile delinquency cases, providing defense strategies that address both legal consequences and psychological impacts. Our approach combines courtroom advocacy with counseling to help young clients avoid long-term penalties while protecting their future opportunities.
Expungement Services
Our expungement practice helps clients clear criminal records through court-ordered record sealing. We handle dismissals, disorderly persons convictions, and eligible felony expungements, working to restore clients' eligibility for employment, housing, and educational opportunities across New Jersey.
Megan's Law Defense
We provide specialized defense against Megan's Law requirements, including tier classification challenges and removal petitions. Our representation focuses on preventing registration requirements and minimizing restrictions for those already classified under New Jersey's sex offender registry laws.
Federal Criminal Defense
Our federal defense practice covers investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trials in U.S. District Court. We handle complex cases involving drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, and appellate work, leveraging decades of experience in federal court procedures and sentencing guidelines.
People
Allan Marain
Attorney & Founder
Allan Marain has practiced criminal law since 1976, specializing in defense representation across New Jersey and federal courts. Recognized as a Super Lawyer multiple times, he focuses on complex criminal cases, juvenile defense, and appellate work while maintaining active involvement in legal education for fellow attorneys.
Questions
What areas of law does Allan Marain specialize in?
Allan Marain focuses on criminal defense, juvenile matters, traffic violations, expungements, Megan's Law defense, and federal criminal cases across New Jersey.
Can you help with expungement of criminal records?
Yes, we regularly handle expungement cases for dismissals, disorderly persons convictions, and eligible felony convictions throughout New Jersey courts.
Do you handle cases outside Middlesex County?
We represent clients in all major New Jersey counties including Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties, in addition to Middlesex County.
What experience do you have with federal criminal cases?
Our firm has extensive experience in federal criminal defense, including representation in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey and Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
How do you handle juvenile delinquency cases?
We provide specialized defense for juvenile matters combining legal strategy with supportive counseling to minimize long-term consequences for young clients.
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