Atty. Jonathan Michael Petty
Jonathan Michael Petty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Brunswick, NJ · 18+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Michael Petty at a Glance
Jonathan Michael Petty is an Associate based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, practicing at Law Offices of William M. Fetky. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2008), New Jersey (2009), and Pennsylvania (2009). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Maryland (B.A. Criminal, 2005). Serves clients in New Brunswick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Michael Petty
- Jonathan Michael Petty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, criminal law and 3 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Jonathan practices at Law Offices of William M. Fetky in New Brunswick, NJ
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Jonathan Michael Petty's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in New Brunswick
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Criminal Defense in New Brunswick
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick 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 venue, 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.
New Brunswick Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Brunswick Choose Jonathan Michael Petty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Michael Petty's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Michael Petty brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Jonathan Michael Petty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Jonathan Michael Petty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Brunswick
A New Brunswick-based practice means Jonathan Michael Petty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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