MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY
Criminal Defense Counsel in Morristown
Morristown is the county seat of Morris County and home to the Morris County Superior Courthouse. Porfido Law provides strategic defense counsel and consultation on the full range of New Jersey criminal matters for Morristown clients and others throughout the State.
Our Legal Services in Morristown
Every case is unique. James M. Porfido provides personalized strategic counsel and consultation tailored to the facts of your case, the court handling it, and the stakes involved.
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
Trusted Legal Counsel in Morristown
If you are facing criminal charges arising in Morristown, the right counsel from the earliest stage matters. Porfido Law provides strategic defense counsel, case analysis, and consultation on the full range of NJ criminal matters, from DWI and traffic charges in the Morristown Municipal Court through indictable matters in the Morris County Superior Court.
Three decades of NJ criminal practice underpin every consultation, including, as one part of that broader experience, eight years spent in the Morristown courthouse as a Morris County Assistant Prosecutor. Whatever the charge and wherever in New Jersey it arises, James M. Porfido 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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Where is the Morris County Superior Court located?
The Morris County Superior Court is located in Morristown, the county seat. Indictable criminal matters arising in Morristown, or anywhere in Morris County or Sussex County, are heard at the Morris/Sussex Vicinage in Morristown. James M. Porfido has practiced in this courthouse since 1989.