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Criminal Defense Attorneys in Toms River, NJ
Our firm specializes in criminal defense representation across Ocean County, NJ, leveraging over 200 years of combined legal experience. Our team includes former county and municipal prosecutors who understand the inner workings of the criminal justice system. We maintain offices in Toms River, Jackson, and Brick to better serve clients facing charges ranging from DWI to serious felony offenses. Our attorneys have established strong relationships within local courts while developing defense strategies informed by insider knowledge of prosecution tactics.We prioritize client communication and provide 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters. Our practice encompasses all stages of criminal proceedings, from initial investigations to trial representation and appeals. We focus on achieving charge reductions, dismissals, or favorable trial outcomes through aggressive advocacy. Our team's prosecutorial background provides unique insights into building effective defense strategies tailored to each client's circumstances.
Services
DWI Defense
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Weapons Charges
White-Collar Crimes
Theft Defense
Assault Cases
Juvenile Charges
Traffic Violations
Sex Crimes
Highlights and features
- Over 200 years of combined criminal defense experience
- Former county and municipal prosecutors with insider knowledge
- Offices in Toms River, Jackson, and Brick for local representation
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Proven track record in charge reductions and dismissals
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers
What people say
Exemplary attorneys
Happy with results
Professional and thorough
Great communication
Successful defense outcomes
Services
DWI Defense
Our experienced attorneys defend against DWI charges in New Jersey municipal courts. We challenge breath test accuracy, procedural violations, and field sobriety test validity. Our team leverages prosecutorial experience to negotiate reduced penalties or case dismissals while protecting driving privileges.
Drug Crimes
We defend against drug possession, distribution, and trafficking charges involving controlled substances. Our former prosecutor team challenges search and seizure legality while developing defense strategies to suppress evidence or negotiate favorable plea agreements in state and federal courts.
Domestic Violence
Our attorneys defend against domestic violence charges and temporary restraining orders. We challenge evidence credibility while protecting clients' rights during hearings and criminal proceedings related to alleged family or household member conflicts.
Weapons Charges
We represent clients charged with illegal weapons possession, including unlicensed handguns and assault weapons. Our defense strategies challenge search legality and prosecutorial evidence while navigating New Jersey's strict gun laws to minimize penalties.
White-Collar Crimes
Our firm defends against fraud, embezzlement, and financial crimes in state and federal courts. We investigate complex financial records while developing defense strategies to challenge prosecution evidence in non-violent economic crime cases.
People
Jonathan F. Marshall
Founding Partner
Former prosecutor with extensive trial experience, legal commentator for ABC, and nationally recognized trial lawyer. Leads the firm's criminal defense strategies.
Colin Bonus
Attorney
Experienced criminal defense attorney with prosecutorial background, focusing on DWI and drug crime defense in Ocean County courts.
Jason Seidman
Attorney
Skilled litigator handling complex criminal cases, including domestic violence and felony charges in New Jersey state courts.
Matthew Dorry
Attorney
Former municipal prosecutor defending clients against traffic violations, DWI, and criminal charges in Ocean County jurisdictions.
William Wackowski
Attorney
Seasoned trial attorney with experience in both prosecution and defense, focusing on assault and weapons charge defense.
Questions
What criminal charges do you handle in Ocean County?
We defend against DWI, drug crimes, domestic violence, sex offenses, theft, assault, weapons charges, and white-collar crimes in both municipal and superior courts.
How does your prosecutorial experience benefit clients?
Our former prosecutor team understands prosecution strategies and court procedures to develop effective defense approaches tailored to each case's specific circumstances.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal services for clients facing urgent criminal charges or detention situations in Ocean County.
What areas do you serve in New Jersey?
We represent clients in Toms River, Brick, Jackson, and all Ocean County municipalities including Barnegat, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, and Stafford townships.
Can first-time offenders receive reduced charges?
We work to secure charge reductions, dismissals, or trial victories by challenging evidence and developing defense strategies suited to each client's situation.
