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Joel Silberman spent nearly four years as a Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor. He knows how the other side investigates and prosecutes crime - and puts that insight to work for you.
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Client-Focused Defense
From the moment you retain the firm you receive a dedicated 24/7 line. Every case gets clear communication, honest guidance, and a defense built around your situation.
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Trial-Ready Representation
Exhaustive investigation with independent experts in DNA, breath tests, medicine, and reconstruction - because the best defense is built long before trial.
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A Former Prosecutor Fighting For The Accused
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- The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC concentrates exclusively on criminal defense, federal defense, civil rights, and municipal court matters. Every case begins with exhaustive investigation and independent analysis of the evidence - often the difference between a guilty and a not-guilty verdict.
- After a judicial clerkship in the Superior Court's Criminal Part, Joel spent nearly four years prosecuting cases for the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, including homicide, gun offenses, sexual assault, and narcotics trafficking. That experience now powers your defense.
- Law enforcement never rests and neither do we. Immediately after retaining Joel Silberman you receive a 24/7 dedicated line - because arrests and investigations don't wait for business hours.
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Joel Silberman
Joel earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, clerked for the Honorable George F. Rohde, Jr., J.S.C. in the Superior Court's Criminal Part, and prosecuted a wide array of adult and juvenile cases as a Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor before dedicating his practice to the defense.
- Juris Doctor, Seton Hall University School of Law
- Judicial Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey - Criminal Part
- Former Assistant Prosecutor, Hudson County
- Argued before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division
Criminal Defense
Defense against all state criminal charges, from disorderly persons offenses to first-degree crimes.
Federal Defense
Representation in federal investigations and prosecutions in the District of New Jersey and beyond.
Civil Rights
Police brutality, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and other civil rights violations.
Municipal Court
DWI, traffic offenses, disorderly persons charges, and other municipal court matters.
Areas We Serve
Jersey City, Newark, Hudson County, Essex County, and communities across New Jersey.
Free Consultation
Available 24/7 for urgent criminal matters. Free and confidential.
Results & Media
Notable Outcomes And Coverage
Real matters handled by the firm and coverage of New Jersey criminal justice - from civil rights settlements to federal case results.
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How We Defend You
A Proven Approach To Your Defense
Free Consultation
Call the 24/7 line or send the contact form. We listen, assess the facts, and explain your options in plain language - confidentially and at no cost.
Exhaustive Investigation
We gather evidence and work with independent experts - DNA, breath tests, medicine, accounting, accident reconstruction - to test the state's case.
Strategy & Motions
Suppression motions, discovery challenges, and negotiation from a position of strength, informed by a former prosecutor's playbook.
Trial Or Resolution
Whether it ends in a dismissal, a favorable plea, or a verdict at trial, every case is prepared as if it will be fought in the courtroom.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Answers from the firm's FAQ library - criminal defense, DUI/DWI, and how working with us is structured.
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- Do you offer 24/7 services?Yes. Law enforcement never rests and neither do we. Immediately after retaining us, you will receive a dedicated line to contact us on at any time. Read the full answer.Do you offer free consultation?Yes. Our firm offers free initial consultation. To schedule your free consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers, contact us today. Read the full answer.What locations do you serve?We serve the Jersey city area, Newark and New York. Read the full answer.How much communication should I expect about my case?You can expect complete communication about your case. Our legal team will always keep you informed regarding the status of your case. Read the full answer.
- What is domestic violence?Domestic violence is a pattern of violent and abusive behavior exercised by one adult over another, many times in an intimate relationship. Abuse can take many forms, such as physical, psychological, economic, sexual and emotional. Abuse can even be present in... Read the full answer.What is a restraining order?A restraining order, also known as a “protective order” is an order of the court to further protect a victim from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. It is also an order to keep the abuser away from the scene of violence, suc... Read the full answer.How long does a restraining order last?The length of time that a restraining order lasts, will depend on its specific type: Read the full answer.
- What are the penalties for a DUI charge?The penalties for a DUI charge include the following: Read the full answer.Can I “plea bargain” a New Jersey DWI charge?The New Jersey Supreme Court has instructed Municipal Courts that No plea agreements are allowed in New Jersey DWI cases. In some cases, a prosecutor may however, dismiss a DWI charge where the state is convinced they will not be able to prove the charge beyon... Read the full answer.