Ramsey Domestic Violence Lawyers

Carmine R. Villani has been practicing Criminal Law in New Jersey since 1992. As a former municipal prosecutor and public defender, Mr. Villani has experience in all aspects of Criminal Defense as well as DWI/DUI, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Personal Injury Litigation, Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders.

Anthony N. Palumbo, a New Jersey criminal defense and municipal court lawyer and partner at the Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo. He graduated from one of the top law schools in the country, the University Texas School of Law. Attorney Mr. Palumbo serves Union County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and many other counties in the state of New Jersey. He has been practicing criminal trial defense for more than 35 years defending thousands of people charged with drug offenses, assault crimes, child pornography, domestic violence, DUI and traffic offenses including countless defendants in sex offense cases. As a former prosecutor...

Britt J. Simon, Managing Partner of Simon Law Group, LLC, is licensed to practice throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and District of Columbia, providing representation to the accused, the injured and other clients seeking quality legal services. He is guided by a commitment to the best interests of his clients and the highest standards of his profession. Call for a free consultation.

Mr. Natoli defends individuals charged in federal, state and municipal court.

Mr. Natoli is a former prosecutor with significant trial experience. While a prosecutor, Mr. Natoli was involved in trials related to vehicular homicide and other felonies that gained media attention.

Mr. Natoli comes from a tight-knit, North Jersey Family. He credits his work ethic to his father, a local businessman, who worked every day to create a better life for his family.

Mr. Natoli is listed as a "Top 40 under 40" lawyer by the National Trial Lawyer's Association.

James P. Yudes is a renowned family law and divorce attorney in New Jersey and the founder of The Law Offices of James P. Yudes. Mr. Yudes founded the firm in 1978, and has provided high-end legal services throughout the state ever since. He is a highly respected legal professional, and is often called on to give lectures for other attorneys and law school students. In response to his exceptional legal services, several organizations have awarded Mr. Yudes with prestigious awards, including New Jersey Super Lawyers 2007, ranking as a Martindale Hubbell A.V. preeminent lawyer, and admission as a Fellow...

Allan Marain is a member of the New Jersey Bar. As such, he practices in Municipal Courts, the Superior Court of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He is authorized to practice before the United States Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Aviation Administration,...

Andrew M. Shaw, Esq. is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and a former board member of the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy, where he published. Andrew served as both a legal intern to Justice Helen Hoens of the New Jersey Supreme Court and as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Margaret Goodzeit, P.J.F.P.; the Hon. Anthony F. Picheca, Jr., J.S.C.; and the Hon. Michael F. O’Neill, J.S.C., in the Somerset County Family Part.

Between 2015 and 2018, Andrew has published four articles on issues relating to family law in the New Jersey Law Journal, including: (1)...

Robert G. Stahl is the managing partner of Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers. He started the firm in 1997, after six years of exemplary service as a federal prosecutor. His firm focuses on defending individuals charged with white-collar offenses and other serious federal and state charges, both at trial and on appeal. Recent notable federal cases include representing a college student charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice in the aftermath of Boston Marathon bombing; a pharmacist charged with a multimillion-dollar online prescription drug fraud scheme in the SDNY; and a prominent rabbi charged with kidnapping as a result of...

LaDonna M. Cousins is a Partner at the Williams Law Group specializing in all aspects of Family Law, including pre-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, alimony, post-judgment matters, issues related to custody, parenting time, child support, grandparents’ rights, stepparent and adult adoptions, domestic violence, mediation, child welfare (DCPP), preparation of simple Wills, and related family matters. LaDonna recognizes the importance of these matters in her clients’ lives and strives to provide her clients with zealous advocacy and service. LaDonna achieved her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Spanish from Georgetown University where she graduated cum laude. LaDonna achieved her Juris Doctor...

