If you find yourself charged with a crime, you need the legal counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney, to protect your rights now, and in the future.

Today’s legal environment is highly complex. Federal, state and local authorities constantly issue or amend laws that affect our lives. The selection of an attorney to provide advice in any situation is an important decision, which can have a lasting impact upon an individual. Carl J. Herman combine innovative strategies, commitment and dedication to deliver effective results for the clients – one client at a time.

A conviction of a crime can be very costly, as you can face forfeiture of assets, suspended drivers license privileges, loss of automobile, mandatory jail time, and mandatory fines. A knowledgeable and skilled criminal defense attorney can make all the difference. Mr. Herman has extensive experience in juvenile, municipal, state and federal court.

The law office of Carl J. Herman has been defending clients arrested or accused of a crime for over twenty-five years. From office in West Orange, New Jersey, Carl J. Herman provides criminal defense to clients statewide, including but not limited to Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren counties.

Practice limited to litigation and litigation related matters: hearings, trials and appeals, civil and criminal, in federal and state courts and agencies.

Representation may include commencing or defending actions, including all motion practice, hearings, trials and appeals, in areas including, but not limited to:

Criminal Law; Criminal Defense; Litigation; Federal Litigation; White Collar Crime; Tax; Public Corruption; Drug Cases; Fraud; Trial Practice; Money Laundering; RICO; White Collar Criminal Defense; Forfeiture Defense; Sentencing including U.S. Sentencing Guidelines; Appeals.

Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Federal Civil Practice; Medical Malpractice; Trial Practice; Personal Injury; Accidents; Catastrophic Injury; Wrongful Death; Civil RICO; Torts; Federal Tort Claims Act; Appellate Practice; Complex and Multi-District Litigation; Constitutional Law; Business Litigation; Discrimination; Negligence; Premises Liability; Forfeiture actions.