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About The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC
Established January 1990
Joel Silberman’s path to becoming a Criminal Defense Attorney started when he earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. After finishing law school, Joel was a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable George F. Rohde, Jr., J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey’s Law Division, Criminal Part in Passaic County. During that time Joel spent countless hours learning the inner workings of New Jersey’s Criminal Court System.
Joel prosecuted a wide array of cases at the Adult and Juvenile levels. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault.
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03/22/2024 If you believe your rights were violated, you have to take the necessary steps immediately to get justice.Miranda warning and your right to remain silent and have a lawyerIf you were arrested by the police without having your rights read to you or in... Read More »
Wrongfully convicted? It is never too late to prove your innocence.
02/28/2024 Convicted of a crime that you never committed?If you are a victim of wrongful conviction, it is never too late to prove your innocence and seek justice for the injustice done to you. Like Floyd Bledsoe, you have the right to hold your head high and t... Read More »
Cocaine and Other Drug Offenses
02/19/2024 Every guilty person must be punished, and every innocent person must not be condemned.In 1895, the U.S. Supreme Court stated, “it is better to let the crime of a guilty person go unpunished than to condemn the innocent.” While the criminal justic... Read More »
Innocent Unless and Until Proven Guilty
02/09/2024 A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. So, you have right to defend yourself and prove your innocence if a criminal charge is brought against you. Having said that, take the charge seriously. You need to prove it to law offi... Read More »
Understanding DWI/DUI Refusal Laws in New Jersey
01/25/2024 Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in every state, and New Jersey is no exception. In addition to the standard penalties for DWI/DUI, New Jersey has strict laws regarding breathalyzer test refusa... Read More »
Joel Silberman: Your Choice for Murder and Manslaughter Defense in New Jersey
01/04/2024 The law of murder and manslaughter in the state of New Jersey is a complex and crucial aspect of the legal system. These offenses involve the unlawful taking of another person’s life and carry severe penalties. It is vital to understand the nuances... Read More »
06/06/2023 For nearly two decades, Joel Silberman has dedicated his practice to criminal defense and civil rights litigation and has built a reputation for treating his clients’ fights as if they were his own.Mr. Silberman is respected both in and out of the ... Read More »
You have to fight for your freedom and justice
04/17/2023 When you are charged with a crime, it is not good enough to be innocent. You have to prove your innocence to ensure your freedom and the justice you deserve.Even if you are innocent, the evidence may be against you, and witnesses might implicate you ... Read More »
Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated
02/10/2023 Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a category of DWI but has higher penalties, different plea-bargaining restrictions and is considered a more serious crime than a regular DWI. New York State enacted a new law in 2007 that created the Aggr... Read More »
01/30/2023 If you believe your rights were violated, you have to take the necessary steps immediately to get justice.Miranda warning and your right to remain silent and have a lawyerIf you were arrested by the police without having your rights read to you or in... Read More »
Defend Traffic Tickets with the Help of a Traffic Ticket Lawyer
12/02/2022 Traffic tickets will result in hefty fines and may cause points to be lost on your driving record. If there are numerous traffic tickets on your driving record, then you may be subject to a suspension of driving privileges for a significant time.If y... Read More »
Choosing the Right DWI Defense Attorney
08/31/2022 If you have been arrested or charged with a DWI, you may be facing serious consequences. Getting the help of a competent and experienced DWI defense attorney is in your best interest. However, choosing the right attorney can be challenging. The right... Read More »
Refuting False Sexual Assault Charge
08/12/2022 Motives behind a false sexual assault chargeIt is not uncommon to see false sexual assault charges being made in ongoing divorce or child custody battles, failed or troubled relationships, with the intention of extorting money and blackmailing the ac... Read More »
When police interrogators lie when questioning suspects
08/03/2022 If investigating officers have lied to you during interrogations, you may have a case to get your conviction overturned or reviewed.Laura Gonzalez’s conviction overturnedThe New Jersey Supreme Court on February 8, 2022, in State v. Laura Gonzalez (... Read More »
Miranda Rights: Right to remain silent and right to an attorney
06/24/2022 Decided on February 8, 2022, in State v. Laura Gonzalez (A-47-20) (085132), the court held that defendant Laura Gonzalez’s question about the attorney was an ambiguous invocation of her right to counsel. The judge overturned the conviction of the d... Read More »
When the charges are serious and you are likely to be convicted, you can accept a plea bargain.
