Murder/Homicide
Murder/Homicide Charges: New Jersey Defense Lawyers
If you have been charged with murder, the attorney you choose may be the most important decision you ever make. Knowing who to trust to protect your freedom and future is a difficult decision. The consequences of murder charges are so serious that many criminal defense attorneys do not handle homicide cases.
When making a decision about an attorney, ask the following questions:
- Is the attorney experienced
- Is the attorney dedicated
- Is the attorney ready to fight for you
Our Experience
Attorneys Paul B. Brickfield and Joseph R. Donahue are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorneys. Collectively, they have more than 40 years of legal experience and have handled thousands of criminal law cases.
Attorneys Brickfield and Donahue are former prosecutors. Mr. Brickfield has served as a First Assistant Prosecutor for the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. He has also served as Deputy Chief of the Special Prosecution's Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office. Mr. Donahue has served in a wide range of capacities for the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, including service as an Assistant Prosecutor, Assistant Chief of the Trial Section, and Chief of the Criminal Investigations Squad.
Our Dedication
Although experience is important and essential, people facing criminal charges often underestimate the importance of sheer determination and grit. The attorneys at our firm are passionately defensive of clients' rights and freedom.
Contact Us
If you have been arrested for murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, or another violent crime, we can help. To contact our law office in River Edge, New Jersey, call 201-258-3984. For assistance online, contact us by e-mail.








