New Jersey and New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer
Providing a Strong Defense
How do you choose the right criminal lawyer for a drug offense, violent crime, or weapons possession charge? Find one who understands the law, the courts, and the strategies to handle criminal charges effectively.
With offices in Newark, New Jersey, and New York City, James S. Friedman, LLC, is committed to providing a strong and effective defense to clients in Essex, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Union, and all other counties throughout New Jersey, and in the New York City area, facing state criminal charges.
James S. Friedman, LLC, represents adult defendants in the state courts of New Jersey and New York City, and in municipal courts throughout New Jersey, charged with the following offenses:
- DWI/DUI and traffic offenses
- Drug and narcotics offenses
- Violent crimes (murder, robbery, carjacking assault, sexual assault and rape)
- Weapons offenses
- Bias crimes/hate crimes
- Bribery, racketeering and corruption charges (RICO)
- Official/police misconduct charges
- Computer crimes
- Prostitution
- Property crimes (car theft, burglary, receiving/fencing stolen property, arson and trespass)
- Theft crimes (robbery and larceny)
- White collar crimes (forgery, welfare fraud, insurance fraud and health care fraud)
- Kidnapping, criminal mischief, custody escape, perjury
- Internet crimes, and other crimes and offenses.
Mr. Friedman works closely with clients to aggressively protect their constitutional rights, preserve their freedom and obtain favorable outcomes in criminal cases. Mr. Friedman also represents individuals in motions to reduce bail.
Effective Criminal Defense Against State Drug Charges
State or federal drug/narcotics charges can be severe and carry serious penalties. If you are facing any drug or narcotics-related criminal charges, you need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who has handled numerous drug cases.
James S. Friedman, LLC, defends clients in criminal jury trials facing criminal charges including the following drug, narcotics or controlled substance charges:
- Simple possession
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Drug distribution and trafficking
- Manufacturing
- Participation in an ongoing drug-related enterprise
- "School Zone" charges
- Conspiracy
- Use of a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme
- Guns and drugs, and other drug or narcotics charges
Call 866-484-1906 to schedule a consultation with James S. Friedman, LLC. Attorney Friedman can evaluate your circumstances, explain all of your legal options, and help you select the legal strategy that works best for you.
Helping the Client Make Informed Decisions
Mr. Friedman begins each case by conducting a thorough investigation and, if necessary, uses professional investigators to provide additional insight into the chain of events that forms the basis for the charges. Based on his investigation, Attorney Friedman and the client determine how to proceed. In some cases, the best strategy might involve an application for the client to be admitted to a drug court treatment program. In other cases, the best strategy may be to proceed to trial.
Contact Drug Charges and Weapon Possession Attorney James S. Friedman
Mr. Friedman uses his considerable experience in drug, narcotics and controlled dangerous substance cases to evaluate each matter on its own merits. To schedule a consultation, call Mr. Friedman at 866-484-1906 (toll free).




