Practice Areas
ASSAULT & VIOLENT CRIMES
NEW JERSEY ASSAULT & VIOLENT CRIMES
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Being accused of assault or other violent crimes can change your life in an instant. You could be facing jail time, probation, fines, and a permanent criminal record. At Axel Law, attorney Suzanne Axel provides relentless, strategic defense in Municipal, State, and Federal Courts across Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Hudson, Monmouth, and every county in New Jersey. When facing serious charges, you need an attorney who is strategic, fearless, and genuinely cares. Suzanne Axel is known for her compassion and sharp legal strategy.
DEFENSE FOR ALL
VIOLENT CRIMES
We represent clients charged with:
If your case involves allegations between family members or intimate partners, visit our Domestic Violence Crimes page to learn how we handle these matters with care and discretion.
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Simple or aggravated assault
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Domestic violence
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Restraining order violation
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Robbery or armed robbery
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Murder
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Carjacking
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Weapons and firearms offense
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Terroristic threats
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Resisting arrest​​​
UNDERSTANDING ASSAULT IN NEW JERSEY
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1, assault can be a disorderly persons offense (simple assault, typically defended in Municipal Court) or an indictable crime (aggravated assault, defended in Superior Court).
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE AXEL LAW
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Nearly 15 years of experience defending clients in New Jersey.
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Direct communication – you’ll always know what’s happening and what comes next.
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Compassionate, relentless defense, protecting your freedom and your future.
Penalties may include jail, prison, probation, and a criminal conviction. Suzanne examines every detail, from witness credibility to police conduct, to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Common defenses include self-defense, lack of intent, and mistaken identity.
SERVING CLIENTS ACROSS NEW JERSEY
Axel Law represents clients in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Hudson, Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, Morris, Ocean, and all New Jersey counties in Municipal, Superior, and Federal Courts.
FREE CONSULTATION
Assault and other violent charges are serious, but you don't have to face it alone. Call 609.970.0204 or message Axel Law for a Free Consultation today.