Paul B. Brickfield, P.C.

Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Clients in New Jersey

Criminal Law

If you have received a summons from the police or been arrested, then you need legal help and advice from the Law Office of Paul Brickfield. Get in contact with us so you can have experienced representation.

DWIs

New Jersey's penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are among the toughest in the Nation.  Make sure your rights are protected by calling the Law Office of Paul Brickfield if you or a loved one has been stopped for DWI.

Federal Crimes

If you have been charged with a federal crime, it is important to understand that many criminal defense lawyers do not have significant experience in federal cases. Paul Brickfield is a former federal prosecutor and experienced in federal criminal cases.

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Testimonials

He was super helpful

I’ve had a consultation with Paul Brickfield and although he didn’t practice the kind of law I needed at the time, he was super helpful and offered advice and recommendation. I’ve also heard great things about him.

 

Top Criminal Defense

He was hired to defend us in a federal criminal case. It was a difficult case regarding controlled substances. Mr. Brickfield thoroughly researched the merits of our case, he rebutted the prosecutor’s arguments and challenged all questionable facts. He was very knowledgeable, credible, and honest about every aspect of our case and we feel the positive outcome had to do with his professionalism and knowledge of the law. We were very pleased with the service we received and highly recommend him.

An outstanding lawyer who I will always recommend to my family and friends.

He handled my case effectively. An outstanding lawyer who I will always recommend to my family and friends. He displays a lot of professionalism in his field , he breaks down the law in a way one should understand, he’s very very truthful. A good lawyer he is. He’s likeable as well.

Paul is an outstanding lawyer who is very professional and thorough.

Paul is an outstanding lawyer who is very professional and thorough. I am very pleased with him and his staff the way they handle my case. I was in the worst possible situation in my life and was facing the worst possible outcome and thankfully Paul was able to help handle my case diligently. He was honest and straight to the point with me about my case and what I was facing and he manage to beat my case and I didn’t have to do any time. That was about 10 years ago and to this day if I needed anything he will be there to help me. I am so grateful for all his help and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a criminal defense attorney.

“the superior court judge issued a written order reversing the municipal court’s guilty decision”

Our son was arrested and charged with DUI in early December of 2015. We got a lawyer who helped us gather evidence (arrest report, breath analysis and patrol car dashcam video). The problem was, he didn’t present the evidence well. Six months later our son was found guilty in municipal court and faced seven months loss of license and many fines and other penalties. We decided to appeal the case due to discrepancies between the officer’s arrest report, testimony under oath, and his patrol car video of the apprehension. We brought our case to Paul Brickfield and his handling of the retrial was professional and detailed. He spent time with us to discuss and clarify all of the details and evidence. A careful study of the officer’s sworn testimony in municipal court was shown to be contradicted by his own dashcam video. Paul consulted with us and wrote an Appellate Brief based on sound legal arguments and highlighting the key facts based on the officer’s testimony and video. The superior court trial came a few days before Christmas 2016, more than one year after our son’s arrest. The day after the trial, the superior court judge issued a written order reversing the municipal court’s guilty decision as it was shown that the officer made an illegal stop. It was and unhappy Christmas in 2015, but a greatly relieved and celebratory one in 2016!

Great Criminal Defense Lawyer!

Paul is a great lawyer because he is smart, savvy and hard working. He has a deep network with other lawyers, prosecutors and judges. This is helpful since he knew the various players that we had to deal with. Paul was extremely well prepared for all meetings, whether it is negotiations or court appearances. Most importantly, he makes sure that you are well prepared. I think it’s easy for Paul to always be prepared because he has such a depth and breadth of experience. In court appearances, Paul paid special attention to details and nuances and reacted appropriately. This comes from his years of experience and wisdom. You can’t get this from a textbook! Overall, Paul has great communication skills and helped set expectations. He made a great effort to keep my family apprised on status of cases and next steps.

Philosophy

We always strive to put our clients in the best position possible, so our immediate goal is to obtain a case dismissal or acquittal. If this cannot be done, we seek to minimize the consequences, perhaps by pursuing a plea agreement, which could include alternate sentencing that can minimize the impact on our client’s freedom and liberty.

Why Us?

Paul Brickfield is a former federal prosecutor in New Jersey as well as a former First Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor. For the past 30 years, he has been a criminal defense lawyer practicing in the federal, state and municipal courts of New Jersey. This combination of prosecutor and criminal defense experience makes us a good choice to represent you.

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