New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers

Family Court * DFYS * Administrative Law Representation
Timothy R. Smith & Associates, L.L.C.

Agile Representation when Legal Issues Interconnect

In the United States, the government has an obligation to protect its citizens from criminal behavior, and it attempts to meet this obligation through prosecuting citizens involved in a wide array of activities, from traffic offenses to smoking pot to grand larceny. That creates a pretty wide dragnet.

Those convicted of crimes can be punished through fines, probation, incarceration, or even death. Criminal charges, even minor ones, can also affect your employment situation, your marriage, and even your access to your children.

Fighting to Protect Your Constitutional Rights

If you find yourself facing criminal prosecution, having a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer on your side can make a difference in how the charges against you are handled. Our founder, attorney Timothy Smith, is a former prosecutor and police officer who knows the law and knows how criminal charges are proven. Contact Timothy R. Smith & Associates, L.L.C. in South Orange, New Jersey.

We represent our clients in federal, state, and municipal courts, including criminal charges such as:

• Traffic violations and municipal offenses
• Disorderly conduct/disorderly persons
• Trespassing
• Theft and shoplifting
• DUI/DWI drunk driving (and administrative license suspension)
• Drug crimes, including:
• drug possession
• possession with intent to distribute drugs:
• marijuana, heroin, crack, cocaine, Ecstasy, meth, narcotics, OxyContin and other prescription drugs, and others
  
• Sex crimes, including:
• sexual assault/forcible rape
• statutory rape
• internet crime
• child pornography

• Assault and battery or domestic violence
• Robbery or burglary
• Arson
• Conspiracy
• White collar crimes, including:
• fraud
• embezzlement
• money laundering
  

We Can Help You When Legal Issues Collide

Many of our clients are public employees and union workers whose jobs are affected by criminal accusations, and we are skilled at with the motions and appeals work involved in administrative defense. We represent clients in family court when domestic violence and juvenile delinquency intersect with criminal cases.

At the law office of Timothy R. Smith & Associates, L.L.C., we never forget the accountability we owe to our clients. We strive to return phone calls by the end of the day, and we have evening and weekend appointments available. Our bilingual staff speaks Spanish (se habla español) and Tagalog. 

Contact Us for a free consultation . We take all major credit cards.