Maria D. Noto
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Matawan, NJ
Matawan, NJ 07747
- Criminal Defense (60%),
- Civil Rights (10%),
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (10%),
- Criminal Defense: White Collar (10%),
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)
- English,
- Italian,
- French,
- Spanish
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Attorney Maria D. Noto is the founder of the Law Office of Maria D. Noto, P.C. At her Matawan law firm, Ms. Noto focuses on protecting the rights of accused individuals living in Monmouth County and throughout the state of New Jersey. She regularly defends clients against a variety of charges, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, including the following:
• Municipal court violations, including driving under the influence, traffic violations and drug possession
• Criminal offenses, including underage drinking, drug sales and distribution, theft, assault, murder, and manslaughter
• White-collar crimes, including embezzlement, money laundering and fraud
• Federal crimes, including federal drug offenses and federal white-collar crimes
Ms. Noto began her legal career in 1980 after earning a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and her approval to practice in New Jersey. In addition to her approval to practice in all of the state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court have all issued their approvals for her to practice in their courtrooms.
Early in Ms. Noto's career, she served as the assistant deputy public defender in Essex County. After going into private practice, she gained a reputation as a skilled — and determined — trial attorney when she spent two years defending one of the accused in the longest federal trial in New Jersey's history; her client was found not guilty.
Over the course of her career, her many courtroom successes have resulted in a number of honors, including a "Superb" rating from Avvo. In addition, her leadership skills have led to a number of positions in the legal community; she is a past president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.
- 60%Criminal Defense
- 10%Civil Rights
- 10%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10%Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, Assault
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2021
Certificates and Credentials
- New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification - Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney
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About Maria Noto
Admitted: 1980, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: http://www.mdnlawfirm.com/Attorney-Profile/Maria-D-Noto.shtm...
Honors/Awards:
- Board of Trustees, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to the Presidency
- Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of American Honorary Society, 2006 - 2007
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Elected to Who's Who Among Distinguished Americans of Italian Descent, Italian Tribune News, 2001 - Present
- New Jersey Super Lawyer by New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 2005 - 2013
- Top 50 Female Lawyers, New Jersey Monthly
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified in Criminal Law, New Jersey Supreme Court
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
- Board Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Trial Certification, 1992
- President, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003-2004
- Secretary/Treasurer, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1980
- Chair, New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Trial Certification, Criminal Section, 1998
- Vice-Chair, New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Trial Certification, Criminal Section, 1997
- Elected Trustee, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1991
- Board of Directors, Mental Health Association of New Jersey, 1997 - Present
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1988
- Appointed Co-Chair, Essex County Bar Association, 1991
- New Jersey, 1980
- Vice President, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Essex County Pro Bono Program, 1991 - 1992
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- New Jersey Criminal Trial Preparation Seminar, New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education, 2005 - 2009
- The Heart of The Defender: A Passion for Advocacy, Office of the Public Defender Training Conference, 2004
- I.C.L.E. Seminar: "Handling Violent Crimes", New Jersey Law Center, 2003
- I.C.L.E. Skills and Methods Course for New Attorneys, New Jersey Law Center, 2001 - 2002
- I.C.L.E. Skills & Methods Course, New Jersey Law Center, 1997
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Acquittal after defendant charged with 19 other defendants of racketeering in 21 month federal trial
- Tattoo artist acquitted of murder and weapons offenses stemming from the death of his girlfriend
- Executive acquitted of sexual assault
- Civil Rights settlement in the amount of $605,000.00 for jail suicide, 2019
- Special police officer acquitted of manslaughter
- Juvenile detention officer acquitted of assault
- Acquittal after trial in which defendant charged with murder and racketeering
- $751,320 verdict against defendant police officers for negligent shooting and civil rights violations including malicious prosecution, false arrest and false imprisonment after defendant cleared in criminal case of aggravated assault against police officer
Educational Background:
- University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, New York, B.A. in French and Spanish Education, Honors: New Jersey Teaching Certifications: French and English
- Hunter College, New York City, New York
- University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
- Monmouth University, Long Branch, New Jersey
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Last Updated: 10/13/2020