With a legal mind honed at New York Law School and a global perspective cultivated at the London School of Economics, I bring over 15 years of experience to every challenge. I thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver clear, strategic solutions. I am deeply compassionate about my clients' legal standing, constitutional rights, and individual interests. I spare nothing in my drive and effort to protect them and advocate for their needs. Whether it's reviewing a contract, managing a transaction, planning for the future or advocating for their civil and constitutional rights, I take pride in using my expertise to fiercely champion their cause. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you as your attorney and advocate.

I am an experienced attorney in New Jersey with substantial experience in municipal court handling traffic matters and criminal cases. I work hand in hand with my clients to ensure all of your questions are answered and progress throughout your case is seamless. I have dedicated my practice to ensure each client receives the attention and dedication they deserve to navigate through the legal system. I will be with you every step of the way to make sure your rights are diligently represented. We’re in this together!

At Franzblau Dratch, P.C. we provide our clients with legal services in a comprehensive, yet cost effective manner, while at the same time reflecting and pursuing only the highest legal and ethical standards. While large enough to offer our clients a wealth of diverse experience and skill, Franzblau Dratch's goal is to provide close, hands on, attention to every client and matter entrusted to our care.

Joseph Donatiello was born and raised in Northern New Jersey and received his J.D. in 2009 from Rutgers School of Law in Newark. Following law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph V. Isabella, J.S.C., in the Criminal Division of the Hudson County Superior Court. ​ At the completion of his term as a judicial law clerk, Mr. Donatiello began a career in public service by working as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx County District Attorney's Office. During his time at the Bronx District Attorney's Office, Mr. Donatiello was assigned to the Criminal Court Bureau, where he gained invaluable experience with a variety of cases including Driving While Intoxicated, Assault, Harassment, Menacing, Driving While Suspended, Theft of Services, and Possession of Weapons and Drugs. He was responsible for prosecuting these cases from commencement through trial. ​ After leaving the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Donatiello returned to New Jersey and, in February 2014, he opened up his own firm in Nutley, New Jersey. Since then, Mr. Donatiello has frequently appeared in court representing defendants charged with criminal and traffic offenses in New Jersey Superior Court and Municipal Court, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Suspension Hearings, as well as in New York Supreme and Criminal Court. ​ The clients he represents have been charged with a variety of offenses including Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, Driving While Intoxicated, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Assault, Shoplifting, Criminal Mischief, Theft by Deception, Speeding, Driving While Suspended, and many other motor vehicle offenses. ​ Mr. Donatiello is currently admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. ​ In February 2022, Mr. Donatiello was appointed the Public Defender for the Township of Nutley.