Arun Sharma Lavine
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Law Office of Arun Sharma Lavine
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense, Family Law; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1987
Education: Villanova University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Please visit the Super Lawyers Selection Process for a detailed description of the Super Lawyers selection methodology.
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Law Office of Arun Sharma Lavine
3131 Princeton PikeSuite 5-110
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 Visit website
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At the Law Office of Arun Sharma Lavine, nestled in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, Arun Lavine stands as a seasoned leader with a rich background in the legal field. Serving communities across Central New Jersey, including Princeton, Trenton, Burlington County, Mercer County and Middlesex County, her practice spans the realms of employment, criminal and family law.
For over three decades, Ms. Lavine has been a steadfast ally for those facing criminal charges, DUI allegations, domestic violence issues and traffic violations. She has navigated countless divorce proceedings and contributed her insights as a panelist with the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel (MESP). Furthermore, she adeptly assists businesses with an array of legal concerns, ranging from formation and contract analysis to resolving employment disputes. Her investigations into employee grievances against employers are conducted with meticulous care and respect for all parties involved. She is dedicated to upholding the dignity and integrity of the legal profession with courtesy and skill.
After earning her B.S. in marketing from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business in 1984, Ms. Lavine received her J.D. from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in 1987. That same year, she was admitted to practice law in New Jersey. Her career has included roles with an insurance company, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, the Trenton Municipal Court Prosecutor's Office, the Hamilton Township Municipal Court Prosecutor's Office and the Mercer County Board of Social Services. She established her own law firm in 1999 and has shared her knowledge through teaching positions at Rider University and Rutgers University.
Ms. Lavine's career took root at the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, where she led the Economic Crime unit while managing a diverse trial caseload. During her tenure, she achieved an impressive success rate in over 30 jury trials. After her time at the prosecutor's office, she launched her own law firm, focusing on family, real estate and employment law. Continuing her part-time work as a prosecutor in Trenton and Hamilton Township, she successfully handled numerous drunk driving cases. After stepping away from her prosecutorial roles, she expanded her practice to include criminal and motor vehicle defense. Her adept negotiations have consistently yielded favorable outcomes for her clients, all while balancing societal needs. She understands that while her clients deserve robust representation, accountability remains paramount.
In her role with the Mercer County Board of Social Services, Ms. Lavine focuses on safeguarding adults who have fallen victim to financial crimes. Her efforts have preserved the life savings of many, often protecting individuals from exploitation by those closest to them. Her responsibilities also encompass investigating and conducting hearings on complaints between employees, ensuring that grievances related to hostile work environments are addressed and employees work in safe conditions.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Criminal Defense, Family Law, General LitigationFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Debt, Dissolution, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Employment Law - Employee, Expungement, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Labor Law, Litigation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Probation, Prosecution, Same Sex Family Law, Sexual Harassment, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower
- 40% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 20% Family Law
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1987, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: http://www.arunlavinelaw.com/attorneys-1.html
- New Jersey, 1987
- Client was charged with igniting an incendiary device and throwing it towards police during the Trenton riots. Client was identified on videos through his tattoos. Ms. Lavine was able to negotiate a reasonable offer for client arguing that he had gotten "caught up" in the movement and the incendiary device was no more than a firecracker. No police officers were hurt by this firecracker. Client ultimately took responsibility for his behavior and is serving a jail sentence. However, his jail sentence was substantially reduced via negotiations entered into between Ms. Lavine and the State., 2023
- Client was charged with attempted murder and possessing a handgun. Suspect was caught on video camera shooting at another individual in broad daylight in a residential neighborhood. However, suspect had a mask on and was identified through other means. The State had indicated that client was suspect based on clothing, cell phone records, and the vehicle in which suspect left. Ms. Lavine was able to convince the prosecutor that the proofs were insufficient and client was allowed to plea to a lesser charge. Client could have been sentenced to ten years (or more)., 2024
