Law Firm Overview

The law office of Carl J. Herman has been defending clients arrested or accused of a crime for over twenty-five years. From our office in West Orange, New Jersey, we provide criminal defense to clients statewide, including but not limited to Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren counties.  We are a 24/7 law firm - Available to assist you - Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays. We accept credit cards and payment plans.

If you find yourself charged with a crime, you need the legal counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney, to protect your rights now, and in the future.  Today's legal environment is highly complex. Federal, state and local authorities constantly issue or amend laws that affect our lives.  The selection of an attorney to provide advice in any situation is an important decision, which can have a lasting impact upon an individual.  We combine innovative strategies, commitment and dedication to deliver effective results for our clients - one client at a time.

We have a reputation of being a well regarded law firm that provides high quality legal representation. Because we take our responsibility very seriously, we are available during normal business hours, nights, weekends and holidays for a free telephone or free in-person consultation.  We accept Mastercard and Visa and can also work with you to arrange a mutually satisfactory payment plan.

Carl J. Herman has practiced law in New Jersey for over 25 years. He opened the law firm of Carl J. Herman, Esq. in Livingston, New Jersey in March of 1986 after seven years of practice with the office of the Public Defender, Essex Region.  

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Property Crimes
• Municipal Court
• Juvenile Offenses
• DUI/DWI
• Criminal Law - Federal
• Litigation & Appeals
• Identity Theft
• Traffic Violations
• Sexual Harassment
• State, Local & Municipal Law
• White Collar Crimes
• Controlled Substances
• Disorderly Persons Offenses
• Fraud
• Victims Rights
• Constitutional Law
• Assault & Battery
• Juvenile law
• Wrongful Death
• Sexual Abuse-Plaintiff
• Slip & Fall
• Civil Rights
• Identity Theft
• Pedestrian Accident
• Identity Theft
• Accidents and Injuries
• Personal Injury - Plantiff
• Traffic Violations

West Practice Categories

RICO Act, Civil Rights, Police Misconduct, Constitutional Law, Grand Jury Proceedings, Prisoners' Rights, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Sexual Harassment -- Employee, Sexual Harassment -- Employer, Whistleblower -- Employer, Wrongful Termination -- Employer, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Internet -- Cyberspace, Computer Crimes, Identity Theft, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Claims Court, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Personal Injury -- Defense, Assault & Battery -- Defense, Defamation & Privacy -- Defense, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Premises Liability -- Defense, Property Damage -- Defense, Slip and Fall -- Defense, Wrongful Death -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse -- Plaintiff, State, Local & Municipal Law, Whistleblower/Qui Tam