If you need legal help with civil rights matters in New Jersey, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. New Jersey attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in New Jersey is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and New Jersey's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The New Jersey State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in New Jersey bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a civil rights attorney in New Jersey, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout New Jersey and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how civil rights law works in New Jersey — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to civil rights law in New Jersey. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Michael F. Myers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Michael F. Myers
 450 Tilton Rd. Ste. 120 Northfield NJ 08225
(609) 318-5299
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
English
3rd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Joseph Bell Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bell & Shivas, P.C.
 150 Mineral Springs Drive P. O. Box 220 Rockaway NJ 07866
(973) 442-7990
Montclair State University
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Debra Kradjian Stephans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lauren Murray Law Offices, LLC
 45 Whitney Road Mahwah NJ 07495
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University (2000)
Armenian, English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Collections
Karen Ford Edler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Price, Meese, Shulman & D Arminio, P.C.
 89 Headquarters Plaza North Suite 1442 Morristown NJ 08062
2013913737136
New York Law School (1981)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Education Law Employment Law
Daniel Zachariah - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lento Law Group, P.C.
 3000 Atrium Way Suite # 200 Mt. Laurel NJ 08054
(856) 652-2000
Temple University Beasley School of Law
English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Family Law
Marguerite Kneisser - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 9 Robbins St Toms River NJ 08753
(732) 797-1600
Seton Hall University School of Law (2012)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Meghan A. Pazmino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McOmber McOmber & Luber
 39 E. Main Street Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 985-9800
Rutgers School of Law-Camden (2015)
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Austin B. Tobin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McOmber McOmber & Luber, P.C.
 60 Park Place Suite 307 Newark NJ 07102
(732) 842-6500
Seton Hall University School of Law (2009)
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Richard Sanvenero Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sanvenero & Cittadino LLC
 228 Maple Ave Floor 1 Red Bank NJ 07701
(732) 743-9665
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2013)
English, Spanish
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Thomas August Waldbaum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 153 Central Avenue #3074 Westfield NJ 07091
(714) 371-3435
Brooklyn Law School (1995)
English, French
3rd Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Consumer Law
Nicholas A Pagliara - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pagliara Law Group, P.A.
 939 JFK Blvd East No. 2 Weehawken NJ 07086
(201) 470-4181
Florida Coastal School of Law (2009)
English, Spanish
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
Mark Gruber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gruber, Colabella, Liuzza, Thompson & Hiben
 49 High St Newton NJ 07860
(973) 579-5700
Vermont Law School
New Jersey Bar
Retired License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Allan Marain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 1030 100 Bayard St 3rd Floor New Brunswick NJ 08903
(732) 828-2020
Seton Hall University School of Law (1976)
English
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Kevin Abessi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Abessi Law
 502 HAMBURG TURNPIKE Suite 102 Wayne NJ 07470
Albany Law School
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Michael K McFadden - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Michael K. McFadden, LLC
 1201 New Road, Suite 309 Linwood NJ 08221
(609) 927-9777
Villanova University School of Law (1982)
English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Divorce Employment Law
Derek Scott Fanciullo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matsikoudis & Fanciullo LLC
 128 MONTICELLO AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304
(201) 915-0407
New York University School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Donald Scarinci - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 Valley Brook Ave Lyndhurst NJ 07071
(201) 896-4100
Seton Hall University (1983)
English
New York Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Robert D. Novicke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ionno & Higbee Lawyers at Law, LLC
 140 S. Broadway Suite 5 Pitman NJ 08071
(856) 553-6810
Rutgers University - Camden (2019)
English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Municipal Law
Jay Jason Chatarpaul - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 Town Square Place 1203 Jersey City NJ 07310
(201) 222-0123
SUNY Buffalo Law School (1996)
English
New York Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Christopher J Keating - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keating Law Office, LLC
 7 East Main Street Suite 2A Moorestown NJ 08057
Seton Hall University School of Law (2011)
English
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Personal Injury
David Alan Schwartz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 99 Corbett Way Suite 203 EATONTOWN, NJ NJ 07724
(732) 544-1460
Antioch University (1980)
English
New York Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law White Collar Crime
Daniella Gordon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCarter & English LLP
 6000 Sagemore Drive Marlton NJ 08053
Russian
Bar #039372005
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Construction Law
Jason S Saad - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. Saad Law Group, LLC
 PO BOX 674 54 Broad St RED BANK NJ 07701
(732) 369-4969
University of San Diego School of Law
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Divorce Domestic Violence
Laurie E. Morrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Laurie E. Morrison
 6 East Main Street Suite 6C-4 Ramsey NJ 07446
(914) 279-5997
Cornell University (2001)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Mitchell Drew Perlmutter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
ZAVODNICK, PERLMUTTER & BOCCIA, LLC
 26 JOURNAL SQ STE 1102 JERSEY CITY NJ 07306
(201) 653-1155
Rutgers School of Law-Newark (1990)
English
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Personal Injury
Jonathan Ian Nirenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.
 80 Pompton Avenue, Suite 201 Verona NJ 07044
(201) 777-2250
Cornell University (1995)
English
3rd Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Stephen Pascarella - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3 Harding Road Suite E Red Bank NJ 07701
(732) 758-6555
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1981)
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Franklin J Rooks Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Morgan Rooks, P.C.
 525 Route 73 North Suite 104 Marlton NJ 08053
(856) 746-6332
Widener University Delaware School of Law
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Health Care Law
Charles Z. Schalk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Savo, Schalk, Gillespie, O Grodnick & Fisher, P.A.
 77 N Bridge St Somerville NJ 08876
(908) 526-0707
Rutgers School of Law-Newark (1991)
English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Collections Construction Law
Jerry Goldhagen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jerry Goldhagen Law Office
 222 New Road Ste 302 Linwood NJ 08221
(609) 927-9227
Rutgers University - Camden (1976)
English, Hebrew, Spanish
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
David Bradford Winkler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of David B. Winkler, P.C.
 1930 Route 70 East Building Q Cherry Hill NJ 08003
(856) 616-1000
Temple University (2000)
Pennsylvania Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights Insurance Claims
Leslie Posnock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schwartz & Posnock
 99 Corbett Way Suite 203 Eatontown NJ 07724
(732) 544-1460
American University (1981)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Stephen H. Cristal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cristal Law Center
 3305 BAYSHORE ROAD SUITE 1 NORTH CAPE MAY NJ 08204
(800) 825-6916
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Benjamin Folkman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1949 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd. Suite 100 Cherry Hill NJ 08003
(856) 354-9444
Dickinson School of Law (1982)
English
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Legal Malpractice
Dan Bause - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC
 959 S Springfield Ave Springfield NJ 07081
(908) 928-9200
Seton Hall University School of Law
English
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Medical Malpractice
Jonathan R Miller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor Brooklyn NY 11201
(609) 955-1226
Cornell University (2002)
Hebrew
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Collections
Sheila Hatami - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Sheila S. Hatami, L.L.C.
 37 Yellow Brook Road Freehold NJ 07728
(732) 440-4567
Hofstra University
3rd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
John Charles Grady - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Craig Annin & Baxter, LLP
 58 Euclid Street Woodbury NJ 08096
(856) 795-2220
English
Bar #027581982
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Employment Law
Evan Mason Harris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aiello, Harris, Marth, Tunnero, Pastor & Schiffman, P.C.
 501 Watchung Avenue Watchung NJ 07069
(908) 561-5577
Seton Hall University School of Law
New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Elder Law
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