Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Criminal Defense Attorney in Cranford, NJ
With over 35 years of dedicated legal practice, our firm specializes in criminal and municipal court defense across New Jersey. As a former prosecutor and chief public defender, we leverage insider knowledge of legal strategies to protect clients' rights in cases involving DUI/DWI, drug offenses, domestic violence, and more. Our team maintains strong relationships with local judges and prosecutors to secure favorable outcomes, including charge dismissals and reduced penalties. Offices in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Brielle provide accessible representation, with free initial consultations available to discuss defense strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Services
Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI Defense
Drug Offenses
Domestic Violence
Sex Crimes
Juvenile Defense
Traffic Violations
Probation Violations
Megan's Law Removal
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of exclusive criminal law experience in New Jersey courts
- Former prosecutor with insider understanding of charging strategies
- Successfully dismissed charges in 1000+ cases across multiple counties
- Free initial consultation for all criminal/municipal defense matters
- Maintains strong relationships with local judges and prosecutors
Associations and certifications
- American Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association
What people say
Aggressive defense
Successful dismissals
Free consultation
Local expertise
35+ years experience
Services
Criminal Defense
Defending clients against criminal charges in New Jersey courts requires strategic expertise. Our firm leverages decades of prosecutorial experience to challenge evidence, negotiate dismissals, and secure reduced penalties. With proven success in DUI/DWI, drug offenses, and violent crime cases, we protect clients' rights through trial-proven strategies tailored to each unique situation.
DUI/DWI Defense
Specialized defense against DUI/DWI charges involves technical knowledge of breathalyzer procedures and field sobriety tests. We challenge procedural violations to suppress evidence, with documented success in dismissing charges even with high BAC readings. Our approach combines scientific analysis with courtroom experience to protect driving privileges and avoid mandatory penalties.
Drug Offenses
From possession to trafficking charges, our defense strategy focuses on constitutional violations during evidence collection. We've secured numerous dismissals by challenging search and seizure practices. Our experience includes handling complex cases involving controlled dangerous substances and paraphernalia across multiple municipal courts in New Jersey.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence defense requires balancing legal strategy with sensitive personal circumstances. We challenge evidence credibility and procedural compliance to protect clients from restraining orders and criminal records. Our approach addresses both immediate legal consequences and long-term impacts on family and professional life.
Juvenile Defense
Juvenile cases demand specialized handling to protect young offenders' futures. We focus on diversion programs and record expungement while challenging evidence admissibility. Our experience includes successfully negotiating reduced charges and alternative sentencing for underage clients facing theft, assault, and substance-related offenses.
People
Palumbo & Renaud, Esq
Attorney
Admitted to practice in New Jersey since 1970, Palumbo & Renaud, Esq has 35+ years of criminal law experience. Former Union County prosecutor and chief public defender, he has tried thousands of cases in state and municipal courts. Member of the American Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal and municipal court defense including DUI/DWI, drug offenses, domestic violence, sex crimes, juvenile cases, and traffic violations across New Jersey.
How many years of experience do you have?
Attorney Anthony Palumbo has practiced exclusively in criminal law since 1973, including roles as former prosecutor and public defender in New Jersey courts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all criminal and municipal defense matters to discuss case specifics and defense strategies.
What are your office locations?
Our offices are located in Cranford, Elizabeth, and Brielle, New Jersey, serving clients throughout the state.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept Visa and MasterCard payments for client convenience when retaining our criminal defense services.
