MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY
Criminal Defense Counsel in Madison
Our Legal Services in Madison
Counsel When the Stakes Are High
James M. Porfido brings the perspective of a former Morris County prosecutor, three decades of NJ criminal practice, and the analytical clarity of an author and law professor. That combination helps clients understand what they face, what the State may try next, and where leverage can be created.
From the first consultation, the approach is disciplined, direct, and built around achieving the strongest possible outcome under the circumstances. When formal trial representation is needed, James coordinates with experienced defense counsel.
- NJ Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney since 1995
- Former Assistant Prosecutor, Morris County (8 years)
- Author of Unequal Justice; Adjunct Law Professor at Seton Hall Law
- Referrals to experienced defense counsel for trial representation
Local Legal Support
Trusted Legal Counsel in Madison
Madison’s university communities mean a particular concentration of cases involving college students, underage DWI, disorderly persons offenses, drug-possession charges, and other matters with long-term implications. But Madison’s docket goes well beyond student matters, and James M. Porfido provides counsel across the full range of NJ criminal charges arising in Madison and elsewhere.
Three decades of NJ criminal practice support every consultation, with attention to collateral consequences, academic discipline, financial aid, immigration status for international students, employment background checks, that matter most to clients and their families. James personally reviews every consultation and coordinates trial representation through experienced defense counsel when formal engagement is needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does James M. Porfido handle cases involving Drew University or FDU students?
Yes. James M. Porfido provides counsel on criminal matters involving students at Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and other New Jersey colleges. These cases carry collateral consequences, academic discipline, financial aid eligibility, immigration status for international students, that require strategic counsel beyond the criminal courtroom alone.