Clifford E Lazzaro, PC is a distinguished New Jersey-based law firm specializing in criminal defense and family law, founded in 1992 by attorney Clifford E. Lazzaro. With over 30 years of legal experience, including prior roles as an assistant prosecutor for Essex County and a special deputy attorney general for the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, the firm brings invaluable insider perspective and a proven track record in handling serious and complex cases.
The firm’s approach combines aggressive advocacy with deep procedural knowledge, particularly benefiting clients facing high-stakes criminal charges or intricate family law disputes. It serves individuals across New Jersey, including those involved in federal and state criminal matters, high-net-worth divorces, and municipal court cases. Clifford E. Lazzaro’s background as a former prosecutor provides unique advantages in negotiating and litigating on behalf of clients.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense Law
- NJ Arson Defense
- NJ Aggravated Assault Defense
- NJ Burglary Defense
- NJ Child Pornography Defense
- NJ Drug Crimes Defense
- NJ DUI & DWI Criminal Defense
- NJ Expungement
- Federal Criminal Defense
- NJ Gun Rights Defense
- NJ Murder and Manslaughter Defense
- NJ Robbery Defense
- NJ Illegal Search and Seizure Defense
- NJ Sex Offenses Defense
- Appellate Law
- NJ Municipal Court Representation
- Family Law
- NJ Alimony
- Child Custody and Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Restraining Orders (TRO)
- Equitable Distribution
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Forensic Accounting in Divorce
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
- Pendente Lite Support
- Divorce Mediation
- Legal Separation
- Modifications to Child Custody Orders
- Family Law Mediation
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Post-Nuptial Agreements
- Post-Divorce Judgment Issues
- Domestic Violence Allegations
- Disorderly Persons Offenses
- Traffic Offenses
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
- Refusal to Submit to Breathalyzer
- Post-Conviction Relief
- Deportation Defense for Non-US Citizens
The firm represents clients throughout New Jersey, including Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Union, Somerset, Bergen, and Ocean Counties, and practices in both state and federal courts, including the Federal District Court of New Jersey and the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
