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TOP-RATED NEW JERSEY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

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Meet MARK H. JAFFE

Mark H.  Jaffe, a Rutgers and Yeshiva University alum, brings extensive legal experience from his roles as a family, criminal, traffic court and municipal law clerk in Hudson County, Union County and The Superior Court of New Jersey. With a strong background in prosecution and defense across various New Jersey counties and Princeton University, he’s also served as legal counsel for Hudson County's Police Chiefs Association and worked as a Public Defender. Mark has worked for the former Colonel of the NJ State Police. Jaffe's legal insights have been featured in The New York Times and Harvard University publications, highlighting his well-regarded expertise and client results.

Highly Experienced Criminal Trial Attorney Experienced For Over 35 Years

WHAT SETS MARK H. JAFFE, ESQUIRE APART?

01. Decades of Experience

Our firm has provided quality legal guidance across Central Jersey since August 1988. Over our decades of service, Mark H. Jaffe Attorney At Law has handled more than 14,000 cases. We consistently advocate for the most beneficial outcomes for our clients, from getting charges and citations dropped or downgraded to effectively resolving disputes in criminal matters, juvenile court as well as matters in real estate,  family court and traffic court.


02. Experience on Both Sides of the Courtroom

Highly effective criminal defense attorneys often have the benefit of knowing how prosecutors think and handle cases. As a former Prosecutor for Princeton University, the City of Newark and Nordstrom, as well as serving as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Union County Prosecutor's Office, firm founder Mark H. Jaffe brings to each criminal case he defends his valuable insight, experience and knowledge approaching cases like a prosecutor. Not only has Mark H. Jaffe Attorney At Law represented clients in criminal defense matters for decades, but Mark H. Jaffe also has served as a Public Defender in Middlesex County as well as various local municipalities throughout New Jersey.


03. An Insider’s Knowledge of Police Procedures

Mark H. Jaffe’s insider knowledge of the criminal and municipal courts extends beyond his previous roles in prosecutor offices, having served as legal counsel for the Hudson County Chiefs of Police Association and participated in ride-alongs to gain firsthand experience of police procedures in action. This extensive knowledge of police procedures and criteria helps him identify constitutional violations such as wrongful searches and seizures, failures to inform the detained person of their rights, and improper collection or handling of evidence. His background in law enforcement has been extensive and has provided him the opportunity to connect and confer with various high ranking members of law enforcement.

Never go to court alone. I have your back.

With Attorney Mark H. Jaffe, you will get the representation you deserve. His skill, professionalism, knowledge and background will enable you to be successful in court.

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

You should never go to court alone. With Mark H. Jaffe Attorney At Law on your side, you’ll never have to.

Our firm provides the full range of support you need to undertake the legal process and achieve the most favorable outcome possible. When you need criminal defense representation or assistance with family law matters, real estate issues, or traffic violations, we’re here to fight for your best interests.

The outcome of your legal matter can affect your freedom, your finances, and your future. Each case is unique, but our clients all have one thing in common: they recognize that the outcome of their case is important enough to make retaining a top quality legal advocate such as Mark H. Jaffe a priority.

There’s a reason our many clients turn to us for their most pressing legal needs. When they need a municipal court lawyer in Princeton, NJ, to sort out traffic tickets or a New Jersey criminal defense attorney to build a strong defense against serious charges, our law firm is equipped to help them minimize the consequences of a legal matter.

Whether by getting charges dismissed or reduced, getting tickets dropped or downgraded, or resolving real estate and family law disputes with less hassle, our efforts help our clients stop worrying and start taking back control of their lives.

Get Started With an Initial Consultation With an Experienced New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Hiring a highly skilled criminal defense or municipal court lawyer, such as Mark H. Jaffe, in Princeton, NJ, offers you a chance to take control of your case. The work we do in developing effective legal strategies, strong defenses, and smart resolutions to real estate and family law conflicts allows you to pursue the path that benefits you the most under the specific circumstances you’re facing.

For each case, we base our strategies and legal arguments on the unique facts of your situation. You can be sure the case we construct for you reflects the nuances of your legal matter and all the facts that go along with it.

If you’re ready to get started, we’re ready to begin advocating for your interests right away.

Don’t wait to bring on professional legal counsel. Your case is too important to risk.

Contact us today to preserve your rights and consider all of the options, starting with a confidential initial consultation with a knowledgeable New Jersey criminal defense attorney.