Reliable Representation · Over 35 Years of Experience
Jersey City Criminal Defense: Fierce in Court. Strategic Before It. Committed to You.
"I implore you to just give Tony a call if you find yourself facing any criminal matter. He put my mind at ease and relieved my stress when no one else could, with a kind and professional demeanor coupled with his 30 years of experience."
- D. D.
Why Hire North Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer Anthony Gualano?
When you're charged with a crime, the system moves quickly and often feels stacked against you. Attorney Anthony R. Gualano uses decades of trial experience and deep knowledge of North Jersey courts to steady the chaos, explain your options, and build a defense tailored to what matters most in your life.
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Certified Criminal Trial Attorney with 35+ Years in Court
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Mr. Gualano has tried and defended some of the most serious felony charges, from homicide and weapons offenses to white collar crimes and DWI.
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Proven Advocacy in High-Stakes Cases
He has obtained acquittals and charge reductions in matters involving murder, armed robbery, gun and drug offenses, aggravated assault, and more by using investigation, motion practice, and negotiation to pursue the strongest outcome available.
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Direct Access & Personal Representation
Clients work directly with Mr. Gualano. He answers your calls, prepares your case himself, and limits his caseload so he can focus on the matters where the stakes are highest for you and your family.
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Respected in North Jersey Courts
Practicing in Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Passaic, and surrounding counties, Mr. Gualano is known to judges and prosecutors as a prepared, professional advocate who is firm when he needs to be and always strategic in how he presents your case.
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Whether you are under investigation, just arrested, or already indicted, you do not have to navigate this alone. Anthony R. Gualano, Esq., reviews the charges, the evidence, and what is at stake for your job, license, and family. He then explains in plain language where your case stands and how he can help.
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Meet Anthony Gualano, North Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer
Anthony R. Gualano has devoted more than 35 years to defending people accused of crimes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, he has tried countless jury and bench trials involving homicide, sex crimes, weapons offenses, robbery, drug charges, domestic violence, and serious white collar allegations.
Based in Jersey City, Mr. Gualano understands the courthouses, communities, and decision-makers across North Jersey. He is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers and is admitted to practice in state, federal, and appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court.
Clients come to him when everything is on the line. His approach is personal and disciplined: investigate thoroughly, challenge the State's case, negotiate from a position of strength, and be fully prepared to go to trial when that is in the client's best interest. He is known for calm, respectful advocacy that earns credibility with judges and juries while keeping the focus on the person whose life is being judged: his client.
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When the Stakes Are Highest & Your Future is On the Line, Turn to Trial-Tested, Respected Attorney Anthony Gualano
Anthony R. Gualano has defended clients against a wide range of criminal charges in North Jersey, including but not limited to:
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Criminal charges bring more than the risk of fines or jail time. For many people in North Jersey, a conviction can cost a professional license, a government or union job, immigration status, or the ability to provide for their families. When the consequences reach that level, who you choose as your lawyer truly matters.
As a North Jersey criminal defense lawyer, Anthony R. Gualano, Esq., focuses his practice on serious felony and high-stakes cases in Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Passaic, and surrounding counties. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, he has spent decades defending clients in matters ranging from murder, manslaughter, and armed robbery to sex crimes, weapons offenses, drug crimes, white collar charges, and DUI.
From the moment you contact his office, the focus is on understanding your life, not just your charges. Mr. Gualano reviews discovery, talks with you about what happened, and evaluates how a conviction could affect your work, family, and future. He then designs a defense strategy that may include challenging police procedures, filing motions to suppress or dismiss, consulting with experts, or negotiating carefully crafted plea agreements when that offers the best outcome.
Many cases never reach a jury because of the groundwork done early: identifying weaknesses in the State's case, highlighting your personal history, and presenting prosecutors and judges with a complete, credible picture of who you are. When a trial is necessary, Mr. Gualano draws on his extensive courtroom experience and professional reputation to present your defense clearly and respectfully.
He also brings this same level of preparation to related legal issues, such as domestic violence restraining orders, Megan's Law violations, and certain white collar matters, so that all parts of your case are handled with consistency and care.
If you or a loved one is facing charges in Jersey City or anywhere in North Jersey, you don't have to navigate the system alone. Talk with a criminal defense attorney who has spent his career in these courts and understands what is at stake for you.
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