Business Details
Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in New Jersey
The Rubas Law Offices is a litigation boutique dedicated to defending individuals facing Federal, State, and Municipal criminal charges. With a focus on aggressive litigation and client-centered advocacy, we specialize in complex cases including homicides, vehicular homicide, sexual assault, DWI/DUI defense, and municipal court proceedings. Our founder, New Jersey Certified Trial Attorney Michael Rubas, brings decades of courtroom experience and a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for clients.We prioritize personalized attention, leveraging deep legal knowledge and strategic problem-solving to protect clients' rights and futures. Our practice extends to law enforcement defense under the New Jersey State PBA Legal Protection Plan, ensuring comprehensive representation across criminal and employment matters.
Services
State Criminal Defense
Homicides
Vehicular Homicide
Sexual Assault Defense
DWI/DUI Defense
Municipal Court
Weapons Possession
Theft Crimes
Law Enforcement Defense
White Collar Crimes
Highlights and features
- New Jersey Certified Trial Attorney designation
- Proven success dismissing felonies and securing acquittals
- Specialized focus on criminal defense litigation
- Personalized attention from experienced trial attorney
- Representation of law enforcement under PBA Legal Protection Plan
Associations and certifications
- New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Attorney Certification
What people say
Talented attorney
Positive difference
Exceptional lawyer
Dedicated representation
Successful outcomes
Services
State Criminal Defense
Defending clients against serious felony charges in New Jersey State Courts requires specialized expertise. Our practice handles complex cases involving homicides, kidnapping, weapons possession, drug trafficking, and theft crimes. With extensive trial experience and a deep understanding of criminal procedure, we develop strategic defenses tailored to each case's unique circumstances. Our proven track record includes dismissing serious felony charges and securing favorable plea agreements that protect clients' futures.
DWI/DUI Defense
New Jersey imposes severe penalties for DWI/DUI convictions, including license suspension and financial burdens. Our defense strategy focuses on challenging evidence admissibility, procedural violations, and breathalyzer accuracy. We leverage technical knowledge of field sobriety tests and chemical testing protocols to build robust defenses. Our approach prioritizes minimizing consequences while protecting clients' driving privileges and employment opportunities through aggressive courtroom advocacy and pre-trial negotiations.
Municipal Court
Municipal Court handles diverse cases from traffic violations to ordinance breaches. We represent clients in matters involving disorderly conduct, harassment, shoplifting, and noise violations. Our strategy combines procedural knowledge with local court familiarity to achieve charge reductions and alternative sentencing. We emphasize early intervention to prevent criminal records while negotiating favorable resolutions that minimize fines, community service requirements, and other penalties affecting daily life.
People
Michael Peter Rubas
Attorney & Founder
New Jersey Certified Trial Attorney with extensive experience in criminal defense litigation. Specializes in complex felony cases, DUI/DWI defense, and law enforcement representation. Maintains active trial practice in state and federal courts while prioritizing personalized client communication and strategic problem-solving.
Questions
What criminal charges do you handle in New Jersey?
We defend all felony and misdemeanor charges including homicide, DWI/DUI, weapons possession, theft crimes, and municipal ordinance violations across New Jersey state and federal courts.
How do you approach DWI/DUI defense cases?
Our defense strategy challenges evidence collection procedures, breathalyzer calibration records, and field sobriety test administration while exploring alternative sentencing options to preserve driving privileges.
Can municipal court charges impact my record?
Yes - municipal convictions create criminal records affecting employment and housing. We work to reduce charges to non-criminal violations or secure alternative resolutions avoiding permanent criminal history.
Do you represent law enforcement officers?
Yes - we provide legal defense for New Jersey law enforcement officers under the PBA Legal Protection Plan for both criminal charges and employment-related matters.
