John P. Robertson II
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Morristown, New Jersey
Hanlon Dunn Robertson
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Family Law; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1987
Education: Pennsylvania State University The Dickinson School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009, 2015 - 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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At Hanlon Dunn Robertson in Morristown, New Jersey, attorney and partner John P. Robertson II champions the legal needs of Northern New Jersey, covering areas like Morris, Essex, Union, Bergen and Passaic counties, as well as Jersey City. Since stepping into the realm of private practice in 1989, he has dedicated his efforts to defending individuals and organizations facing accusations of criminal and quasi-criminal activities, ranging from serious crimes and disorderly conduct to domestic violence, traffic violations, including serious accidents, DWI/DUI cases, juvenile delinquency, administrative law issues with the New Jersey MVC and clearing criminal records through expungement.
Beyond his defense work, Mr. Robertson passionately advocates for those who have endured personal injuries and other damages due to the negligence of others. His career in the legal field commenced in 1986 when he assumed the role of assistant prosecutor at the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Over the years, he has shared his insights as a moderator and speaker at legal seminars on topics like DWI, the new Alcotest breath testing device and juvenile delinquency. Additionally, he has authored pieces on the expungement process and the broader impacts of traffic violations.
A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Robertson currently holds an officer position with the Morris County Bar Association. His past roles include chair of the MCBA Municipal Court Practice Committee and a member of the District X Ethics Committee (Morris/Sussex). He graduated cum laude with a B.A. in English literature from Bucknell University in 1983. He earned his J.D. from Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University in 1986, gaining his New Jersey license in 1987.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Family LawFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Dissolution, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 40% Criminal Defense
- 50% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 1987, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://www.hanlondunn.com/attorney/robertson-john-p-ii/
- Trustee, Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys - NJ (ACDL), 2019 - 2021
- New Jersey, 1987
- Morris County Bar Association, Trustee, 1998 to 2002
- Morris County Bar Association, Officer/Secretary
- Morris County Bar Association, District X Ethics Committee, Member, 1995 to 1999
- District X Fee Arbitration Committee, Past Member
- President, Morris County Bar Foundation, 2012
- President, Morris County Bar Association, 2014
- Volunteer attorney providing pro bono legal representation for victims of domestic abuse as part of the Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project ("BWLAP"), a joint program of the Morris County Bar Association ("MCBA") and the Jersey Battered Women's Service ("JBWS").
- Selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers list in the area of Criminal Defense (2009, 2015 - 2021)
- Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, B.A., Honors: cum laude, Major: English Literature, 1983
- Phi Kappa Psi
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009, 2015 - 2025
