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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.
“I had never been in serious trouble. I was terrified. Douglas Herring is an experienced attorney who was on my side.”
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.
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West Windsor Township Criminal Defense Attorney – Douglas Herring Are you facing criminal charges? West Windsor Township criminal defense attorney Douglas Herring can help. This former Federal Prosecutor has over 15 years’ experience. He never shies away from the courtroom. You need a West Windsor Township criminal defense attorney with the skill and motivation to
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Read more...Case Results
.18 BAC in Bound Brook. Demonstrated the timeline for the breath tests was inconsistent with the police officer’s report. Filed motion to suppress the evidence. Breath test results excluded. Reduced to lowest tier for minimum 3 month suspension.
Edison Township. Third DWI with mandatory 180 jail had prior dismissed so the person only had a second DWI. No jail sentence.
Hamilton Township court. Defendant gave a false name because of a warrant. Criminal charge dismissed.
Lawerence Township — Shoplifting from Quaker Bridge mall reduced to an ordinance. No criminal conviction.
Hamilton Township. 2 speeding tickets for an out of state driver dismissed. Out of state driver did not have to go to court.