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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.

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.