Warren S. Sutnick
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey
Sutnick & Sutnick Attorneys at Law
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1991
Education: Brooklyn Law School
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Managing Partner, Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC
Warren S. Sutnick is a highly skilled trial attorney with more than three decades of experience, specializing in defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses as well as DUI/DWI. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Municipal Court Law Attorney, Mr. Sutnick has successfully handled thousands of cases across New Jersey and New York.
A zealous advocate in the courtroom, Mr. Sutnick is recognized for his expertise in DWI law and has appeared in nearly every municipal court in New Jersey. Known for his strategic and tireless defense, he is deeply committed to securing the best possible outcome for each client—no matter how long it takes. While many cases involve similar legal issues, Mr. Sutnick understands that every client has unique personal circumstances that deserve individualized attention and respect.
Mr. Sutnick began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a senior trial attorney in the Homicide Bureau. His experience as a prosecutor gives him an edge as a defense attorney, allowing him to anticipate how the State will build a case and skillfully dismantle it in court.
Following his time in public service, Mr. Sutnick worked in the financial sector at PaineWebber in Weehawken and later as counsel for Morgan Stanley in New York City. He has lectured internationally on financial crimes and money laundering.
Since 2002, Mr. Sutnick has served as the managing partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC. He also teaches continuing legal education courses for various county bar associations and is frequently called upon to share his expertise with fellow attorneys.
Highly respected in the legal community, Mr. Sutnick has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for ten consecutive years and has been consistently recognized by Bergen County and (201) Magazine for his excellence in criminal defense.
Mr. Sutnick is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 60% Criminal Defense
- 40% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 1991, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://www.sutnicklaw.com/attorney/warren-s-sutnick/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New Jersey, 1992
- New York State Bar, 1990
- New Jersey Bar, 1991
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002
- Kings County District Attorney's Office Alumni Association
- American Institute of DWI/DUI Attorneys
- New Jersey School Boards Association
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1996
- Bergen County Bar Association, Municipal Court Committee
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- National College of DUI Defense
- New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2003
- Bergen County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
- Bergen County Bar Association, Member, 2002 - Present
- National Association for Justice
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- NJ v Zweigoft Client found Not Guilty after trial in Mahwah, 2022
- NJ. v Goswami Client found Not Guilty of DWI in Secaucus trial, 2021
- NJ v. Gopolan Client found Not Guilty of DWI, 2023
- NJ v Gigauri Client found Not Guilty of DWI and Refusal in Totowa Municipal Court, 2024
- New York v Olive DWI trial in Manhattan, 2016
- NJ v. Daniels, 2012
- NJ v. Phelan, 2015
- NJ v. Rodriguez, 2013
- NJ v. Donnelly, 2015
- NJ v. Tomat, 2015
- NJ v. Kirkland, 2015
- New Jersey v Anthony Cucchiara DWI case in which the BAC reading was suppressed, 2016
- NJ v. Doss, 2014
- New Jersey v O'Connor DWI and refusal case in which the refusal was dismiseed after hearing., 2016
- NJ v. Naranjo-Lopez, 2008
- NJ v. McAuley, 2015
- NJ v. Jiang, 2015
- NJ v. Lovuolo, 2015
- NJ v. Stone, 2015
- NJ v. Croissant, 2015
- NJ v. Nobles, 2014
- NJ v. Wiesner, 2015
- New Jersey v Kamran Gasimov DWI trial, Not Guilty, 2016
- NJ v. Osore, 2012
- NJ v. Hopkins, 2015
- NJ v. Rodriguez, 2010
- NJ v. Keethe, 2015
- NJ v. Santana, 2013
- NJ v. Wilson, 2015
- NJ v. Reyes, 2013
- NJ v. Shah, 2015
- New Jersey v Sonam Tenzing DWI case in which the BAC results were suppressed., 2016
Videos
- Firm Overview
- Warren's video profile, Warren Sutnick, Criminal Law, 2024
- Overview of the Firm's practice, Firm Overview, Criminal Law, 2024
- Juvenile Crime
Representative Clients
- FedEx, 2021
- Goya Food Services, 2019
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified as a Municipal Court Law Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court
Pro bono / Community Service
- Haworth Board of Education (2009 to 2017)
Honors
- 10 Best Attorney Award for the State of New Jersey, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, 2024
- Top Attorney, Bergen Magazine, 2024
- Client Choice Award, AVVO, 2022
- Client's Choice Award, AVVO, 2019
- Client Choice, AVVO, 2020
- Top Lawyers, 201 Magazine, 2020
- Top Lawyers, Bergen Magazine, 2020
- Client Choice Award, AVVO, 2015
- 10 Best Attorneys for the State of New Jersey, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, 2014
- Client Choice Award, AVVO, 2016
- Bergen County's Top Lawyers, Bergen Magazine, 2017
- Bergen County Best Lawyers, 201 Magazine, 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2013
- Bergen County Best Lawyers, 201 Magazine, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Clients' Choice Award, AVVO, 2014
- Top Lawyers , Criminal Defense, 201 Magazine, 2024
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016
Educational Background
- Rutgers University, BA, 1983-1987
- Brooklyn Law School, 1987-1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lectured on recent changes to DWI law in the State of New Jersey, Speaker, Updates to DWI law, Bergen County Bar Association, Municipal Court, 2024
- Lecturer, Business Continuity, Gruss & Co., 2004
- Updates on the New Jersey marijuana law, Speaker, Bergen County Bar Association, 2021
- Panel Discussion of Screening of film "Crime After Crime", Speaker, 2012
- Financial Fraud Seminar, Lecturer, Fiduciary And Investment Risk Management Association, 2006
- Financial Fraud, Lecturer, Risk Management In The Banking Community, 2005
- Lectured on Identity Theft at 18th Annual Training Conference, Lecturer, FIRMA, 2004
- USA Patriot Act, Lecturer, National Association Of State Boards Of Accountancy, 2003
- Reducing International Fraud, Lecturer, Marcus Evans, 2002
- Prevention of Financial Crime, Moderator, International Quality And Productivity Center, 2002
- Federal Financial Crimes, Lecturer, American Conference Institute, 2002
- Actimize Compliance Guide to Financial Crime Prevention, White Collar Crime: The Growing Epidemic of Identity Theft, 2007
- Financial Profile of a Terrorist: A Summary of the Financial Activity related to 9/11/01, Gruss & Co. Compliance Updates, 2002
- Lecturer, Creating and Executing an Effective Money Laundering Program, ACI, 2002
- Lecturer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for Hedge Funds, LLR, 2003
- Lecturer, International Compliance with Money Laundering Laws, Bank of Singapore, 2002
- Lecturer, Complying with the US Office of Foreign Asset Control, Control Risk Group, 2002
- American Association Of Premier DUI Attorneys
- American Institute Of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- Bergen County Bar Association
- National College For DUI Defense Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Association
Office location for Warren S. Sutnick
21 Main Street
Suite 150
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-212-4532
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
