New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers

The defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Christopher St. John, are committed to protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges in New Jersey. Our skilled staff works closely with clients to ensure they fully understand all their rights and legal options. We believe meticulous preparation, firm attention to detail, and a collaborative effort are essential elements in every case we handle. Through our decades of experience, our South Jersey criminal law team has built relationships with leading industry experts to help build the strongest defense possible for our clients.

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

DUI/DWI

Drug Crimes

Sex Crimes

Weapons Offenses

What Sets us Apart

Over 20 Years of Criminal Defense Experience
Track Record of Successful Results
Award Winning Attorneys
Thorough Case Evaluation
Legal Expertise and Strategy
Client Support and Guidance
Available 24/7

★★★★★

"I would highly recommend him when you’re feeling that you need an attorney to represent your interests."

"Chris St John has assisted me with numerous administrative law issues and has always lead me to the best decisions, whether it was what I was wanting or not. I would highly recommend him when you’re feeling that you need an attorney to represent your interests."
"I highly recommend this firm."

"I worked with Chris St John on a legal issue with my business. Chris was quick to answer my questions and found the best way to resolve the dispute. Extremely professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend this firm."
"I recommend Mr. St. John to any individual seeking counsel"

"Mr. St. John has not only proficiently and tenaciously defended me each time it was necessary, he has gone above and beyond. With Mr. St. John, I never felt as though I was a number, a file, or merely a client. His professionalism, reputation, and rapport in the field are apparent without the need for words. I have and will continue to trust him without hesitation, despite the underlying fear brought about by criminal charges. Chris, THANK YOU for the compassion and kindness you possess, which parallel the dedication you have to individuals such as myself."

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The Experience You Need, Regardless Of The Crime

If you are facing state or federal criminal charges, you need an attorney who is experienced in handling the charges that you face as well as navigating the entire criminal process in order to have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome. The Law Offices of Christopher St. John is a premier criminal defense law firm dedicated to representing clients throughout South Jersey. We provide vigorous defense to those charged with a broad range of indictable crimes and disorderly persons offenses, including DWI, traffic offenses, sex offenses, drug offenses, assault, homicide, burglary, juvenile crimes and federal crimes.

Regardless of the seriousness of the charges against you, we will stand behind you and work aggressively on your behalf to secure the most favorable outcome possible.

★★★★★

“Mr. St. John has not only proficiently and tenaciously defended me each time it was necessary, he has gone above and beyond. With Mr. St. John, I never felt as though I was a number, a file, or merely a client. His professionalism, reputation, and rapport in the field are apparent without the need for words. I have and will continue to trust him without hesitation, despite the underlying fear brought about by criminal charges. Chris, THANK YOU for the compassion and kindness you possess, which parallel the dedication you have to individuals such as myself.”

Christina B.

★★★★★

"St. John has been the best lawyer I ever had. He answers fast, and helped me stay out of prison. Really a blessing. I will hire again. Definitely worth the money you won’t regret it."

Yasmin H.

★★★★★

"Very professional and reasonable. They had great communication and I was always kept up to date. Would highly recommend."

AJ F.

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Over 20 Years of Criminal Defense Experience

At The Law Offices of Christopher St. John, our skilled legal team has over two decades of courtroom experience handling criminal cases of all difficulties at both the state and federal levels. Attorney Christopher St. John have served as assistant county prosecutor. In addition to his experience representing the state of New Jersey, attorney St. John currently serves in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps as a captain. These experiences have provided our attorney with valuable insight into the criminal trial process and the likely prosecution arguments and tactics that will be used against you. We will put this knowledge to work for you as we craft an effective trial strategy to beat your criminal charges.

Because of our attorneys’ considerable experience on both sides of the courtroom, you can rest assured that they fully understand the charges against you and will leverage their years of experience and resources to make sure that you receive a favorable outcome. We know that being charged with a crime is a stressful time, and we will work closely with you throughout the process to ensure that you have a full understanding of all your rights and legal options.