Business Details
Your Trusted DWI Defense Team in New Jersey
The Hernandez Law Firm, P.C, P.C. is a dedicated legal practice specializing in DWI defense and criminal defense in New Jersey. With over two decades of combined experience, our team leverages advanced forensic training and certifications in DUI defense to challenge evidence and protect client rights. We are certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Municipal Court Trial Lawyers and hold national recognition through the National College for DUI Defense.Our approach combines immediate legal action with personalized guidance, focusing on minimizing long-term impacts on clients' employment, licenses, and immigration status. We prioritize transparency, ethical representation, and strategic defense tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Services
DWI Defense
Criminal Defense
Expungements
License Suspension Appeals
Marijuana DUI Defense
Weapons Possession Defense
Assault Defense
Drug Crimes Defense
Theft Crimes Defense
Highlights and features
- We are certified by the National College for DUI Defense and New Jersey Supreme Court.
- Our team has completed over 120 hours of forensic training in blood/urine analysis.
- We provide immediate case evaluation and evidence analysis upon hiring.
- Our firm focuses on long-term client outcomes, including license and employment protection.
- We offer personalized legal guidance without treating clients as case numbers.
Associations and certifications
- National College for DUI Defense
- New Jersey Supreme Court (Municipal Court Trial Lawyer certification)
What people say
Absolutely amazing people
Quality of service provided
Helped avoid conviction
Professional and responsive
Secured charge dismissals
Services
DWI Defense
Our DWI defense service challenges traffic offense charges in New Jersey courts. We analyze breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and chemical evidence to build strategic defenses. With certified forensic training, we identify procedural flaws that may lead to charge reductions or dismissals for clients facing license suspensions and fines.
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense representation covers assault, drug crimes, theft, and weapons possession charges. Our approach focuses on minimizing long-term consequences through evidence analysis and strategic negotiations. We defend clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases, prioritizing protection of employment opportunities and personal freedoms.
License Suspension Appeals
This service challenges driver's license suspensions resulting from DWI charges. We navigate New Jersey's ignition interlock device requirements and court procedures to restore driving privileges. Our expertise includes negotiating alternative sentencing options that maintain clients' ability to work and travel.
Marijuana DUI Defense
Marijuana DUI defense addresses impaired driving charges involving cannabis. We challenge subjective impairment assessments and flawed testing methods. Our strategy focuses on disproving prosecution claims about driving capability and drug concentration levels in the body.
Weapons Possession Defense
Weapons possession defense covers charges involving knives, firearms, and prohibited weapons. We analyze New Jersey's complex weapons laws to challenge unlawful possession claims. Our approach includes examining law enforcement procedures during evidence collection and charging decisions.
People
Steven W. Hernandez
Attorney
Certified Municipal Court Trial Lawyer with the New Jersey Supreme Court and National College for DUI Defense board certification. Completed 120+ hours of forensic training in blood/urine analysis and serves as Alcotest 7110 breathalyzer operator. Admitted to practice in New Jersey State Courts and U.S. District Court.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DWI arrest?
Remain silent, avoid providing information to police, and contact an attorney immediately. Do not assume guilt as cases often rely on procedural flaws or unreliable testing methods.
Can a DWI affect my immigration status?
Yes, DWI charges can impact immigration status through visa denials or deportation risks. Our firm works to minimize these consequences while defending your case.
What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer test?
Refusal leads to automatic license suspension and administrative penalties. We examine testing procedures to challenge these consequences and protect your driving privileges.
How are drug-related DUIs different from alcohol cases?
Drug DUIs rely on subjective observations and field sobriety tests without universal impairment standards. We challenge flawed testing methods and questionable lab results in these complex cases.
Do I need a lawyer for minor criminal charges?
Yes, even minor charges create permanent records affecting employment and housing. We work to reduce or eliminate charges through strategic defense and negotiations.
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