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Criminal Defense

Legal Defense for Criminal Charges in Bergen County

Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC focuses on three main areas of law in Bergen County and beyond: criminal defense, employment law and personal injury. Our concentration on these three areas has allowed us to develop a deep and thorough understanding of the issues that are most relevant to our clients.

Our Bergen County & Hackensack lawyer has 30 years of experience representing people in New Jersey. Our firm is known for combining aggressive, strategic legal representation with compassionate client service, an approach that has led to positive results for hundreds of clients.

Handling New Jersey Felonies & Misdemeanors

Our Bergen County criminal defense lawyer handles the full spectrum of felonies and misdemeanors in federal, state and municipal courts, including:

In addition, we offer assistance with parole and probation violations, appeals and expungement of criminal records; and we can help first-time offenders access New Jersey’s diversion programs.

Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

When facing criminal charges in Bergen County, New Jersey, it’s crucial to have a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. At Joseph R. Donahue, LLC, we understand the complexities of the legal system and are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients.

Our legal team has a proven track record of successfully handling a wide range of criminal cases, including felonies and misdemeanors. We provide personalized and aggressive representation to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

By choosing Joseph R. Donahue, LLC for your criminal defense needs, you can expect:

  • Thorough legal analysis and strategy
  • Strong advocacy in and out of the courtroom
  • Clear communication and guidance throughout the legal process
  • Protection of your constitutional rights
  • Compassionate support during a challenging time

Contact Our New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Today

Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC represents clients throughout New Jersey. To discuss how our attorney can help you with your criminal matter, schedule a free consultation at your convenience. Our law office is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Call us at (201) 488-7707.


Proudly serving including Bergen County, Essex County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Union County, Morris County, Middlesex County, Hackensack, Paterson, Passaic, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth, Morristown, Union City, Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Bogota, Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, East Rutherford, Edgewater, Elmwood Park, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawn, Fairview, Fort Lee, Franklin Lakes, Garfield, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Leonia, Little Ferry, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Maywood, Midland Park, Montvale, Moonachie, New Milford, North Arlington, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Palisades Park, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Ridgewood, River Edge, River Vale, Rochelle Park, Rockleigh, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, Saddle River, South Hackensack, Teaneck, Tenafly, Teterboro, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Wallington, Washington Township, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wood-Ridge, Wyckoff and surrounding areas.

Hear From Our Happy Clients

Reviews & Testimonials

At Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “The best lawyer I could have ever asked for”

    The best attorney I have ever met in my life. I was facing four felony gun charges and ended up paying a $100 fine with a …

    – Patrick

    “An outstanding lawyer who I will always recommend to my family and friends.”

    He handled my case effectively. An outstanding lawyer who I will always recommend to my family and friends. He displays a lot …

    – Recent Client

    “TRUST me and go to him if you need anything, he won’t let you down”

    My experience was beyond amazing. I always thought going through the court process and finding a lawyer would be the hardest …

    – Recent Client

    “”the superior court judge issued a written order reversing the municipal court’s guilty decision””

    Our son was arrested and charged with DUI in early December of 2015. We got a lawyer who helped us gather evidence (arrest …

    – Anonymous Client

    “You and your staff were exemplary in your efforts and performance.”

    Dear Joseph: I wish to thank you and the staff for all of your efforts, professional knowledge and timeliness in performing …

    – Criminal Client

    “Outstanding Legal Professional”

    As a Case Management Consultant, I have referred a number of clients to Mr. Donahue over the years. He is an outstanding …

    – Advocacy Support Network LLC

    “restored my faith in lawyers”

    Mr. Donahue defended me in DWI,it would have been my 3rd.I would have lost DL for ten years and 180 days in jail. I would …

    – Ken

    “Outstanding Litigator”

    I am a legal consultant who works with many of the top criminal defense lawyers primarily in Northern and Central New Jersey. …

    – Client


Our Trial-Tested Approach

We always strive to put our clients in the best position possible, so our immediate goal is to obtain a case dismissal or acquittal. If this cannot be done, we seek to minimize the consequences by all legal means possible, perhaps by pursuing a plea agreement, which could include alternate sentencing that improves the impact on our client’s record.

Our Bergen County criminal defense attorney is a resolute advocate who never hesitates to take a case to trial if it is in the best interests of our client. No matter how complex your charges may be, we have the proven expertise and passion to help you achieve a positive outcome. Discover how we can help you today.

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