New Jersey Criminal Defense Representation

If you are facing criminal charges such as violent crime, theft, fraud, sex offenses, or drug crimes, the consequences range from probation or diversion into a pre-trial intervention (PTI) program to hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, loss of eligibility for professional licenses, devastating damage to your reputation, and prison.

I am a seasoned and aggressive criminal defense trial attorney. When your freedom is on the line, my goal is to get you the best possible outcome in your situation. I have been defending the constitutional rights of criminal defendants for nearly 20 years, after prosecuting cases in Essex County for seven. If it is in your interest, I will not hesitate to take your case before a judge or jury.

Contact my law firm in South Orange to arrange for a free consultation where we can discuss your case, your legal options, and how I may be able to help you.

Now, from my South Orange law office, I work as a New Jersey criminal defense attorney, focusing my attention on standing up for my clients' rights and seeking out your best possible resolution. I represent clients in a broad range of traffic offenses, disorderly persons offenses, and felonies, such as:

• Traffic violations and speeding tickets
• Shoplifting, theft, or vandalism
• DUI (drunk driving), DWI (driving without insurance), and driver's license suspension
• Drug crimes (including drug possession, trafficking, and intent to distribute marijuana, crack, cocaine, narcotics, heroin, meth, or prescription medication)
• Robbery or burglary
• Assault or family violence
• Weapons offenses
• Violent crimes (murder, rape, armed robbery)
• White collar crimes (fraud, embezzlement, forgery, money laundering)
• Appeals of both conviction and sentencing
• Bail and bond hearings
• Probation violations

After over 25 years of criminal law experience, I believe I am one of the most experienced and well-respected criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey. I was the first woman trial lawyer to be placed on the homicide prosecution team. I consider this honor a testament to my integrity, strength, and aggressive pursuit of justice.

My longevity as a New Jersey criminal trial lawyer has allowed me to develop strong relationships with police and prosecutors all over the state. Such relationships depend upon my honesty and reputation, and give me the ability to convince a prosecutor to put their cards on the table during negotiations so we can work toward the most positive resolution possible for you.

First and foremost, however, I am a trial lawyer. I am a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Amicus Committee of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions, a member of the Essex County Bar Association, and a former member of the Court of New Jersey, District Ethics Committee, District V-B.

Contact a New Jersey criminal defense attorney who will personally handle every aspect of your case. Schedule a free consultation so we can begin discussing how to find the best resolution for you.

Flexible appointment times available.

Leslie Stolbof Sinemus
Counselor at Law

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 305
South Orange, NJ 07079-1923
(973) 275-5060
Fax: (973) 275-5061
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Leslie Stolbof Sinemus, Counselor at Law, represents clients located throughout the state of New Jersey in communities such as West Orange, Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Union, Hillside, Patterson, and all of the surrounding areas.

Essex County • Union County • Passaic County • Bergen County • Morris County • Hudson County • Middlesex County