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Matthew Pustay is a founding partner at Pustay & Wells, LLC. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, municipal matters and DUI defense. Matthew was previously a Special Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. In his time as a prosecutor Matthew handled all types of criminal offenses including First Degree Felonies from inception through trial. He has handled both jury trials and bench trials with successful results in each.. Additionally, Matthew was previously associated with the firm of Parker, Ibrahim & Berg, LLC where he focused his practice on the representation of financial institutions in connection with financial services-related litigation matters. During his tenure at Parker, Ibrahim & Berg, Matthew was a founding member of their white-collar criminal defense practice group. He is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and New York.. Matthew received his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, and his Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where he participated as a member of the Varsity Baseball Team.

Ms. Terry earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University in 2001.  While at Seton Hall, she interned at the Office of United States Senator Robert Torricelli and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Seton Hall Pre-Law Review.. She received her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in 2004.   At Rutgers, she participated in the Environmental Law and Tax Litigation Clinics.  At twenty-five years old, she was admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York and the United States District Court-New Jersey.. After law school, Ms. Terry worked as an Associated at two major New Jersey law firms.  A month after she was admitted to practice law, she worked on a Discrimination case that resulted in a $500, 000 award on behalf of the firm’s client.  While an Associate, Ms. Terry also gained invaluable experience in the areas of Criminal  Law, Immigration, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Contracts,  Workers’ Compensation, Entertainment Law, Medical Malpractice, Education Law, Civil Rights and Whistleblower Law.. In 2007, Ms. Terry started her own law practice.  Ms. Terry also decided to further her education and earned a  LL.M. in Banking, Corporate & Finance Law from Fordham University Graduate School of Law in 2008.. Ms. Terry is an avid writer and has authored hundreds of trial and appellate briefs.  On October 15, 2009, Ms. Terry was featured in the New Jersey Law Journal’s Article,  “Memo to Prosecutors With Witnesses Overseas: Don’t Go to the Videotape,” after she successfully challenged the State’s use of a videotape deposition and her client’s conviction was reversed on appeal.  Ms. Terry briefs have resulted in reversals of convictions in other matters in the New Jersey Superior Court-Appellate Division.. Ms. Terry has handled hundreds of matters in the Superior Court of New Jersey in the Criminal, Civil and  Family Parts .  She has received not-guilty verdicts, dismissals, suppressions of evidence, denials of terminations of parental rights and civil awards.. In her free time, Ms. Terry enjoys writing plays and acting in off-broadway productions.

Mr. Sluka has been successfully representing clients for over 25 years and thorougly enjoys getting clients the fantastic results they have come to expect.

Certifed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

As both a certified criminal trial attorney and certified civil trial attorney, a distinction held by fewer than 40 attorneys, Rubin Sinins represents individual and corporate clients in a host of legal contexts.. His litigation experience is wide-ranging, from the defense of complex, white-collar investigations to the litigation of employment-related claims for employees and employers alike.  He has tried numerous cases in criminal, civil and equity courts.  Mr. Sinins is frequently called-upon to handle internal investigations and other sensitive matters on behalf of his clients.  These include the representation of professionals before licensing boards and other regulatory bodies.. Mr. Sinins recently served as President of the Essex County Bar Association and as co-Chair of the Criminal Section of the New Jersey Association for Justice.  He previously served as Chair of the District V-B Ethics Committee.   Mr. Sinins lectures extensively for Continuing Legal Education seminars for other attorneys.. In the News:

Yan Katsnelson, Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Yan Katsnelson, P.C., represents individuals in Criminal Defense. Mr. Katsnelson, a licensed attorney, is a member of the New York and New Jersey State bars, as well as the Federal Courts in New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Katsnelson’s legal experience includes positions with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, and the United States Pretrial Office.. Mr. Katsnelson launched his legal firm to better serve individuals in New York and New Jersey that required customized service and personalized attention. As Managing Attorney, Mr. Katsnelson provides strategic counsel to all clients and prospective clients. Mr. Katsnelson began his law career at a New York firm where he assisted with all aspects of Criminal Defense including DWI, Drug Cases, Domestic Violence and all cases involving violence.. Mr. Katsnelson earned his Juris Doctor at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, New York, where he served as Vice President of the Criminal Law Society.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in criminal cases and matters in civil litigation. He is the founder of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich, based in downtown Manhattan.

Steven Sciancalepore is a former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. He represents clients charged with criminal offenses as well as litigants in civil lawsuits. Prior to opening his own practice Mr. Sciancalepore worked at an AM 100 law firm where he represened large corporations, insurance companies, and casinos in various venues throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Sciancalepore's diverse practice includes criminal and municipal defense, real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning, personal injury, and business law among others. He has tried numerous bench and jury trials to verdict and is proud to serve your legal needs

Graduating Summa Cum Laude from New York Law School in 2011, Michael E. Cirigliano began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, where he honed his trial skills and gained invaluable experience handling a wide range of criminal cases. From 2011 to 2015, he prosecuted numerous cases, from Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) to serious assault and larceny offenses. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for Michael's deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the complexities of both prosecution and defense.. In 2015, Michael transitioned to criminal defense, where he has since built a reputation for aggressively defending the rights of individuals and corporations facing criminal and administrative charges. With over ten years of trial experience, Michael has successfully defended hundreds of clients against charges ranging from Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and domestic violence to petit larceny, assault and other misdemeanor offenses. Michael is also highly skilled in handling more serious criminal matters, including violent felonies such as weapons possession, shootings, robberies, felony assault, child sexual assault, and homicide cases.. In addition to his expertise in violent and misdemeanor crimes, Michael has significant experience defending clients in white-collar crime cases. Michael has successfully represented individuals and corporations charged with complex offenses such as tax crimes, gambling offenses, enterprise corruption, and conspiracy.. Having a unique combination of prosecution and defense experience, Michael brings a comprehensive and strategic approach to every case. Michael's proven trial record and commitment to providing the best possible defense ensure that clients receive the highest level of legal representation.. Michael E. Cirigliano is available to represent clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City, as well as in the Municipal and Superior Courts of New Jersey. Whether facing misdemeanor or felony charges, Michael is committed to fighting for the best possible outcome.

"We always have your back.". "We will FIGHT for you.". While we pride ourselves on our integrity and reputation.  At this point in time we are often able to work out cases and get the desired/most favorable results for our clients without a fight.  However, never forget that when it is in our clients best interests.....we  always are ready to fight to protect our clients get them the best result possible in any given situation.. We pride ourselves on being straight shooters and loyal advocates.

Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County.. After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey while employed at a New Jersey civil defense firm. During this time, Mr. Pastacaldi also represented criminal defendants in the New Jersey appellate and trial levels.. In 2011, Mr. Pastacaldi founded his own law firm that offers individualized attention to each client’s legal matter.  Mr. Pastacaldi is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.  He has tried over fifty trials in the Superior Courts of New Jersey. In addition, he has represented numerous clients at the appellate level on both criminal and family matters.. He has been named in New Jersey Law Journal and Newark Star Ledger  in 2014 for his work on post-conviction relief for Mr. Roberts in the State of New Jersey v. Rodney Roberts case; and previously by the New Jersey Law Journal for his successful representation of  the plaintiff in Fernandes v. Arantes. Moreover, Mr. Pastacaldi argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the fall of 2014 representing the defendant in State of New Jersey v. John Tate. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the defendant's conviction and all charges were later dismissed.

Robert J. DeGroot has been practicing law for over 40 years. He is admitted to the state bars of New Jersey and New York. When not practicing law, Mr. DeGroot enjoys cooking, sports, and spending time with his family.. I've been featured in the following articles:. .html. .html

Former Prosecutor specializing in Criminal, DWI Defense, Municipal Court, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.