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Former State and Federal Prosecutor with Over 15 Years of Experience.... Now Providing an Aggressive Defense for You!
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Badges and Accolades
As a New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney, Douglas Herring handles all Superior Court and Municipal Court charges. Mr. Herring is well known for the aggressive representation of clients. New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas Herring handles Homicides, White Collar cases, Drug Crimes, Theft Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Expungements throughout New Jersey. Mr. Herring has experience in Municipal Courts, including DUI cases.Learn More
New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas Herring
New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas Herring has conducted over 100 jury trials and numerous judge trials. Mr. Herring spent many years as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County. He worked in the prestigious Hardcore Gang Homicide Division, assigned to violent gang crimes in Compton. Mr. Herring relocated to New Jersey and worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in Newark and Trenton. He moved to state court crimes and began as an Assistant Prosecutor in Middlesex County. Eventually, Mr. Herring was the busiest prosecutor on a trial team where he handled all aspect of the cases from the original charging through trial before a jury.
New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
Drawing on his experiences, contacts and relationships with prosecutors, law enforcement and judges within the criminal justice system, Mr. Herring opened the premier New Jersey criminal defense firm. He knows the inner workings of investigations conducted by law enforcement and how prosecutors assemble their cases against a suspect. New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Herring defends clients accused of criminal charges in New Jersey. Mr. Herring is known for “working up” his cases by conducting a thorough and independent investigation separate and apart from law enforcement. He leaves no stone unturned when defending his clients whether they are fighting a Municipal Court DUI, complex white collar fraud case, or a high profile murder case. Attorney Herring understands his clients’ interests and he will work hard to keep them out of jail and free of a criminal record. If you or a loved one faces criminal charges, contact New Jersey criminal defense attorney Douglas Herring for help. Mr. Herring has a main office in Princeton. New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Herring is able to meet with you at other office locations, and also available to travel to your home to discuss your personal situation.
Areas of Practice
Sex Crimes
Being accused of a sex crime is the most frightening and upsetting thing that will happen to you. If you have been accused or arrested for a sex crime, you need someone to advise you, represent you, and fight for you.
An experienced former prosecutor is ready to help you. We understand how stressful these situations can be and how difficult it is to deal with them. The Law Office of New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas Herring is on your side.
Drug Crimes
We understand the many ways people become involved with drugs and how stressful these situations can be for you and your loved ones. If you have been accused or arrested for a drug crime, you need someone to assist you, represent you, and fight for you. An experienced former prosecutor is ready to help you.. The Law Office of Douglas Herring is on your side.
Theft Crimes
Merely having been accused of a theft can damage the rest of your life. If you have been accused or arrested for a theft crime, you need someone to advise you, represent you, and fight for you. An experienced former prosecutor is ready to help you. We understand how stressful these situations can be and how difficult it is to deal with them. The Law Office of Douglas Herring is on your side.
Official Misconduct
A police officer, corrections officer, or public employee can have their entire career destroyed by a single accusation of official misconduct. We understand how stressful these situations can be and how difficult it is to deal with them. If you have been accused or arrested for an official crime, you need someone to advise you, represent you, and fight for you. An experienced former prosecutor is ready to help you. The Law Office of Douglas Herring is on your side.
Violent Crimes
Being accused of violence or threats is a stressful time for you and your loved ones. If you have been accused or arrested for a crime, you need someone to advise you, represent you, and fight for you. An experienced former prosecutor is ready to help you.. The Law Office of Douglas Herring is on your side
DWI & Traffic Crimes
Getting arrested for a DUI can take you by surprise and if you do not know what you should do you are going to suffer the consequences. Do not face the charges of a DUI alone when you can work with the best DUI Attorney in New Jersey. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Legal News
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Read more...Case Results
Case Result : No jail. Very happy client!Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. With client’s prior record, certain prison sentence of 5 to 10 years. Demonstrated the weakness in the State’s case. Prosecutor agreed to reduce the case to Disorderly Conduct, the equivalent of a misdemeanor. No jail. Very happy client.
Case Result : Judge ordered the client release from jail immediately!Client arrested for illegal possession of a handgun. The prosecution filed a detention motion to keep him in jail until the trial. Filed a motion and forced the prosecution to dismiss the most serious charge. The judge ordered the client’s release from jail immediately.
Case Result: From Attempted Murder to Recklessness1st degree attempted murder. The prosecution offered 10 years with a requirement to serve 85% before any parole. Filed two motions and prosecutor reduced case to a 3rd degree for recklessly causing injury. Probation with time served and release from jail. The client is very, very happy.
DWI DismissedClient located at his vehicle when the police arrive for a 911 call of an assault. Police said they smelled alcohol and had the driver do some field sobriety tests. Client blew .10 BAC. Because of Miranda warning violations, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the DWI and all tickets. The client is very, very happy!
Case Result – 2nd Degree Endangering the Welfare of a ChildDISMISSED. Filed a complex motion to suppress the stop, including hundreds of pages of exhibits. Union County Prosecutor’s Office dismissed all the criminal charges. The judge granted an expedited expungement to remove any trace of the dismissed case.