Law Offices of John J. Zarych
Criminal Defense | Serving Atlantic City, NJ
844-467-0457Clients who need legal help with Criminal Defense concerns can contact Law Offices of John J. Zarych, a reputable law firm in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Atlantic City Criminal Defense Lawyers
Firm founder John J. Zarych has more than 30 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey. A former trial lawyer for the federal government, Mr. Zarych has a proven track record of success in federal, superior and municipal courts throughout South Jersey.
Our law firm exclusively handles criminal defense cases. Our attorneys believe that knowledge of the law is the foundation of an aggressive defense. To that end we keep abreast of all new developments in criminal law. As members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, the American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association, we receive daily updates on changes in criminal law. Criminal defense is the focus of our practice.
Our attorneys are not intimidated by complex criminal law issues such as motions to suppress evidence, Miranda hearings, challenging Breathalyzer and Alcotest evidence, challenging forced confessions, challenging blood evidence, assessing crime scenes and cross-examining expert witnesses about DNA and other forensic evidence at trial. Our lawyers regularly deal with issues regarding the selection of a jury, removing biased jurors for cause, drafting and selection of jury instructions, strategies for obtaining favorable juries, handling juror questions to the court in the course of trial, dealing with motions for a new trial, and judgment of acquittal and mistrial.
Additionally, our attorneys have experience handling complex evidence issues during pre-trial and trial phases, such as Crawford v. Washington Sixth Amendment confrontation issues, hearsay and exceptions to the hearsay rule such as fresh complaints, prior consistent statements and prior inconsistent statements. These evidential issues commonly arise in criminal cases along with a host of sub-issues which usually cannot be handled effectively by a criminal lawyer unless that lawyer handles those issues on a regular basis.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Assault
- Casino Crimes
- Disorderly Conduct
- Disorderly Persons
- Drug Charges
- DUI / DWI
- Embezzlement
- Filing False Report
- Traffic Tickets
- Homicide
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Charges
- Procedural Representation
- Property Charges
- Resisting Arrest
- Reckless Driving
- Sexual Offenses
- Terroristic Threats
- Underage Drinking
- Weapons Charges
- White Collar Charges
Call 844-467-0457 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney John J. Zarych
Firm founder John Zarych brings to each federal and state criminal case a wealth of strong academic knowledge and experience gained from battling cases in trial. Having tried hundreds of cases, John is never one to back down, even in the most contentious legal matters. For years he served as a trial attorney for the U.S. federal government before leaving to find his own firm. He is a member of the NJ and MD bars.
John is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Atlantic County Bar Association, The National Trial Lawyers, Cape May County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and the NRA. While attending the University of Maryland School of Law, where he graduated cum laude, John Zarych distinguished himself by being elected as an Editor of the prestigious Maryland Law Review and by achieving the highest grade in the law school for criminal procedure and administrative law. These two subjects deal with the protections afforded to individual citizens by the U.S. Constitution and the manner in which attorneys use those protections to assist citizens who are being illegally accused or oppressed by the government.
Bar Admissions:
- New Jersey, 1981
Education:
- University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Maryland Law Review , Editor
Attorney Stefanie Zarych
Ms. Zarych has been practicing criminal defense and DWI/DUI defense for close to 10 years. She was recently awarded the prestigious Judge Benjamin A. Rimm Award as Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2013 by the Atlantic County Bar Association. She has represented hundreds of clients in criminal cases involving charges of homicide, sexual assault, child abuse, drug distribution, theft, computer crimes, casino crimes and weapons offense. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law. At Villanova, she volunteered with Homeless Advocacy Project and won her first trial as a student in the school’s Juvenile Justice Clinic.
Bar Admissions:
- New Jersey, 2004
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- J.D.
- Fairfield University in Connecticut
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Alpha Sigma Nu
- Honors: National Jesuit Honor Society
- Honors: National English Honor Society
- Honors: National Religious Studies Honor Society
- Major: English
- Major: Religious Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Atlantic County Bar Association, Member
Attorney Brenden T. Shur
Mr. Shur has a passion for arguing cases for his clients. He is an experienced trial attorney and accomplished legal writer. Brenden is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Atlantic County Bar Association, The National Trial Lawyers, Cape May County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and the NRA. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Rutgers School of Law – Camden. While attending law school, Mr. Shur was honored as a Top-10 Oralist and Octofinalist in The Honorable James Hunter III Memorial Advanced Moot Court Competition.
Education:
- Rutgers School of Law – Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D.
- Honors: Top-10 Oralist
- Honors: Octofinalist, The Honorable James Hunter III Memorial Advanced Moot Court Competition
- Honors: Volunteer, Atlantic City Rescue Mission
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- Graduate
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Atlantic County Bar Association, Member
- National Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Cape May County Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
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