Assault & Threat Offenses

A major category of criminal offenses handled by our defense attorneys in Union County are assault and other threat crimes. The biggest blocks of these violations involve second degree and third degree aggravated assault charges defended at the Superior Court in Elizabeth, as well as simple assault offenses in Cranford, Linden, Plainfield or other municipal courts in the county. If you choose to hire the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we will fight for you utilizing all of the resources that one of New Jersey’s largest criminal defense firms can provide. Our efforts frequently result in dismissal of an assault complaint and, in almost all cases, avoidance of the penalties that come with a conviction on the original charge.

Assault Charges That We Handle in Union County

As a firm with a team of eight (8) lawyers that practice exclusively in criminal defense, we have the tools to defend any assault crime or violation involving a threat of some kind. This experience spans over a century combined, including time serving as municipal and county prosecutors. In this capacity, there are certain offenses that come up more than others and we typically handle hundreds, if not thousands, of these each year. We routinely defend Union County assault cases involving the following:

Irrespective of whether your case involves a felony indictable crime of the first degree, second degree, third degree or fourth degree that needs to be defended at the Superior Court or a disorderly persons offense in municipal court, we clearly possess the skill and knowledge to successfully defend you. Most importantly, our attorneys are committed to fighting for you throughout the legal proceedings to insure that the very best outcome is achieved on your case. If the case needs to go to trial before a jury of your peers, rest assured, we will invest what is needed to see this matter through right next to you. Likewise, if we see an opportunity to file a suppression or other motion that can result in dismissal of the charge, we will not hesitate, unlike many other firms, to invest the time needed to see such an application through.

We Have A History Of Success Fighting Assault Charges Like Yours

Our firm has been actively defending all varieties of assault charges throughout Union County for decades now. The collective experienced of the lawyers at the firm, including several who are former prosecutors, exceeds 100 years. And we have not only been practicing a long time but have been doing so with great success which has earned many honors along the way. As noted elsewhere in the site, there are few attorneys and law firms in the state that have been sited (e.g. Star Ledger, Asbury Park Press, Bergen Record, USA Today, etc.) as an authority in criminal law in NJ more than our law firm. Three (3) of the lawyers have been recognized as among the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and Mr. Marshall is ranked among the Top Ten by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. You know what you are getting when you retain this firm because of these accomplishments and its a powerhouse criminal defense team that has the ability to get you the result you need.

Union County Assault Lawyers

Our Union County Office is located just off the parkway. It is conveniently located just a few minutes down Highway 28 from the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth. Call us for assist 24/7 to arrange for bail, discuss representation or for answers to some questions you need answered. Initial consultations are complimentary, so there is nothing whatsoever to lose by calling us at 908-272-1700. An attorney on our defense team is ready to provide the legal guidance you are looking for at this challenging time.