Newark Criminal Defense Lawyer Joseph Rotella

Have You Been Arrested?

What You Do in the First 24 Hours Can Make All the Difference

If you've been arrested for a serious crime, your freedom, your reputation — your life as you know it — could depend on the decisions you make in the first 24 hours.

Don't talk to police, your employer, the newspapers or anyone else about your arrest. Any attempt you make to explain the situation could only make matters worse - and may work against certain legal defenses. Instead, contact the law offices of Joseph D. Rotella.

The Necessary Experience. We Can Provide it.

Any attorney can say they are experienced. However, when your freedom is at stake, you need more than just a lawyer's own statements. You wouldn't want to have open-heart surgery from a doctor who wasn't certified by a medical board.

Like doctors, lawyers are certified as to their experience and competence in legal specialties by independent organizations. Newark criminal defense lawyer Joseph Rotella is certified by both the New Jersey Supreme Court and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is one of only four lawyers in New Jersey to hold both certifications. Joseph Rotella has also been designated a 2007 New Jersey Super Lawyer* by his peers.

Have You Been Charged With Any of These Crimes?

Attorney Joseph Rotella represents clients charged with all municipal, state and federal offenses, including:

A Critical Decision

Choosing the right attorney to defend you will be one of the most important decisions you ever make. From his Newark law office, attorney Rotella offers a free initial consultation to discuss the specifics of your case. If you have been charged with a crime, he can explain your options and give you an analysis of your case. The sooner you call him, the sooner he can begin the process of defending your rights and protecting your freedom.