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Linden Attorney Advising Clients in Rahway, Clark, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, Edison and across New Jersey Many people who are considering self-representation in court proceeding may wonder how the court will view them and how they will be treated by the judge.  The answer […]

Juvenile Crimes Attorney Serving Families in Clark, Roselle Park, Garwood, Elizabeth, Cranford, and across Union County NJ Criminal prosecutors and District Attorneys are trained and skilled in using interrogation tactics that put defendants on the spot. There is a wide range of evidence that youth […]

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 […]

In recent years, the percentage of households renting their home has risen above 40 percent for the first time in American history. As reported by the Pew Research Center, the number of American renters has continued to rise steadily since the early 2000’s. As such, it has […]

“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 […]