The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo - Elizabeth, NJ

Formidable Criminal Defense Advocacy in Elizabeth, New Jersey

When criminal charges or municipal summonses threaten your liberty and permanent record, you need aggressive legal representation. Located at 740 Newark Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with a primary trial office in Cranford, The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo provides relentless courtroom advocacy across Union County. Founding attorney Anthony N. Palumbo has dedicated over thirty-five years of private practice to defending the accused in municipal and superior courts five days a week.

A former Union County assistant prosecutor, former Cranford municipal prosecutor, and longtime Linden public defender, attorney Palumbo knows precisely how the state builds criminal cases. This inside knowledge allows him to anticipate prosecutorial tactics and challenge police evidence. Whether you need to hire an attorney following an arrest or find a lawyer to contest a motor vehicle summons, Anthony N. Palumbo brings veteran trial experience directly to your corner.

Comprehensive Defense Practice Areas

The firm concentrates exclusively on criminal defense and municipal court litigation, protecting clients against a comprehensive array of allegations:

DUI/DWI and Refusal Defense

New Jersey imposes severe mandatory penalties for driving under the influence, including mandatory ignition interlock devices, hefty surcharges, and license suspension. Serving as seasoned DUI/DWI defense lawyers, Anthony N. Palumbo scrutinizes Alcotest machine calibrations, blood alcohol testing chains of custody, and field sobriety testing protocol to identify constitutional violations and file motions for dismissal.

Drug Offenses and Controlled Dangerous Substances

From prescription drug allegations to manufacturing or distributing controlled dangerous substances (CDS) near parks or schools, the firm acts as aggressive drug crime defense lawyers. Attorney Palumbo examines search warrant validity, traffic stop legality, and constructive possession arguments to suppress evidence.

Violent Crimes and Assault Defense

Facing allegations of simple assault, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, or weapons possession requires urgent legal intervention. Serving as dedicated violent crime defense lawyers, attorney Palumbo conducts independent witness interviews, investigates self-defense justifications, and challenges conflicting police reports to eliminate or reduce felony counts.

Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders

Domestic disputes can quickly trigger temporary restraining orders (TROs) and criminal contempt complaints. Acting as skilled domestic violence lawyers, the firm defends clients at final restraining order (FRO) hearings in Union County Superior Court, fighting to preserve parental contact and protect clients against permanent civil and criminal restrictions.

Traffic Tickets and Municipal Violations

Accumulating motor vehicle points can result in state surcharges and license suspension. As accomplished traffic ticket lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, attorney Palumbo resolves speeding citations, reckless driving charges, shoplifting complaints, and disorderly persons offenses in municipal courts throughout New Jersey.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo

• Over 35 years of trial mastery: Handled thousands of criminal and municipal cases from Cape May to Mahwah with consistent positive outcomes.
• Former prosecutor advantage: As a former Union County prosecutor and municipal prosecutor, attorney Palumbo understands the strategies used by the prosecution.
• Trial-tested criminal litigation: Member of the American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association with extensive experience trying jury trials to verdict.
• Immediate free consultation: If you need a lawyer urgently to address an arrest, active warrant, or upcoming court date, attorney Palumbo offers free, confidential initial case reviews 24/7.