Eric Marcy heads litigation services relating to criminal defense and administrative law at Lyons & Associates, PC, with Offices in Somerville and Morristown. Eric's practice areas include, but are not limited to: • General Criminal Practice – Federal, State, and Municipal Courts • White Collar Crime Defense, Eric has represented businesses that have been the victim of criminal activity as well as those charged with white collar crimes. Cases frequently present a complex combination of civil, criminal and regulatory issues • Insurance Fraud and Health Care Audits, Investigations, and Prosecutions, audits by insurance carriers, investigations by Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) and Office...

Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County. After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey...

Attorney Kristofher Beralo is a founding member of Beralo & Michael. Mr. Beralo grew up in Jersey City attending Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. While still in high school Mr. Beralo joined the military as an Infantry soldier and deployed to the Middle East.

Mr. Beralo continued with his military service where he received numerous commendations and attended specialized schools such as Air Assault, Army Combatives and Drill Sergeant School. Mr. Beralo also served as a Platoon Sergeant for the 98th Division, instructing future leaders to becoming a Drill Sergeant. Currently, Mr. Beralo is a commissioned officer assigned to the...

Joel prosecuted a wide array of cases at the Adult and Juvenile levels. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault. Joel also appeared and argued a number of matters before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

In the words of one of my recent clients, “I highly recommend Ms. Breslow. She provided superior representation, she is the one to hire to get the job done right.” Also, Avvo has given me a 10 star- Superb rating. I have spent over a decade in the courtroom- fighting for my clients getting them the best possible results. I am proud to say that I have dedicated my career to representing those charged with criminal offenses, making sure the system does not take advantage of them.

Maria Noto is certified by the N.J. Supreme Court as a criminal trial attorney. Maria has been named a Super Lawyer by N.J. Monthly every year from 2005 to the present and, in 2005, was also named by N.J. Monthly as one of the top 50 female lawyers. She has also been recognized by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in New Jersey. Maria attended Seton Hall Law School and while she was in law school worked as a law clerk for the Essex county Prosecutor’s Office. That experience has proven...

Going through the process, no one seems to want to listen to you. They have probably treated you like a number that is being prosecuted by a machine. The last thing you need is to have your attorney take your case and treat you and it as if it is like every other case. My office was founded on the principal that the future can be better than the present and we have the ability to make it so.

You will receive a consultation that focuses on your unique experience, while bringing our training and experience in...

Mark Goldstein concentrates on complex business/commercial litigation, tax and accounting matters, high net worth divorce cases and all family law issues including divorce, alimony/spousal support, potential termination of alimony payments, child custody and visitation, child support, and college contributions between divorced parents.

Admitted to the New Jersey Bar and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 2006. Wendy Armour is also a member of the New York Bar. Served as law clerk the late Honorable David Waks, J.S.C. in Passaic County Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part. Mrs. Armour was recently recognized 10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and awarded 2016 Lawyers of Distinction. She is a trained mediator and collaborative divorce lawyer. Mrs. Armour is also a pool attorney for the New Jersey Office of Law Guardian.

“I combine my years of experience, knowledge of the law, intense preparation and a personal mantra of never being outworked to achieve optimal results for every client. Divorce is a grueling and at times devastating process. I understand that even an amicable divorce will have a profound impact on a couple’s assets, income, children and the emotional health of the entire family. I care about my clients. I care about their children. As a leading divorce attorney in New Jersey, my priority is to understand each client’s goals and work tirelessly to achieve those results.” Joe Russell, Esq., Partner and...

Nicole focuses her practice on the area of family law including advising clients on matters involving divorce, custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution and domestic violence. She is well versed in drafting complex pre and post judgment motions as well as nondissolution applications. She also counsels clients in negotiating and drafting marital settlement agreements.

In 2017 Nicole became an accredited New Jersey Family and Divorce Mediator and is able to serve both individuals and attorneys in this capacity.

Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as a law clerk to the Honorable Katherine R. Dupuis, P.J.F.P. of the New Jersey Superior...

Ms. Heather C. Keith, Esq. is the founder of Keith Family Law in Westfield, NJ. Since the beginning of her legal career, she has devoted her practice almost exclusively to divorce and family law, successfully representing clients in the Superior and Appellate Courts, as well as outside of court. Focusing on alimony, child support, child custody, legal separation, and other family law issues, Ms. Keith works tirelessly to help her clients navigate the difficult and confusing world of divorce law, with an emphasis on the benefits of collaborative practice.

