Clifford Lazzaro | Freehold Criminal Defense Lawyer

Clifford E. Lazzaro has formidable trial skills honed over a 30-year period and can lead your case to a favorable outcome.
After gaining invaluable courtroom trial experience as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office for four years and then as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey for one year, Clifford E. Lazzaro established his boutique law firm, Clifford E. Lazzaro, P.C., in 1997. His law firm is focused on the areas of criminal law including trials and appeals, family and matrimonial law and municipal court matters.

Clifford E. Lazzaro began his legal career as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office from 1988 to 1992 and also served as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey from 1991 to 1992. During his time in the Prosecutor’s Office, he presented over a 1,000 cases to the Grand Jury and conducted approximately 30 jury trials and over 15 bench trials. Clifford E. Lazzaro has been a criminal defense attorney since 1992. Clifford E. Lazzaro graduated from New York University in 1981, where he received his BA. and from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1985, where he received his JD.

From the time his law firm was established, Clifford E. Lazzaro has demonstrated a high level of expertise in effectively handling each aspect of the court process, from negotiation to litigation. He delves into the unique facts of each case and develops innovative strategies to achieve the best results for each client. His dedication to personalized representation is shown in the results.

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center	JD	Law School	1985

State / Court	Date
New Jersey	1988

• Member of the New Jersey Superior Court and the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Federal Courts.

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	March 20, 2025

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