Hackensack — Elizabeth — Newark Criminal Defense Lawyers
New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys
Our law firm represents people charged with violations of the criminal code: from traffic tickets to homicides. Because our principal criminal defense lawyer has more than 25 years of experience, our law firm understands how to design good defenses to produce good outcomes for clients whenever possible.
We take the time to determine exactly what the client wants — whether total dismissal of the charges, reduced jail time or something in-between — and work with him or her to identify the options available to achieve the goals. We do the necessary work of conducting discovery, interviewing witnesses, and presenting all possible evidence to strengthen your case.
To speak with one of our Newark, New Jersey, criminal defense attorneys, contact The Law Office of Bailey & Orozco, LLC, to schedule a free initial consultation.
Experience Counts in Criminal Defense
Attorney Howard W. Bailey has seen the judicial process from several angles — as an attorney in the Essex County prosecutor’s office, as a police officer and as a criminal defense lawyer. This allows him to anticipate the prosecutor’s response to proposals and negotiating positions. As our law firm’s principal defense lawyer, he has handled matters as diverse as international wiretaps, drug trafficking, and shoplifting. This experience, combined with his many years on both sides of the criminal justice system, gives our clients an advantage.
Negotiating From a Position of Strength
We believe that negotiations with the prosecutor’s office should be conducted from a position of strength. We will make sure that their case is solid by doing our own investigation. If the case against you is not as solid as the prosecutor suggests, we will not hesitate to ask for a revised plea offer. Because of our years of experience, we know how parameters for plea bargaining are established, and use that knowledge to make the best possible deal for our clients, whether the charge is a DUI or a felony assault.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Practice
We practice in both federal and state criminal courts, and we are available to provide defense services for any type of criminal charge. The major areas in which we practice include:
Effective representation includes consideration of what occurs before and during all stages of a criminal case. For example, we have frequently assisted clients who are being subjected to extradition, whether from New Jersey, to New Jersey or internationally.
We also know that a case is not necessarily over when — beyond all expectations — you are convicted of a crime. We provide ongoing legal representation for our clients in regard to the filing and argument of post-conviction relief petitions, state and federal appeals, municipal appeals, expungement petitions, intensive supervision program applications and representation during parole and probation violation hearings.
Our clients include adults, juveniles, individuals who are familiar with the criminal justice system, and people who have never been arrested before. Each client receives the personal attention of one of the most experienced criminal defense lawyers in Essex County.
Consult an Experienced Essex County Criminal Law Attorney
If you have been charged with any violation of the criminal code, let us put our experience to work for you. Contact a criminal law attorney at Bailey & Orozco.