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Providing Comprehensive Legal Representation for Over 25 Years in Clark, Roselle, Elizabeth and throughout Union County, Essex County, and northern Middlesex County. Hello, my name is Edward Cooper. I´m an attorney for 30 years. I´ve been practicing in the city of Linden for 25 years. My office […]

Linden Drug Crimes Attorney Here to Protect Your Rights The state laws in the US vary regarding the use of marijuana. Some states such as New Jersey and New York allow medical use of the drug, but do not allow recreational use of the drug. […]

Disorderly conduct is one of the most common crimes charged by police and covers a wide variety of situations that range from fighting to lewd and offensive language.  Depending on the offense, penalties for disorderly conduct can range from fines to time in jail. Though […]

Being arrested in Union County, Linden, Westfield, Scotch Plains or anywhere can be a scary experience not only for the one being arrested, but for their family as well.  Being arrested can leave the family feeling frightened, confused and wondering what to do next. Given […]

Union County Drug Crimes Attorney In June during a single week, authorities across five New Jersey counties including Union County made 177 arrests on drug charges. All 177 people charged were offered alternative treatment programs.  The vast majority accepted the offer of assistance to get […]

Expungements are the legal actions of having an arrest or a conviction removed from an individuals public criminal record. In New Jersey, many relatively minor offenses such as marijuana possession, simple assault, and more may be eligible for expungement after a certain period of time. What is […]

Traffic stops are the first step in many Municipal Court legal issues including DWI’s, drug offenses, traffic violations, and more. Unfortunately, many New Jersey citizens do not understand their rights during traffic stops, searches, and seizures. This can lead to scenarios where individuals voluntarily waive their rights or become victims […]

In New Jersey, the terms of child support agreements are determined for the best interests of the child. Child rearing is expensive, and children benefit from co-parents who are financially strong. Child support is also determined using a very specific calculation which takes a number of factors into […]

“Assault” is a generic legal term for crimes involving an aspect of physical violence or the threat of physical violence. New Jersey statutes carry two distinct definitions of assault: aggravated assault and simple assault. These two charges can vary dramatically from second degree felony crimes to disorderly […]

New Jersey legal terminology can be confusing. For starters, many individuals who have been charged with disorderly conduct charges believe that is the same as disorderly persons, and vice versa. Disorderly persons offenses are a classification of charges which replace what many other states consider […]