Ms. Keith received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of...

Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Principal Attorney at the Offit Kurman, P.A. focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence. Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to participate in the Courtroom Advocates Project. During law school, Ms. Weitz interned for the Honorable...

William Proetta has dedicated his career to practicing criminal and DWI defense in New Jersey. After establishing his own law firm and serving in several partnership roles in some of the largest criminal defense firms in the state, he co-founded Proetta & Oliver, LLC. with partner Keith G. Oliver, Esq. The firm is committed to providing superior defense representation to clients in criminal, DWI, juvenile, and restraining order matters in municipal and superior courts throughout New Jersey. With several office locations, including in Jersey City, Edison, Cranford, and Point Pleasant, Mr. Proetta and his firm provide free consultations and convenient...

LESLIE B. POSNOCK is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Ms. Posnock, an attorney since 1984, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Ms. Posnock is a former public defender in Philadelphia and New Jersey and has extensive trial experience. Ms. Posnock has represented individuals in hundreds of cases, involving charges of murder, drugs, sexual assault, mail fraud, wire fraud, theft, forgery, kidnapping, robbery, assault, burglary, Municipal Court matters (including traffic ticket defense), and driving under the influence cases. She has successfully litigated numerous appeals and petitions for post-conviction...

Attorney Jimmy Johnson is Juris Doctor (JD) graduate of Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills Campus, Michigan, USA. In fact, Jimmy Johnson, Esquire is a skilled US Immigration Attorney, Private and Public Criminal Defense Attorneys, and a General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Lawyer with great talents and proven experiences in legal immigration matters including Individual-Family-based and Business-based immigration issues for Jimed Johnson Immigration Services, LLC, Flushing, NY; Law Office of Osa Igunbor, Poughkeepsie, NY; Proskauer Rose, LLP; & Law Office of Adebukola Adetula, Irvington, NJ. Besides having his Juris Doctor (JD) Law Degree with concentration on...

Alvin Eugene Richards, III, Esq. (Gene) is an Associate at the Williams Law Group and devotes the majority of his litigation to Child Welfare (DCPP) matters. Gene has devoted 100% of his professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of Child Welfare (DCPP) matters, domestic violence, appeals, custody and parenting time, and post-judgment matters. Gene understands that your case is an extremely emotional and difficult time in your life. He treats all of his clients with the utmost professionalism, respect and compassion, while vigorously advocating for his clients’ interests and protecting his clients’ rights. Prior to joining...

Barbara Ungar is a solo practitioner with 32 years experience and 21 years experience in private practice. Ms. Ungar has extensive criminal defense, DWI, DUI, municipal court defense, family court litigation experience and appellate experience before the Appellate Division. She also has extensive experience with estate and probate litigation, will contests, guardianship proceedings and residential landlord tenant litigation. She formerly served as an Assistant Essex County Counsel from 1988 through 1990 with expertise in mental health and hospital law. Ms. Ungar then served as a Deputy Attorney General with the Division of Criminal Justice from...

Albertina (Abby) Webb is a Partner in the Firm’s Family Law Department. She concentrates her practice on family law issues such as divorce, custody, support, dissolution of domestic partnerships, enforcement or modification of marital agreements, enforcement and/or modification of alimony and child support, emancipation applications, equitable distribution and post-judgment enforcement and modification. She handles matters from inception through trial. Abby litigates the validity of pre-nuptial and property settlement agreements. She also advances and defends applications to set them aside as well as for enforcement. Abby holds the appointment of Vice President of the Southern Region for...

Anthony P. Kearns, III has been the managing partner of Kearns Rotolo Law since January 2022. He is a highly skilled courtroom advocate focusing on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, domestic violence and municipal matters. Mr. Kearns is the former Hunterdon County Prosecutor and the only one to have been appointed to this position for two terms, making him Hunterdon County's longest serving prosecutor. He has earned statewide recognition as a criminal defense attorney and has the distinction of having worked on both sides of the criminal justice system. During his tenure as the county’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer,...

