Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Wayne, NJ

Attorney Joel Bacher is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of Joel M. Bacher in Wayne, New Jersey. A top-rated trial attorney with nearly 40 years of legal experience, Mr. Bacher holds his certification from the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. He represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout Passaic and Bergen counties and the surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:

• Plaintiff personal injury, professional malpractice and employment law
• