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34 years of experience representing individuals charged with crimes and acts of juvenile delinquency.

Michele Morgera, Esquire, works in GPFF’s office in Haddonfield, New Jersey. As the former Chief of the Major Crimes Unit of the Camden County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s office, Ms. Morgera brings thirty years of legal experience to the firm. Ms. Morgera concentrates her practice in criminal defense. She joins Leonard Baker, Esquire, who is one of the area’s leading criminal attorneys, and Ret. New Jersey Court Judge Irvin Snyder, to give GPFF one of the strongest, respected and most experienced criminal law defense practices in Southern New Jersey.. Ms. Morgera began her legal career as an associate in both a civil practice and criminal defense firm before joining the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office in 1987. During Ms. Morgera’s career as an assistant prosecutor, she served as the Chief of the Grand Jury Unit, Chief of the Career Criminal Unit, Chief of the Fugitive Section, and the Chief of the Major Crimes Unit. She has personally tried over one hundred jury trials, including some of the most complicated criminal cases in the region. Additionally, she had supervisory authority over thousands of serious cases. Ms. Morgera also served as the Police Legal Advisor. Ms. Morgera was literally on call 24 hours a day to answer all of the complicated legal matters and questions from law enforcement.. GPFF is thrilled to have Ms. Morgera bring her experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system to the firm. Just as important, her knowledge of best practices in internal investigations from the perspective of a seasoned prosecutor adds additional depth to our Employment Practice.. Ms. Morgera graduated from LaSalle University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. She received her law degree from Rutgers Law School in 1986. In 2001, Ms. Morgera earned a Master’s in Public Administration from Rutgers Newark.. In 2014, Ms. Morgera began working as a Literacy Volunteer in Camden County as a reading tutor, providing reading instruction to adults at the lowest literacy level.

I am an attorney who is passionate about defending people and the freedoms that this country affords them. From a very young age I knew I wanted to be a lawyer and I knew I wanted to be the type of lawyer who is in a courtroom fighting for people and their constitutional protections. In law school I participated in moot courts and mock trials which validated that my goal to be a trial lawyer was the right one. I also interned at the Defenders Association of Philadelphia and volunteered a lot of time with clinics and Public Interest Law groups. This solidified my devotion to those people and communities who are traditionally maligned and underrepresented.. After graduating and a year of clerking with a New Jersey Superior Court Judge I took both of those passions to the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office where I represented people who have the constitutional right to an attorney but could not afford one. People who are facing some of the most difficult times in their lives, staring at serious criminal charges, but because they don’t have money or enough money now need an attorney appointed to them. My goal for these clients was singular, to provide the best legal representation possible. After many years as a Public Defender, although I absolutely loved my job and the clients I was fortunate enough to represent, I decided to make a change. I started my own firm where my focus is still the same, to provide the best legal representation possible.. I am also a current New Jersey National Guardsman with over 20 years of service with the U.S. Army. I was an Enlisted Servicemember for a brief time before I commissioned as an Officer and then trained and became an Army Aviator. I deployed and flew Blackhawk helicopters in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Joint Guardian, and many state-side support missions. I am passionate about the challenges many Veterans face after they transition to the civilian side and seek to be of service to them in any way that I might be able to, whether professionally as their attorney or volunteering time and information other ways.

Jason Javie represents clients throughout Philadelphia in post-conviction relief, civil rights, and personal injury law. Mr. Javie is a graduate of Villanova University and Widger School of Law. He has been in practice for 10 years defending the rights of clients in matters ranging from criminal appeals to pardons, expungements, and civil claims following wrongful arrests or convictions. He also vigorously pursues damages for those who have been wrongfully injured.Mr. Javie’s firm, Levin & Javie, offers client-focused legal help aimed at obtaining optimum results. Attorney Javie is never afraid of a challenge. He has been to trial numerous times and believes in strategic representation based on careful legal analysis, thorough investigation, and comprehensive preparation.

Jeremy Lackey is a seasoned criminal attorney who served as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Criminal Justice, before co-founding the firm Lackey & Miller, LLC.. During his tenure as an Assistant Prosecutor and Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Lackey prosecuted cases in both the juvenile criminal court and the adult criminal court. While assigned to the Grand Jury and Trial Team units, Mr. Lackey investigated and presented hundreds of matters to the grand jury and litigated countless cases from detention hearings through arraignment and sentencing.. Mr. Lackey has extensive courtroom and trial experience, having presented arguments on dozens of topics during motion hearings, and having tried a wide array of criminal cases. These cases include offenses ranging from burglary and robbery to murder and strict liability for drug induced death, among other charges. Notably, Mr. Lackey stands among a limited number of trial attorneys who have examined experts from numerous specialized fields, such as forensic pathology, toxicology, DNA and serology, forensic chemistry and controlled dangerous substances, ballistics and firearms, the extraction and examination of electronic devices, and GPS/historical cell site location data. During his time in Burlington County, Mr. Lackey also served in the Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, where he focused on prosecuting individuals charged with weapons offenses, drug distribution, and strict liability for drug induced death. As a member of the Task Force, Mr. Lackey had the unique opportunity of attending the Top Gun training program, an intensive course designed for New Jersey law enforcement on advanced techniques in drug investigations and the execution of search warrants.. During his time as a Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Lackey was assigned to the Gangs and Organized Crime Bureau, where he managed multi-defendant cases and wiretap investigations resulting in charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder, drug production facilities, and firearms trafficking. Following his time in the Gangs and Organized Crime Bureau, Mr. Lackey was assigned to the Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecutions which concentrates on investigating and prosecuting complex financial crimes.. Mr. Lackey’s dedication to the legal profession extends beyond the courtroom and he is passionate about sharing his knowledge. As such, Mr. Lackey instructed at the New Jersey Advocacy Institute’s trial advocacy program providing valuable insight into areas like direct and cross-examination, witness preparation, and the introduction of evidence during a trial. Furthermore, he serves as an adjunct professor at Rowan College at Burlington County, where he has taught Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Court Systems, and Introduction to Private Security. Following his graduation from Rutgers University School of Law, Mr. Lackey clerked for the Honorable E. David Millard, P.J. Civ. Div. (retired) in Ocean County Superior Court.. Jeremy Lackey’s exceptional legal acumen, combined with his unwavering commitment to justice, makes him a formidable advocate for his clients, ensuring that their rights are protected, and their voices are heard throughout every step of the legal process.

I am a former prosecutor who has been practicing primarily criminal law since 1991. I have been certified as a criminal trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This designation is only achieved by the top 5% of attorneys. I have also been  admitted to the United States Supreme Court. We offer a free consultation where you can come to our office, go over your legal situation, and evaluate whether you would like to hire us to represent your interests.  Come find out the difference with a well experienced, private law firm, that will protect your interests. There is nothing more important than your freedom or criminal record.

Thomas J. Gosse, Esquire grew up in Southern New Jersey and graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1974. Mr. Gosse attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gosse graduated cum laude from the Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1978. Mr. Gosse earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the Rutgers University School of Law in 1981, graduating with Honors. While at Rutgers University School of Law, Mr. Gosse was an Associate Editor of the Rutgers Law Journal. His article, “Torts – Medical Malpractice – Wrongful Life Claim Not Cognizable But Wrongful Birth Claim Allows Recovery For Emotional Trauma Suffered By Parents,” was published in the Rutgers Law Review in 1980.. Mr. Gosse was admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1981. He also practices in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.. Thomas Gosse served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Camden County from 1982-1985. From 1985-1988, he worked as an Associate Attorney with Archer and Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Mr. Gosse is a member of many professional organizations, including the Camden County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Other professional memberships include the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Gosse, during his twenty-five year career, has been recognized for his integrity and his legal ability. The largest and most respected lawyer rating service in the United States, Martindale-Hubbel, has bestowed an AV rating to Mr. Gosse for his legal ability and integrity, which is their highest rating. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has designated Mr. Gosse a “Certified Criminal Trial Attorney”. This designation is reserved for attorneys who, in the eyes of the Board on Trial Attorney Certification of the New Jersey Supreme Court, have demonstrated extraordinary experience, education, knowledge, and skill in criminal practice. Fewer than three percent of all attorneys in New Jersey have earned this distinction. Mr. Gosse has also been recognized by his peers as a leader among criminal defense attorneys. Most recently, Mr. Gosse was named a Top Ten Leader in Criminal Defense Law and recognized by South Jersey Magazine as one of the area’s best Municipal Court practitioners.

Brendan Moles has helped hundreds of clients in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the defense of criminal charges, civil litigation, and much more.  Brendan provides all of his clients with a personal and professional experience, available 24/7 to address any of his client's questions and concerns.   His clients are always fully informed on the progress of their case, because communication is the most important factor in developing strategy and providing the most effective legal representation.. Whatever the obstacle you are facing or goal you seek to achieve, Brendan Moles can provide the legal assistance you need.  Call today!

Richard Sparaco was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1956. He has over 30 years of courtroom trial experience and an Avvo rating of "Excellent." You can see his ratings and review at .. Courts he is admitted to practice: State of New Jersey, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court - District of New Jersey, Supreme Court of the United States of America.. From 1981 to 1982 he served as a law clerk for the Office of Administrative Law in Trenton, New Jersey. He was a Burlington County Assistant Prosecutor from 1982 to 1984.. He has been in private practice since 1984. Mr. Sparaco has represented individuals and corporations during his career, providing criminal defense in major crimes (murder, robbery, racketeering, drug conspiracy, and white-collar crimes), personal injury (for plaintiffs and defendants), and personal bankruptcy.

David S. Bahuriak has practiced criminal law since his graduation from law school in 1996. He has used his experience in hundreds of trials ranging from murder to white collar crime. Because of his intricate understanding of the criminal justice process, he is often able to obtain far more favorable outcomes than his peers. Among the legal community of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, David is known as a skilled negotiator and tireless advocate for his clients. He was voted as a New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star for three straight years.. David's firm, The Bahuriak Law Group, with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has a well-established record of successfully defending high-level criminal cases and government investigations. David and his firm focus exclusively on two things: (1) obtaining dismissals of criminal charges and claims in the early stages of a criminal case or investigation and (2) winning cases at trial.

Our firm's motto is Call us, Problem solved, and we mean it. I work hard, and I like to win for my clients. We treat our clients like family. If you want to learn more about me and my firm come in and see us.

I handle every case personally.. I have a record of success defending against charges from murder to simple drug possession in state and federal court.. Let me fight for you.. Lauren A. Wimmer, Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, is a former Judicial Clerk in. the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division - Homicide. Years of. experience working in the legal system have allowed her to understand the tactics. police and prosecutors use and how to take their cases apart. Ms. Wimmer is a. relentless advocate for every client of Wimmer Criminal Defense and has a record of. success defending against all levels of criminal charges.. Ms. Wimmer is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is an. active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal. Defense Lawyers, and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.. Ms. Wimmer is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law - Camden. She was the. Managing Articles Editor of the Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy, as well as the. 2014 recipient of the National Association of Women Lawyers Award, presented to the. student who, through academic achievement, motivation, tenacity, and drive, shows. promise to contribute to the advancement of women in the legal community and in. society.