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New Jersey criminal charges need counsel who show up in every county - not a mill that hands you off.

From municipal DWI to Superior Court indictments and federal matters in the District of New Jersey - trial-ready defense in all 21 counties, 24/7. Regardless of how complicated your case is, we can help you get the outcome you need.

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If you were charged anywhere in New Jersey, you are probably scared. That is normal. Spodek Law Group P.C. represents clients in every county - from first appearance and bail review through trial, appeal, and post-conviction relief. Whether your case is in Newark, Hackensack, Trenton, or a municipal court you have never heard of, the same senior team handles the file. We owe loyalty to only YOU - not the prosecutor's office.

All 21 counties - one defense team that does not hand you off.

We appear in Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Middlesex, Union, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic, Camden, Mercer, and every other New Jersey county. Many law firms are mills - they take every client and pass the file to someone you never meet. At Spodek Law Group P.C., the bench you talk to on day one is the bench that handles your case from arraignment forward.

Municipal court, Superior Court, and federal court under one roof.

DWI and disorderly persons offenses stay in municipal court. Indictable offenses go to Superior Court. Federal charges land in the District of New Jersey. We coordinate strategy across all three when a case spans more than one venue - so you are not hiring separate firms who do not talk to each other.

NY residents charged in NJ - we handle both states.

Many of our clients live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx and face charges in New Jersey. We coordinate every court date, bail review, and discovery deadline so you are not juggling two criminal justice systems without experienced counsel at your side. Our only objective is to get the case against you dismissed or significantly diminished.

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DEEP DIVE · NEW JERSEY CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Why hire a criminal defense lawyer in Statewide?.

When you are looking online, you have multiple options. There are so many defense firms advertising. If you were charged in Statewide, you need counsel who actually show up in All 21 NJ counties - not a mill that pushes a quick plea and moves on. Spodek Law Group P.C. owes loyalty to only YOU. We know how cases move through Superior and municipal courts statewide and the municipal courts around it.

NYC-based counsel who travel to Statewide.

Many of our clients live in New York City and face charges in Statewide. We coordinate every court date, bail review, and discovery deadline so you are not juggling two states alone. The same senior team that handled the Anna Delvey defense on Netflix appears in New Jersey municipal and Superior courts - and we take that very seriously.

Municipal court vs. Superior Court in Statewide.

Disorderly persons offenses, DWI, and many first-offense matters stay in municipal court. Indictable charges go to Superior Court - often with pretrial detention hearings within 48 hours. Regardless of how complicated your case is, we prepare for both tracks from day one.

Risk-free consultation - what to bring.

Bring the complaint, ticket, or indictment; bail paperwork; and any conditions of release. If you have not received discovery yet, we request it immediately. Everything you share is protected by attorney-client privilege from the first word. Call 212 300 5196 or use the form on this page - answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.

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How we handle Statewide cases.

01 · TODAY
Risk-free consultation

Call 212 300 5196 or submit the form. You can ask us anything you want. Answered within 24 hours, guaranteed - and privilege starts from the first word.

02 · DAYS 1-3
First appearance and detention

We appear at CJP or county court, fight pretrial custody, and demand discovery immediately. Do not talk to anyone before we do.

03 · WEEKS 2-8
Motions and investigation

Suppression hearings, PTI applications, and negotiation from strength - not desperation. We prepare every file for trial even when we are negotiating.

04 · TRIAL OR RESOLUTION
Your decision - our preparation

Trial-ready in Statewide. You choose the path; we have already prepared for every outcome. Our only objective is the best possible result for you.

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You’ve seen the show on Netflix. This is the real defense.

Netflix’s Inventing Anna dramatized Todd Spodek’s defense of Anna Delvey. That same trial preparation - media scrutiny, complex facts, high stakes - applies to statewide matters in New Jersey. Todd has been interviewed by FOX News, the New York Post, Newsweek, and others. Clients hold his cell number.

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KNOWLEDGE KIT

NJ criminal defense lawyer basics, explained.

CJP

Central Judicial Processing - first bail and detention review.

Graves Act

Mandatory minimums on certain gun charges.

PTI

Pretrial Intervention - diversion without a record.

WHY PEOPLE CALL US FIRST

We owe loyalty to only you.

We are selective about who we work with - because we want every client to get a successful outcome. If we are choosing to work with you, it is because we think we can make a positive impact on your life. Risk-free consultation - answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.

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Questions about criminal defense in Statewide - ask us anything.

Do you appear in all 21 NJ counties? 01

Yes. We handle criminal defense in every New Jersey county - from Hudson and Bergen to Cape May and Sussex - in municipal, Superior, and federal court. Regardless of how complicated your case is, we can help you get the outcome you need.

Does Spodek Law Group P.C. handle cases in Statewide? 02

Yes. We represent clients in Statewide and across all 21 New Jersey counties - municipal court, Superior Court, and federal court in the District of New Jersey when charges cross lines. Our attorneys handle cases nationwide and are here to help you.

I live in New York but was charged in New Jersey. Can you help? 03

Yes - and this happens all the time. Many of our clients are NYC residents facing NJ charges. We coordinate court appearances, bail, and discovery so you are not navigating two systems without experienced counsel at your side.

Is the consultation really free? 04

Yes. When you reach out to our law firm, you start with an initial risk-free consultation. You can ask us anything you want. Call 212 300 5196 or use the form on this page - answered within 24 hours, guaranteed.

Will I go to jail before trial? 05

New Jersey bail reform focuses on pretrial detention hearings, not cash bail. We fight custody at the first appearance and at every detention review - and push for release with conditions when detention is not warranted. Regardless of how complicated your case is, early counsel matters.

Can you get charges dismissed or reduced? 06

Outcomes depend on the facts and the evidence - but our only objective is to get the case against you dismissed or significantly diminished. We challenge illegal searches, weak identifications, and overcharging. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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NJ practice areas.

DRUG OFFENSES
Drug crimes & distribution
Possession, distribution, CDS, and school-zone enhancements in NJ Superior Court.
DWI / DUI
DWI & DUI defense
Municipal court DWI, refusal, and license suspension across New Jersey.
ASSAULT
Assault & violent crimes
Aggravated assault, weapons, domestic violence, and restraining orders.
WHITE COLLAR
Fraud & white collar
Theft, forgery, insurance fraud, and financial crimes prosecuted statewide.
FEDERAL
Federal criminal defense
DNJ, FBI, DEA, and IRS matters with NYC counsel who appear in New Jersey.
FEDERAL DRUGS
Federal drug charges
Conspiracy, trafficking, and mandatory minimum exposure in federal court.
FEDERAL FRAUD
Federal fraud & wire fraud
Mail fraud, wire fraud, and complex financial investigations.
GUN CHARGES
Gun & weapons charges
Unlawful possession, Graves Act, and federal firearms offenses.
SEX OFFENSES
Sex offense defense
Megan's Law, registration, and high-stakes trial preparation.
APPEALS
Appeals & post-conviction
Appellate Division review and post-judgment relief.
PROBATION
Probation violations
VOP hearings, custody, and resentencing strategy.
IMMIGRATION
Criminal immigration consequences
Aggravated felonies, deportation defense, and collateral consequences.

All NJ counties we serve.

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