East Brunswick Township
Life in East Brunswick Township carries opportunities and unexpected challenges. Legal issues often arrive without warning, leaving families and individuals searching for answers in the face of uncertainty.
Criminal charges threaten freedom and reputation, family disputes test relationships, and municipal matters put daily stability at risk. The strength of your defense and the guidance of your attorney can determine how these moments shape the future. In every situation, trusted legal representation turns obstacles into opportunities for resolution.
Our Practice Areas in East Brunswick Township, NJ
- Criminal Defense Law
Facing criminal charges in East Brunswick Township requires a skilled defense backed by trial experience. Every charge has serious consequences, including fines, jail time, or long-term effects on employment and reputation. Building a defense begins with a full review of the facts and the strategies available to fight the charges.
If you have been charged with an indictable offense in Superior Court or a felony or misdemeanor offense in Federal District Court, the law firm of Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., has a proven track record of success in serious and complex criminal cases.
These cases include murder, money laundering, drug distribution, leadership of a narcotics trafficking network, drug kingpin offenses, seizure of assets, civil forfeiture, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, child pornography, and carjacking. Clifford E. Lazzaro is a former prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience who can guide your case toward a favorable outcome.
- Family Law
Family matters touch the most personal aspects of life, and decisions made in family court often carry lifelong impact. Divorce, custody disputes, support arrangements, and related issues require a balance of compassion and firmness. The process must be handled with attention to both detail and strategy.
If you are involved in contested divorce proceedings, a child support or child custody hearing, a temporary restraining order hearing involving allegations of domestic violence, or any other family law matter, Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., is here to assist you with experienced legal advocacy. The lead attorney has a thorough understanding of family law and will zealously protect your rights.
- Municipal Court
Cases in municipal court may appear minor at first glance, yet they can carry significant penalties and lasting effects. Traffic offenses, DWI charges, and disorderly persons offenses are everyday matters heard in East Brunswick Township. A knowledgeable defense challenges errors, questions evidence, and works to minimize the impact on a client’s record.
Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., has successfully represented numerous clients charged with driving under the influence of drugs and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test in Municipal Court. Clifford E. Lazzaro has filed suppression motions challenging the constitutionality of blood warrants in DUI cases and has retained DUI and DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) specialists to provide reports and serve as expert witnesses at trial.
The law firm has successfully defended clients who were not convicted of DUI offenses. Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., represents clients facing all disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, traffic violations, and municipal ordinance violations in Municipal Court.
- Appellate Law
When a trial decision does not deliver justice, an appeal provides a path for review. Appellate law in New Jersey requires detailed knowledge of legal procedure and the ability to identify errors that affected the case outcome. Appeals involve written briefs, oral arguments, and a precise strategy for presenting the issues to a higher court.
If you have been convicted of a crime, you can challenge the conviction through an appeal or post-conviction relief (PCR). The process varies depending on whether your case was heard in New Jersey’s state court system or in federal court. Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., brings more than 30 years of experience in evaluating available options and the likelihood of success in each case.
How Clifford E. Lazzaro P.C. Can Help
Choosing legal representation is one of the most important decisions any client makes. We bring over 30 years of courtroom experience to every case.
Our lead attorney is a former prosecutor who understands both sides of the courtroom and uses that perspective to craft strong defenses. Aggressive trial strategies, careful preparation, and a proven record of success define our practice.
If you have any inquiries about our criminal defense & family law attorney in East Brunswick Township, feel free to contact us today.