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MASTER OF THE ART OF LAW
“Alan is a master of the art of law, is extremely thorough and meticulous to every detail. He speaks softly but carries a big stick. It is obvious that he is given a great deal of respect in the court room. I knew I was in the best of hands from the get go. For such matters, you need the very best. Alan earned my complete trust. There are a great deal of firms out there with many partners, and associates. Alan is a solo guy, so you know your case is getting his personal attention. As an example, he was always accessible by phone or text. I am grateful for everything he did for me.”
Skilled Lawyers Dedicated to Protecting the Legal Rights of Clients in New Jersey
Named one of the 50 most interesting people in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, our founding attorney, Alan L. Zegas has received some of the highest accolades that are awarded to members of the legal profession, including consistently receiving the highest available AV rating that the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell rating service awards. Named one of the top ten criminal defense lawyers in Northern New Jersey by Digital Press International, Mr. Zegas has devoted his practice to providing the highest possible quality legal representation to clients from all walks of life.
U.S. News and World Report and The Best Lawyers in American have recognized the skilled legal counsel provided by our lawyers at Zegas Law as recently as 2019, when it included our firm in the top rankings in three distinct practice areas: Criminal Law: White Collar Defense, Criminal Law: Non-White Collar Defense and Appellate Practice. We have also consistently been recognized among the “Super Lawyers” of New Jersey, which uses a peer-review system to evaluate the level of skill exhibited by a practicing attorney.
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Alan L. Zegas and his skilled associates have devoted a substantial portion of their practice to criminal defense, both at the state level in New York and New Jersey and at the federal level. We also have the substantial experience and resources necessary to help clients favorably resolve complex commercial litigation matters. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve the most successful outcome possible in all cases, whether through building strong and creative criminal defense strategies or offering innovative solutions based on our years of legal experience handling a wide range of civil and criminal matters.
Cases Zegas Law Handles in North Jersey
At Zegas Law, we regularly handle a wide variety of cases before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the New Jersey Appellate Division, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In addition to our commercial litigation practice, we have mounted successful defense strategies for clients accused of:
Regardless of the crime alleged, our lawyers are dedicated to treating every one of our clients with dignity and respect and crafting the strongest available defense strategy. We are committed to helping our clients understand every available option and to ensuring that our clients make informed decisions in their case, which may include participation in one of New Jersey’s diversionary programs, such as pre-trial intervention, to avoid prosecution and conviction entirely if possible.
Reasons to Hire Zegas Law
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ranked as top 100 nj lawyers in
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ranked as a top law firm in
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has been involved in some of the most
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has been quoted as a legal expert in
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Tenacious Criminal Defense Lawyers Committed to Exploring Every Option for Clients Accused of Crimes in Northern New Jersey
At Zegas Law, our tenacious and results-driven lawyers have successfully helped hundreds of clients achieve the most favorable outcomes possible in cases involving an extremely diverse array of issues. Examples of the types of high-profile cases we handle in North Jersey and New York include:
- Acted as counsel to the government’s key witness in the highly publicized “Bridgegate” case
- Served as co-counsel to Newark’s former mayor, Sharpe James
- Served as counsel to the chief of staff of New York City’s former mayor, Edward Koch
- Served as counsel to the defendant in the “Glen Ridge” sexual assault case, which was written about in a best-selling non-fiction sociology book used in college courses
- Acted as counsel to Kelly Michaels in a case that fundamentally altered the laws that apply when children are questioned in sexual assault cases
Our attorneys are also actively involved in the legal community, and our commitment to remaining at the cutting edge of legal practice shows through in our substantial involvement in legal education and scholarship, including participation by our founding attorney, Mr. Zegas, in:
- Sitting by designation on the Evidence Committee of the New Jersey Supreme Court
- Serving on various subcommittees, including the Criminal Practice Committee and the Criminal Jury Charge Committee in past years
- Serving as editor of Lexis/Nexis’ “NJ Criminal Procedure” publication
- Serving as co-editor of Gann Law Books’ “New Jersey Evidence” publication
- Regularly lecturing on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence Law and Appellate Practice at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education – which, in 2009, gave Mr. Zegas its award for distinguished service to the Bar
- Acting as a legal expert for prestigious newspapers and magazines throughout the country, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Business Week, The Star-Ledger, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The NJ Law Journal
- Featured on TV and radio news programs of major broadcast stations, such as 60 Minutes, nationally.
- Serving as adjunct faculty at Rutgers Law School-Newark, as Editor-In-Chief of the Rutgers Law Review, and as a grader of the New Jersey Bar Examination in past years
- A past trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Association, a past President of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, and a past Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the New Jersey Bar Association
- Currently serving on the editorial board of the New Jersey Law Journal
Skilled North Jersey Defense Lawyers Provide a Confidential Consultation for Every Potential Client
At Zegas Law, we are passionate about ensuring that every client gets the highest quality legal representation available. By remaining actively involved in the legal community, we are able to follow through on our commitment to crafting the strongest available defense for all of our clients who have been accused of crimes in New York and Northern New Jersey. Our advocacy has resulted in hundreds of published legal opinions—when you choose Zegas Law as your legal counsel, you can rest assured that we will work tirelessly to leave no stone unturned in protecting your future and your freedom.
We provide all potential clients with a fully confidential consultation so that you can learn what we have to offer, so call or contact our office today. We serve clients in Morris County, Union County, Essex County and throughout Northern New Jersey.
