Experienced Legal Representation Across South Jersey
South Jersey residents facing serious legal challenges deserve counsel with the depth and credentials to handle them. Attorneys Hartman, Chartered delivers South Jersey legal services from our Moorestown office at 68 E. Main Street, and we have earned recognition as one of America's Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the legal industry's highest designation for professional ability and ethical standards. Contact us today through our online contact form or call 856-393-6073 to schedule your free consultation.
Criminal Defense in South Jersey
A criminal charge in South Jersey can affect your record, your employment, and your standing in the community for years. We defend clients across the full range of state and federal criminal matters as part of our South Jersey legal services practice. Criminal defense cases we handle across South Jersey include:
- Assault charges in South Jersey: We defend clients against simple assault, aggravated assault, assault by auto, and assault with a deadly weapon charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 across South Jersey courts.
- Drug crime charges in South Jersey: From possession and distribution to school zone drug charges and drug-induced death allegations, we build defenses around the specific facts and the constitutionality of the investigation.
- DUI and DWI charges in South Jersey: Whether a client faces a first offense or a third, we challenge the stop, the testing procedures, and every element of the state's case under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.
- Weapons offense charges in South Jersey: New Jersey's weapons laws are among the most restrictive in the country, and we defend clients against unlawful possession, gun charges, and out-of-state weapons matters under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5.
- Sex crime and domestic violence charges in South Jersey: Sex crime charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2 and domestic violence proceedings under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq. carry consequences that extend well beyond sentencing. We approach each case with the discretion and thoroughness the stakes demand.
- Juvenile crime charges in South Jersey: Young clients facing drug charges, sexting allegations, underage DUI, or other juvenile matters receive defense strategies tailored to the unique procedural landscape of New Jersey's family court system.
Managing Partner Katherine D. Hartman has been practicing criminal defense for over 30 years and is admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Partner Michael C. Mormando is a former chair of the Burlington County Bar Association's Criminal Practice Committee, a former member of the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for Burlington County, and is approved by the Fraternal Order of Police to represent law enforcement officers in disciplinary and criminal proceedings.
DUI/DWI and Traffic Defense in South Jersey
DUI and DWI charges in New Jersey carry mandatory penalties that escalate significantly with each subsequent offense. We defend clients at every stage of these matters throughout South Jersey, including across Burlington, Camden, and Cumberland counties. Traffic and DUI matters we handle include:
- First-offense DUI and DWI in South Jersey: We challenge the basis for the stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, and the reliability of breath or chemical testing equipment under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.
- Second- and third-offense DUI charges in South Jersey: Repeat-offense penalties in New Jersey include mandatory jail time and extended license suspensions, making experienced defense representation critical at this level.
- Breath test refusal charges in South Jersey: Refusing a breath test in New Jersey carries its own penalties under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a. We defend clients against refusal charges, whether alongside or separate from underlying DUI allegations.
- Speeding tickets and traffic violations in South Jersey: Points, insurance increases, and license suspension consequences make even routine traffic matters worth contesting with knowledgeable legal counsel.
Employment Law in South Jersey
We represent both employees and employers in South Jersey employment matters, and we are consistently selected as NJ Super Lawyers for the advocacy we bring to workplace disputes on both sides. Employment law is a cornerstone of our South Jersey legal services, and cases we handle include:
- Wrongful termination claims in South Jersey: We represent employees who have been terminated in violation of New Jersey law and defend employers against wrongful termination litigation.
- Employment discrimination cases in South Jersey: Katherine D. Hartman concentrates a significant portion of her practice on employment discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq., representing clients in matters involving race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics.
- Sexual and workplace harassment claims in South Jersey: We handle NJLAD harassment matters for both employees seeking accountability and employers building defensible workplace policies.
- Whistleblower and Conscientious Employee Protection Act cases in South Jersey: New Jersey's whistleblower protections under N.J.S.A. 34:19-1 et seq. are among the broadest in the nation, and we have deep experience litigating these claims.
- Wage and hour disputes in South Jersey: We pursue unpaid wage, overtime, and misclassification claims under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a et seq. on behalf of employees and defend employers against wage and hour litigation.
- Employer compliance and policy matters in South Jersey: From employee handbooks and termination procedures to leave management and misconduct documentation, we help South Jersey businesses reduce legal exposure before disputes arise.
Real Estate Legal Services in South Jersey
From residential closings to commercial transactions and land use matters, real estate representation is another dimension of the South Jersey legal services we provide to buyers, sellers, and property owners throughout the region. Real estate matters we handle include:
- Residential real estate transactions in South Jersey: We guide buyers and sellers through the full closing process, reviewing contracts, resolving title issues, and protecting client interests at every step.
- Commercial real estate matters in South Jersey: Business owners and investors throughout South Jersey rely on us for commercial purchase, sale, and lease transactions that require careful legal due diligence.
- Land use and zoning issues in South Jersey: We advise property owners and developers on land use approvals, zoning compliance, and the regulatory landscape governing development projects across South Jersey.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With Attorneys Hartman, Chartered
We have been serving South Jersey residents since our founding, building a record of results across criminal defense, employment law, DUI defense, traffic matters, and real estate. That record has earned recognition as one of America's Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. Whether you are facing a criminal charge, a workplace dispute, or a real estate transaction anywhere across South Jersey, we bring over six decades of legal experience and AV-rated professional standards to every case we accept.
Every client receives direct communication with an attorney, transparent fees, and a legal strategy tailored to their specific situation. Consultations are free, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your legal needs. To learn more about South Jersey legal services at Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, contact us through our online contact form or call 856-393-6073 today.