Christopher James Vaccaro, Esq., joined Kearns Rotolo Law in 2022. Chris focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense at the Superior Court level, DUI cases, as well as domestic violence, juvenile matters, municipal court, and motor vehicle violations. Immediately prior to joining Kearns Rotolo Law, Chris was an Assistant Prosecutor for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, a position he had filled since August 2015. Chris began his prosecutorial career in the Narcotics Unit before being appointed to lead the Juvenile Unit. While at the Prosecutor’s Office, Chris served as the Bureau Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, Acting Bureau...

I have been practicing family law including divorce, custody, adoption, domestic violence and support for 30 years. I am currently a Municipal Court Judge and have extensive experience in mediatiing and settling cases. I also have extensive trial experience. I have had several reported decisions including one by the New Jersey Supreme Court. Our firm concentrates in providing compassionate representation during very difficult times.

Megan S. Murray is the founder of The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray. Megan founded her practice with a singular goal in mind: to provide quality, hands-on services to her clients. Megan has earned a reputation among her peers, colleagues and clients as a zealous advocate of the highest integrity, who achieves the best results for her clients through an intimate knowledge of the unique facts of each case and extensive knowledge of the law.

As the result of her dedication to the practice of family law, Megan has received numerous awards, honors and distinctions during the course of...

Matthew Dorry graduated from Rutgers University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. During his undergrad studies, he interned and volunteered for the Domestic Violence Agency of Middlesex County and participated in domestic violence hearings as a court advocate. He graduated Cum Laude and obtained his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Dorry participated with in two mock trial competitions with the Trial Advocacy Honor Society. He was recognized for his community service actions during his time in law school. Mr. Dorry is licensed to practice law in the States of New...

Peter Ventrice is a partner with Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C. Mr. Ventrice earned a Preeminent "AV" Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been selected as a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" in the area of family law, a distinction held by fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey, and is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Ventrice's family law practice includes divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, alimony, distribution of assets and liabilities, enforcement and modification of existing judgments and orders, and domestic violence restraining orders. He is also a qualified...

Litigation attorney with over 40 years of experience in Personal Injury, Family Law, Municipal Court, General Litigation, Land Use; Attorney for Woodbridge Township Planning Board for over 30 years. Attorney for Sayreville Borough Planning Board 2017-19; Qualified Civil and Family Law Mediator; Arbitrator, Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County; Member of ESP and ISP panel, Family Court, Middlesex County Superior Court; Super Storm Sandy Mediator.

James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements.

For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce...

Andrew Olesnycky, a former supervisor-level assistant prosecutor at the Union County Prosecutor's Office, represents individuals and organizations facing criminal charges and investigations in federal, state, and municipal courts. Mr. Olesnycky has served as lead attorney defending charges of multi-million dollar federal and state fraud conspiracies, federal bank fraud, federal benefit fraud, state and federal large-scale multi-defendant drug conspiracies, sexual assaults, child pornography, interference with custody, and Superstorm Sandy-related fraud. Mr. Olesnycky is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation obtained by fewer than 1% of attorneys state-wide. During his nearly five-year...

I am Brett M. Rosen, Esq., a dedicated attorney from New Jersey, committed to providing vigorous defense representation to individuals facing criminal charges, DUI/DWI offenses, and serious traffic violations across the state. I am honored to be certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a title held by less than 1% of attorneys in NJ. I understand how daunting the legal system can appear, and I am dedicated to guiding my clients through every step with clear communication and steadfast advocacy. I manage a broad range of cases, from indictable offenses (felonies) in New Jersey...

Scott A. Gorman founded The Gorman Law Firm in New Jersey in 2011. There, Mr. Gorman focused his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI/DWI, expungement and juvenile defense. Prior to opening his own firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Barbara Byrd Wecker, a now retired judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. Mr. Gorman also worked as an associate assigned to the Employment Law team at K&L Gates and he spent four years as an associate with the Rem Zeller Law Group working on civil...