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State Criminal Charges

New Jersey and New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer

Providing a Strong Defense

How do you choose the right drug offense, violent crime, or weapons possession lawyer? 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 and all other counties throughout New Jersey, and in the New York City area, facing federal or 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)
  • 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 and others

Mr. Friedman also represents individuals in motions to reduce bail. Mr. Friedman works closely with clients to aggressively protect their constitutional rights, preserve their freedom and obtain favorable outcomes in criminal cases.

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.

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
  • "500 foot" and "1000 foot" charges
  • Conspiracy
  • Use of a juvenile in a drug distribution scheme
  • Guns and drugs, or other 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 Weapon Possession and Drug Charges 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).

17 Academy Street, Suite 1100 - PO Box 32009 - Newark, NJ 07102 - Phone: 866-484-1906

115 Pine Street, Suite 7 - Ridgewood, NJ 07450 - Phone: 866-484-1906

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