Scotch Plains injury firm since 1984, also handling workers' comp, criminal defense and immigration, with free consultations.
Personal InjuryWorkers' CompensationCriminal Defense+2
Essex County
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newark, NJ
5 firms have an office in Newark, Essex County. These firms list criminal defense.
Firms with offices in Newark
FBT Gibbons LLP
Newark, NJ
Formed in January 2026 when Newark's Gibbons combined with Frost Brown Todd, creating a firm of nearly 800 lawyers in 25 offices.
Business & CorporateLitigationBankruptcy+8
McCarter & English, LLP
Newark, NJ
One of the oldest and largest firms based in New Jersey, with more than 400 lawyers along the East Coast.
Business & CorporateLitigationIntellectual Property+10
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Newark, NJ
Has represented businesses and individuals since 1971.
LitigationReal EstateMunicipal & Land Use+11
Focused on criminal and DWI defense, with offices in Hackensack, Morristown, Newark, New Brunswick and Middletown.
Criminal Defense
Other firms in Essex County
Brach Eichler LLC
Roseland, NJ
Founded in 1967, with a large healthcare law practice and offices in NJ, NY, FL and GA.
HealthcareReal EstateLitigation+11
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Roseland, NJ
A regional firm of more than 200 attorneys with offices in Roseland and New York.
Real EstateMunicipal & Land UseLitigation+10
A divorce and family law firm handling custody, parenting time, mediation and domestic violence matters.
Family LawCriminal DefenseEmployment+1
Connell Foley LLP
Roseland, NJ
Founded in 1938, with strong commercial litigation and insurance coverage practices.
LitigationBusiness & CorporateReal Estate+10
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Roseland, NJ
Founded in 1961, known for venture capital, private equity, investment funds and life sciences work.
Business & CorporateLitigationBankruptcy+7
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