Jonathan M. Petty

Attorney Jonathan M. Petty has been impressively successful in fighting for the rights and liberties of those accused in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is a partner at the New Brunswick, New Jersey, law firm of Fetky & Petty LLC and has 14-plus years of legal experience. The cases he has handled during his distinguished career involve the following:

·       Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs

·       Traffic offenses

·       Sex crimes, including juvenile crimes, rape and pornography

·       White collar offenses such as fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, money laundering

·       Juvenile offenses

·       Drug offenses such as possession, trafficking, manufacturing

·       Criminal appeals

·       Expungement and post-conviction relief

·       Parole and probation violations

·       Aggravated assault and murder

·       Robbery and burglary

Known for obtaining some record-setting verdicts, Mr. Petty devises powerful and effective defense strategies for the accused. He emphasizes accessibility and communication and takes burdens from his clients while offering them fresh hope. As a result of his commendable client services, he has earned the respect of his peers, judges and clients alike.

Hailing from Hagerstown, Maryland, Mr. Petty earned his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the University of Maryland in 2005. He then pursued his legal education at Widener University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 2008. He served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Roger W. Daley in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Furthermore, he worked with Judge Roger Daley on juvenile waiver law that progressed to the New Jersey Supreme Court.