NJ Supreme Court Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer

NJ criminal defense lawyer Michael Peter Rubas has handled hundreds of felony criminal matters throughout the Courts of the State of New Jersey ranging from homicides, kidnapping, and weapons possession to drug cases and theft cases. With dozens of cases tried to jury verdict, Mr. Rubas offers advocacy based on years of experience and a thorough understanding of the law and facts of each case. Mr. Rubas spends the necessary time to fully prepare cases and to get the best possible results in each case.

The filing of criminal charges can turn someone’s life upside-down. Mr. Rubas recognizes that such charges cause anguish for not only the client but their entire family. As such, it is necessary to retain counsel that has the experience and aggressiveness that you need in order to see your charges reduced or dismissed.

Criminal defense lawyer Rubas has the experience defending clients from all kinds of criminal charges, including those that involve:

Mr. Rubas also specializes in the defense of clients charged with sexual assault and child endangerment crimes. The mere accusation of sexual abuse carries extreme stigma and requires the most skilled and aggressive possible defense. Further, a common result of any conviction, even with a plea bargain, is lifetime registration as a sex offender. Thus, it is critical to understand every step of the trial and plea-bargain process.

Mr. Rubas has an intricate understanding of the interview and investigative techniques of the Special Victims Unit, the prosecutor’s use of the widely debunked and misplaced theory of Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome, and the difficulties with child hearsay statements and fresh complaint testimony. Finally, Mr. Rubas understands and can provide an in-depth analysis of the requirements of Megan’s Law and Parole Supervision for Life.

Mr. Rubas understands the prosecutions’ tactics and will strategically build your aggressive defense.

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Michael Rubas regularly appears and successfully represents clients in the New Jersey Courts on all matters.

Michael Rubas has a Monmouth County office in Manasquan (732-223-3300) that serves clients at the Jersey Shore including, but not limited to, the municipalities of Asbury Park, Belmar, Manasquan, Neptune, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, and Wall as well as all Ocean County municipalities. The Jersey City office (201) 222-1511) serves clients in all Northern New Jersey Municipal Courts.