Atty. Michael Chazen
Michael Chazen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal, trials and 50 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Criminal & More Attorney · Serving Freehold, NJ · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chazen at a Glance
Michael Chazen is a Member based in Freehold, New Jersey, practicing at Law Offices of Michael Chazen, Esq.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, sexual harassment, criminal defense, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1988). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1988) and New York University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Freehold, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chazen
- Michael Chazen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal, trials and 50 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Law Offices of Michael Chazen, Esq. in Freehold, NJ
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Michael Chazen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chazen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Freehold.
DUI / DWI Defense in Freehold
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Drug Crimes in Freehold
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Criminal Defense in Freehold
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Freehold
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Freehold
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 Freehold 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.
Freehold Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Freehold-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Freehold Choose Michael Chazen
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 Michael Chazen's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, sexual harassment, criminal defense, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chazen brings 38+ 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 New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Michael Chazen 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 sexual harassment, Michael Chazen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Freehold
A Freehold-based practice means Michael Chazen 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Chazen Handles in Freehold
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