Clifford E. Lazzaro

With a strong foundation in prosecution, Clifford E. Lazzaro began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office from 1988 to 1992. During this period, he also served as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey from 1991 to 1992.

Currently, Clifford Lazzaro focuses his practice on Criminal Defense, representing clients in the New Jersey Superior Court and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. His firm specializes in a wide range of criminal defense matters, including Racketeering, Drug Distribution Offenses, and Suppression Motions related to Illegal Searches and Seizures.

His expertise extends to handling cases involving Coerced and Involuntary Statements, Recorded Evidence, Wiretaps, and various sexual offenses such as Aggravated Sexual Assault and Sexual Contact. The firm also addresses issues under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and Megan’s Law, including Tier Classification Hearings.

Clifford Lazzaro's practice covers an extensive list of criminal charges, including Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Theft, Fraud, White Collar Crime, and more. He is adept at dealing with complex issues like RICO, Money Laundering, and Federal and State Criminal Tax Violations, as well as managing Asset Seizure and Forfeiture cases. Additionally, he assists clients with Pre-Trial Intervention, Drug Court, and Intensive Supervision Program applications, along with Trials and Appeals.