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Experienced NJ Criminal and DWI Defense Lawyer
McGuckin Law is a dynamic law practice that specializes in aggressively defending constitutional rights of individuals throughout the Jersey Shore. With a primary focus upon 4th Amendment Search and Seizure, criminal defense, juvenile defense, and parental rights, we exist to defend the constitutional rights of our neighbors and challenge the state to adhere to its lawful burdens of proof.
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DUI/DWI
You should know that the consequences of NJ Drunk Driving offenses are severe but there are ways to fight your charges to beat or mitigate the penalties.
Drug Crimes
McGuckin Law aggressively defends clients charged with the above types of drug possession and distribution charges.
Assault and Threat
An assault charge is serious and requires proactive and experienced defense.
Theft and Fraud
New Jersey law recognizes many different types of theft and fraud-related crimes.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence spans across criminal and family court and has a variety of severe penalties and legal repercussions.
Traffic Violations
Many people do not grasp the severity of some traffic offenses and simply pay the fines.
Juvenile Offenses
Depending upon the seriousness of the charges, we will often work with parents toward enrolling the child in counseling or treatment programs to help the child and offset legal penalties.
NJ Expungement
New Jersey has recently amended its expungement laws to benefit more individuals with convictions on their criminal records.
Jersey Shore Crimes
While the vast majority of beachgoers engage in good, clean, family fun, the unfortunate reality is that alcohol, beaches, and bars lead good people to make some bad decisions from time to time.
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Stephen McGuckin
Stephen McGuckin is born and bred on the Jersey Shore. A pioneering attorney with regard to the Mental Health and Veterans Diversionary Programs, his mission is to represent the “whole person,” treating each and every client with dignity and respect. From a legal standpoint, this innovative and person-based approach provides his clients with creative and practical solutions to reach the best possible outcome in their cases. These solutions include diversionary programs and opportunities to address the underlying issues that led to the charges in question. He has found that once defendants address mental health issues, PTSD, drug and alcohol abuse, and childhood traumas, that the prosecution and judiciary are more amenable to favorable outcomes.
Defendants need a fighter. As a U.S. Constitution enthusiast, Steve has the experience and knowledge needed to defend your case to the end. The 4th Amendment is your inalienable right to freedom from unlawful search and seizure. Steve and his team will analyze your case from investigation to arrest to prosecution and attack any and all constitutional missteps with the ultimate goal to secure a dismissal or downgrade of your criminal matter.
Whether you are facing criminal charges, termination of parental rights, injury in the workplace, or wish to secure a better future for your loved ones through your hard work, Stephen McGuckin is here for you.
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