04/29/2022 What is a plea deal?According to https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/pleabargaining:When the Government has a strong case, the Government may offer the defendant a plea deal to avoid trial and perhaps reduce his exposure to a more lengthy senten... Read More »
A Dependable and Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
04/08/2022 If you are accused, charged, or arrested for criminal charges in New Jersey, you will need an experienced and aggressive New Jersey criminal defense attorney. A criminal defense lawyer specializes in the defense of individuals, companies and entities... Read More »
When police interrogators lie when questioning suspects
03/21/2022 If investigating officers have lied to you during interrogations, you may have a case to get your conviction overturned or reviewed.Laura Gonzalez’s conviction overturnedThe New Jersey Supreme Court on February 8, 2022, in State v. Laura Gonzalez (... Read More »
The Top 6 Questions to Ask Your DUI Defense Attorney
02/17/2022 If someone has been charged with a DUI, consulting a good DUI defense attorney is the most important decision you can make. Most DUI defense attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Make sure you compile a list of questions to ask before you hire... Read More »
02/08/2022 In New Jersey, a person with a criminal record can ask the court to expunge or seal the record under the circumstances specified by law. It helps the person to in getting better employment, securing loans, or even a gun permit.An expungement is the r... Read More »
The New Jersey Domestic Violence Act
02/02/2022 Domestic violence is a serious crime against society, in which there are thousands of individuals in the United States who are regularly beaten, tortured, and in some cases even killed. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to assure the vict... Read More »
The Top 6 Questions to Ask Your DUI Defense Attorney
01/26/2022 If someone has been charged with a DUI, consulting a good DUI defense attorney is the most important decision you can make. Most DUI defense attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Make sure you compile a list of questions to ask before you hire... Read More »
What Does a DUI Defense Attorney Do?
01/19/2022 A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offense can result in serious penalties. It can involve hefty fines, loss of driving privileges and jail time. DUI law is very complicated, and the facts of every case are different. A person who doesn’t have any... Read More »
What To Do If You Are Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence
11/22/2021 Domestic violence is a serious crime, and false accusations can have serious consequences. It can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including his or her reputation. If you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, there are specific thi... Read More »
How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
11/09/2021 Many people think that once you have been charged for a criminal offense, there is not much that a criminal defense attorney can do to reduce the sentence. However, hiring an experienced attorney could be in your best interest. Not only can an attorn... Read More »
Potential Defenses to Domestic Violence
10/04/2021 Domestic violence charges are very serious and its conviction can carry serious consequences. If you have been wrongly accused of committing an act of domestic violence, a strong domestic violence defense is essential in protecting your reputation an... Read More »
Conviction of an alien unlawfully present in the United States for unlawful firearms possession
08/23/2021 In case of Rehaif who entered the United States on a student visa and later lost his immigration status, the Supreme Court held that the Government therefore must prove both that the defendant knew he possessed a firearm and also that he knew he belo... Read More »
08/10/2021 Domestic violence is defined as an action taken by one partner in a relationship to control or hurt the other. Family courts and criminal courts have concurrent rules over “family offenses” such as assault, sexual misconduct or abuse, stalking, m... Read More »
07/19/2021 In the USA, the criminal justice process varies from state to state unless the case is federal. There are several steps involved in the criminal justice process, beginning with a criminal investigation and ending with conviction or acquittal. This sy... Read More »
Discretions of a Criminal Lawyer
07/13/2021 Criminal Lawyers, also known as criminal defense lawyers, defend individuals, organizations and entities that have been charged with a crime. They are responsible for providing the defendant with legal advice, counsel and representation during a crim... Read More »
How to Avoid Getting a DWI or DUI
07/06/2021 DWI or DUI is a traffic offense in New Jersey. The consequences of a DWI or DUI can be life-changing. The simplest answer as to how to avoid a DWI or DUI is to avoid drinking or being intoxicated in any way when driving. There are many other behavior... Read More »
Reasons for Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
06/29/2021 There are many reasons why hiring a criminal defense attorney is beneficial for you. They understand the law better, have invested years of education in criminal justice and earned their experience in courtrooms. Regardless of whether they to help lo... Read More »
10/14/2020 Like any other criminal charge, a person charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is presumed innocent until he/she is proven guilty. If you are found guilty, the penalty will depend on the state law, as well as on any other circumstances, e.g.... Read More »
When facing a criminal charge in New Jersey
02/06/2020 Proving that you aren’t guilty of a crime is extremely hard, even if you feel that you have not committed the crime. To prove that you aren’t guilty of a crime, you need to take time and do thorough research of your criminal case.Tips to prove th... Read More »
New Jersey’s expungement process to be one of the most progressive in the nation
01/02/2020 Restore voting rights to residents on probation or parole, allowing them to fully participate in our democracyNew Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said after signing the new expungement law on Dec 18, 2019, “I am proud to sign one of the most progressiv... Read More »
Jersey City Wrongful Death Lawyer Joel Silberman
12/12/2019 Wrongful death of your loved one: You deserve a closure and financial compensationDealing with the loss of your loved ones can be one of the hardest times of your life. If your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoi... Read More »
How to Hire a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer in Jersey City, NJ?
12/03/2019 If you are arrested for committing criminal acts, then you may face serious charges which might require you to spend years in jail, pay hefty fines and register as criminal offender. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer can help you out of these charges ... Read More »
What Does a DUI Defense Attorney Do?
10/22/2019 A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offense can result in serious penalties. It can involve hefty fines, loss of driving privileges and jail time. DUI law is very complicated, and the facts of every case are different. A person who doesn’t have any... Read More »
The Right to Evidence Disclosure in Criminal Discovery
10/10/2019 When a person is accused of criminal charges, the justice system has procedures and protocols in place that govern the way in which the accused is determined to be guilty or not guilty. In addition, there is a rule that makes the person who has been ... Read More »
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