Fernandez Garcia Law - Elizabeth, NJ
Fernandez Garcia Law in Elizabeth, New Jersey delivers over five decades of combined legal experience, advocating for employees in workplace discrimination and wage disputes, while providing powerhouse criminal defense and trial litigation.
Experienced Employment and Criminal Defense in Elizabeth, New Jersey
When facing career-threatening employment disputes or criminal prosecution, you need a legal team with proven trial fortitude and deep knowledge of state and federal law. Fernandez Garcia Law brings over five decades of combined legal experience to individuals, corporate executives, and working professionals throughout Union, Essex, and Morris counties. Led by seasoned partners Juan C. Fernandez, who has practiced employment law and complex litigation for over thirty years, and Michael 'Miguel' Garcia, a former Assistant United States Attorney with extensive courtroom credentials, the firm is renowned for strategic advocacy. Whether you need an employment lawyer to challenge wrongful termination or require a criminal defense attorney to safeguard your freedom, Fernandez Garcia Law provides the aggressive representation necessary to secure favorable results.
Comprehensive Practice Areas and Legal Services
The practice delivers sophisticated litigation capabilities across diverse legal disciplines. Clients seeking to hire a lawyer benefit from focused representation in critical practice areas:
- Wrongful termination lawyers: Challenging unlawful firings, retaliatory discharges, and breaches of employment contracts under state and federal labor laws.
- Wage and hour lawyers: Recovering unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, withheld commissions, and wage theft under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New Jersey law.
- Workplace discrimination lawyers: Holding companies accountable for adverse employment actions based on race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy.
- Harassment lawyers: Litigating hostile work environment claims, sexual harassment complaints, and employer retaliation against whistleblowers.
- Criminal defense lawyers: Defending against white collar fraud, embezzlement, drug possession, violent crimes, and theft offenses in state and federal courts.
- DUI and DWI defense lawyers: Challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety tests, and law enforcement stops to prevent mandatory license forfeitures.
- Business litigation lawyers: Resolving high-stakes commercial disputes, partnership dissolutions, contract breaches, and corporate investigations.
Protecting Employee Rights in the Modern Workplace
New Jersey maintains some of the strongest worker protection statutes in the country, including the Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Attorney Juan C. Fernandez leverages decades of labor experience to champion workers facing unlawful mistreatment, retaliatory termination, or unfair wage practices. The firm levels the playing field against large employers, working to recover lost wages, statutory damages, and emotional distress remedies.
High-Stakes Criminal and White Collar Defense
Backed by the prosecutorial insight of former Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia, the firm delivers commanding criminal defense across federal and state jurisdictions. From corporate investigations and grand jury subpoenas to complex white collar indictments, the defense team dissects financial records, cross-examines government witnesses, and formulates decisive trial defenses aimed at protecting your freedom and professional standing.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Fernandez Garcia Law
At Fernandez Garcia Law, client matters are handled directly by seasoned partners, ensuring attentive communication and cost-effective legal solutions. Offering bilingual representation in English and Spanish, the firm serves the vibrant Elizabeth community with dedication and skill. Contact the office on East Jersey Street today to schedule a free confidential consultation and discuss your employment or defense strategy with an experienced attorney.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Midtown Elizabeth neighborhood of Elizabeth, New Jersey, in the city's main business district.
Building Location
A historic six-story, 45,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial building (historically known as the Martin Building, built in the 1920s) situated at the corner of East Jersey Street and Jefferson Avenue, adjacent to the famous Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center.
Parking Details
Clients can use the adjacent public municipal parking lots or find metered street parking along East Jersey Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Public Transit
Served by NJ Transit Route 62 (Elizabeth); nearest stop is at East Jersey St at Jefferson Ave.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main lobby featuring historic marble flooring and walls. Take one of the two elevators up to the sixth floor, where you will find the office in Suite 607.