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Disorderly Persons

New Jersey Defense Attorney Representing Clients Charged With Disorderly Persons Offenses

A disorderly persons offense is a charge involving disorderly conduct, assault, theft or other personal action. While these offenses are less serious than criminal charges, a conviction can still have a negative impact on your life. Penalties can include jail time, fines and loss of your driver's license.

With a conviction comes a criminal record that can affect your employment, loan qualifications and housing opportunities. If you or your child has been charged with a disorderly persons offense, it is important that you vigorously fight the charge.

My name is John W. Hartmann. At my office in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, I have years of experience representing people charged with disorderly persons offenses. As a former municipal prosecutor and current criminal defense lawyer, I understand both sides of these disputes and use this knowledge when representing my clients.

Familiarity With the Municipal Courts

If you or your child has been charged with a disorderly persons offense, you need a lawyer who is familiar with your municipality and local court system. I have been practicing law in Mercer County and the surrounding areas since 1994, handling cases involving:

  • Shoplifting
  • Assault
  • Theft
  • Minor drug offenses
  • Underage drinking
  • Harassment
  • Disorderly conduct

No Stone Left Unturned

To properly defend you or your child, it is vital that I gather all necessary evidence. That's why I use an experienced private investigator to locate information that is relevant to your situation. After acquiring all available evidence, I will evaluate the information and develop your defense strategy.

Disorderly persons offenses demand aggressive defense. That's why I insist on using a private investigator. What's why I proactively file motions, seeking to beat the charges before the case goes to trial. However, if your case does proceed to trial, I will be fully prepared to fight for you in the courtroom.

I'll Handle the Legal Issues — You Focus on Moving on With Your Life

To discuss how I can defend you or your child against a disorderly persons charge, such as disorderly conduct or shoplifting, contact me online or call my office at 609-897-1111 to schedule a free initial consultation.

The defendant thanked God and his lawyer, John Hartmann, after a jury took about an hour to find him not guilty of robbery, attempted theft, making terroristic threats and two weapons offenses. - Trenton Times, May 20th, 2005 Attorney Profile Attorney John Hartmann
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50 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Suite F-1
West Windsor, NJ 08550
Phone: 609-897-1111
Fax: 609-897-1112
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John W. Hartmann represents clients in West Windsor, New Jersey, and other communities, including Princeton Junction, Lawrenceville, Princeton, Hamilton, Mercerville, Bordentown, East Windsor, Plainsboro, Hopewell, Ewing, North Brunswick, Hightstown, Robbinsville, South Brunswick, Cranbury and Monmouth Junction, as well as other communities in Mercer County, Middlesex County, Burlington County, Monmouth County and Hunterdon County. 

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