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Howard W Bailey

Law Office of H W Bailey, LLC

37 years of experience
Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Appeals & Appellate ...
New Jersey

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Biography

ANY COURT. ANY CRIME. ANY TIME. I have been involved with the field of criminal law for over forty years. As a criminal defense lawyer, your freedom and your rights are my first priority. I focus my efforts to provide my clients the best defense possible given the facts and proofs that the State is using to try to convict them. I have handled cases involving Leader of Drug Trafficking Network; Racketeering; Official Misconduct; Domestic Violence; Drug Possession and Distribution; Assault; Homicide; Theft; Robbery; Carjacking; Insurance Fraud; Kidnapping; Rape and Sexual Offenses; Arson; Criminal Mischief; Bribery; Perjury; and Weapons related cases. My unique law-enforcement background and experience provides my clients with the benefit of being represented by a criminal defense lawyer with personal experience in how a criminal case is investigated, prosecuted and most importantly for his clients, defended. I bring that knowledge and experience to each case and client I represent as a criminal defense lawyer. Before becoming a Criminal Defense Attorney, I was a Police Officer and a Prosecutor's Investigator for ten years and an Assistant Essex County (N.J.) Prosecutor for fifteen years. I have handled cases using every type of investigation used by the police, to include wiretapping; undercover police investigations; and, more traditional investigation activities such as field investigation and witness interview. My goal in defending my clients, is to protect their rights and their freedom. I pursue every viable alternative to impact the strength of the State's case, and to develop a strong defense on behalf of my client. I am ready to defend you.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Juvenile Law

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

White Collar Crime

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Traffic Tickets: Suspended License

DUI & DWI

Municipal Law

Fees

Free Consultation
Over the telephone
Credit Cards Accepted
Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat Fee and Hourly Fee Arangements Accepted. Written Retainer Agreement Required Prior to Start of Representation.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New Jersey
Since 1987

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Criminal Trial Attorney: Law Office of H W Bailey, LLC; 2014 - Current; Criminal Defense of crimes, offenses and violations charged in the NJ Superior and Municipal Courts; and, Criminal Defense of all crimes and offenses charged in the Federal District Courts of NJ.

Partner: Bailey & Orozco, LLC; 2007 - 2013; Criminal defense of clients charged in the New Jersey Superior Court and the Federal District Court for New Jersey, with crimes ranging from Racketeering, Homicide, and Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network, through Simple Possession of Drugs and Disorderly Conduct. Criminal defense of clients charged in the Municipal Court with offenses ranging from DWI/DUI, Leaving the Scene of Accidents, and Simple Assault, through Speeding and other Moving Violations. Defense of Clients who are Doctors, Lawyers, Nurses, and other professionals, who were charged with criminal offenses and as a result were facing loss of their professional license by the Administrative Agency overseeing their profession. The Appeal of adverse decisions to the New Jersey Superior Court Law Division and Appellate Division. The Administrative Appeal of Motor Vehicle Suspension decisions to suspend a client's driving privileges.

Solo Practitioner: Howard W. Bailey, Esq. LLC; 2003 - 2006; Criminal Defense Firm, owned and operated as a solo practitioner. Criminal Defense of clients in the New Jersey Superior Courts, and other criminal courts, ranging from Homicide, Rape, and Drug Trafficking through Simple Assault and Traffic Violations. For a more complete listing of typical representations see the entry under Bailey & Orozco.

Assistant Prosecutor: Essex County Prosecutor's Office; 1988 - 2002; Assigned as a legal advisor to the Essex County Narcotics Task Force for 12 years. Oversaw Investigators and Police Agency Personnel conducting upper-level drug trafficking investigations, including the extensive use of Electronic Surveillance techniques (Wiretaps), and undercover police officer infiltration of drug trafficking organizations. Prosecuted upper and mid-level drug traffickers for crimes ranging from Leader Narcotics Trafficking Network, Weapons Possession and Assault-related crimes. Police Traning Commission Instructor for over 20 years, teaching police recruit and in-service traing programs to on-duty police officers.

Investigator: Essex County Prosecutor's Office; 1980 - 1987; Assigned to the Special Investigations Unit, investigating Organized Crime, and cases designated as public-interest related cases. Investigated cases during the daytime and attended Law School during the evenings from 1983-1987.

Police Officer: North Caldwell Police Department; 1977 - 1980; Assigned patrol responsibility for municipality. Investigated crimes and offenses. Police Training Commission Instructor.