Atty. Edward W Cillick
Edward Cillick, a lifelong Rutgers football fan, is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in law. A graduate of Rutgers College and Seton Hall School of Law, he is a partner at Cillick and Smith, focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation.
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Edward W Cillick is an Attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Cillick & Smith. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1979) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1979). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1979) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bergen County Bar Association. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Cillick, a lifelong Rutgers football fan, is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in law
- A graduate of Rutgers College and Seton Hall School of Law, he is a partner at Cillick and Smith, focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation
- Ed’s legal journey includes a notable tenure as a Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor, where he tackled major cases involving aggravated sexual assault, kidnapping, arson, and homicide
- His broad experience further extends to roles as a Municipal Prosecutor, Municipal Public Defender, and Special Counsel for multiple towns in Bergen and Hudson County, New Jersey
- Over 30 years in private practice, Ed has successfully tried over 100 jury cases, highlighted by a landmark racial profiling case and a $7.7 million settlement in a workplace injury case
- Widely respected among peers, Ed has also served as a legal representative before ethics committees and as a speaker at high-profile bar association meetings abroad
- As an arbitrator, he has been involved in over a thousand cases
- Many clients, including colleagues' families, seek Ed due to referrals from satisfied clients and fellow attorneys, reflecting his esteemed reputation in the legal community
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Edward W Cillick is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Edward W Cillick is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Jersey →
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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