- Client was made aware of a judgment against her for $150,000 when she attempted to purchase a house. It was determined that plaintiff had filed a suit against client for a car accident wherein he was a bicyclist and struck by a hit and run vehicle. Ms. Lavine filed a motion to vacate the judgment. Plaintiff's counsel and counsel for the insurance company objected and filed answers to the motion. A plenary hearing was held with witnesses. Through her cross examination, Ms. Lavine was able to show that the process server had no memory of serving the client. She was further able to show that client was not served and had no knowledge of the lawsuit and subsequent judgment against her. Judge vacated the judgment against client. After court, Ms. Lavine was able to persuade plaintiff's counsel and counsel for the insurance company to dismiss the action against client. A stipulation dismissal was filed with the court., 2024
- Client was charged with thirty charges ranging from theft, burglary, extortion and harassment. Client is a young adult who happens to be black and gay. He was having sexual relations with an older white gentleman (victim) who was "closeted." Victim was paying client money and buying him things. At some point, victim was not satisfied with the relationship and stopped giving client money and gifts. Client was upset by the cessation of money and went to victim's house which he illegally entered and broke items belonging to victim. Client further threatened to expose victim if he did not continue to fund his lifestyle. Ms. Lavine was able to convince the prosecutor and the court that this was essentially a lover's quarrel and that the broken items had no real value. She was further able to show that client had previously been given a key to the victim's house and that he had been welcomed there many times. Client was able to plead to a nominal charge on the condition he have no contact with the victim. Client was facing ten years in jail., 2024
- Client was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Client was found on the porch of a home with two other individuals when police arrived at the residence. A gun was found on the porch and since no one took responsibility for the weapon, all three individuals were charged. Client is a registered nurse and happened to be visiting a friend at the residence when the police arrived. Ms. Lavine was able to persuade the prosecutor that client had no knowledge of the weapon. Charges against client were dismissed. Charges against the two other individuals charged are still pending., 2024
- Client was charged with possessing and possessing with intent to distribute first degree amount of drugs. Client was the subject of an investigation of a person selling large quantities of drugs from his house. A search warrant was obtained and as subsequent search of client's house revealed large quantities of drugs and packaging material. Client is a male in his sixties who had not had a criminal charge for many years. His previous convictions, dating back over fifteen years, were for drug related offenses. Ms. Lavine was able to provide information to the prosecutor and court which showed the compelling reasons for client to have slipped back into the drug trade. Client was willing to accept responsibility but wanted to be released from jail after pleading guilty and before sentencing. Courts generally do not allow individuals who are facing significant jail time to be released for fear that the client will not appear back in court. In this case, through Ms. Lavine's diligent work, client has been released from jail., 2024
- Client was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Client was stopped for a motor vehicle violation. The police officers felt they had reasonable suspicion to search the vehicle and a K-9 officer was called to the scene. After the K-9 dog positively indicated there was contraband in the car, search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a handgun and drugs. Ms. Lavine reviewed the discovery along with the numerous videos associated with the arrest. She was able to successfully argue that the length of time client had to wait for the K-9 officer to arrive at the scene was too long. As a result, client was able to plead to possessing the drugs and the gun charge was dismissed. Client received a sentence which allowed him to be released from jail. He was subject to five years in jail., 2024
- Client was charged with First Degree armed robbery. The robbery occurred at a bank and the client was initially identified through his clothing. Further investigation revealed the area client had run and the house he had entered after the robbery. Client was found in the house wearing the same clothing as the robber along with the proceeds of the robbery. Ms. Lavine was able to persuade the prosecutor and the court that the robbery occurred as a result of the client's drug addiction. Client was able to enter the Recovery Court program and avoid jail time. Client had been facing upwards of fifteen years in jail., 2024
- Ms. Lavine has been a member of and participated in the following: Help Us Adopt which is an organization that provides financial aid for individuals seeking to adopt a child. There is no discrimination in the selection process and aid is given to potential parents who may be single, LGBTQ+, older or who may not qualify for aid from other organizations. Arun was a past board member of the McCarter Theater in Princeton. She is a past member of the Junior League of Greater Princeton. Ms. Lavine has participated in fund raisers for Home Front which provides housing, mainly to women and families in need.
- Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, B.S. Major- Marketing, 1984
Office location for Arun Sharma Lavine
3131 Princeton Pike
Suite 5-110
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-577-3233
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- Super Lawyers: 2025
