The law firm of Morristown, New Jersey, criminal defense attorney James M. Porfido represents clients in northern New Jersey, including Morris County, Sussex County, Warren County, Somerset County, and the communities of Dover, Parsippany, Randolph, Denville, Rockaway, Roxbury, Mount Olive, Mendham, and surrounding areas.  A former prosecutor, who was Chief of the Sex Crimes unit and the Vehicular Homicide unit, Mr. Porfido has over 16 years of experience in criminal law, and understands the system from both sides.  He is certified by the Supreme Court of the state of New Jersey as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

Our firm defends clients accused of all indictable and disorderly persons offenses, including those related to domestic violence, sexual assault, theft, robbery, homicide, DUI  / DWI and motor vehicle violations, illegal drugs or controlled dangerous substances (CDS), juvenile offences, and traffic offenses.

Drug charges need to be taken very seriously - even charges involving small amounts of illegal drugs can results in harsh penalties, serving time, and the loss of license.  We have the skill and experience needed to analyze the complicated search and seizure issues that are often a part of drug cases, and to develop an effective defense strategy, and see that you get the best results possible.   

Our firm has successfully defended many clients charged with drunk driving (DUI / DWI).  We understand what is at stake for you and your future, and we are committed to protecting your rights and interests - in and out of court.  When our office takes on a DUI / DWI case, we carefully evaluate the facts to determine what the best course of action is.  We have extensive experience successfully challenging police stops, the administration of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (FST), arrests, Breathalyzer, Alcotests, and other Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test results, and other related issues.   

Our office also represents clients involved in traffic related offenses, such as traffic infractions and moving violations, including careless driving, speeding, driving without insurance, and driving with a suspended license.  These offenses can have a negative impact on your driving record, involve substantial fines, increase your car insurance premiums, and result in additional losses of license, and even in jail time. 

In some situations, it is possible to remove criminal convictions from a person?s criminal record.  This process is called expungement.  This is a formal petition to the court and we have extensive experience helping clients navigate the expungement process, and get a fresh start. 

New Jersey criminal defense attorney James M. Porfido has over 20 years of experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer.  He understands the system, and he knows how to get results.  He is distinguished from other criminal defense lawyers because he has been certified by the state Supreme Court of the state of New Jersey as a criminal trial attorney in 1995 and in 2002.  Mr. Porfido not only attends continuing legal education courses and seminars, but has frequently lectured on victim's rights and criminal trial preparation.  Mr. Porfido has frequently appeared as a guest on Court TV as a commentator on the Closing Arguments program, hosted by Nancy Grace, and Trial Heat hosted by Jami Floyd and Ashleigh Bansfield.  Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.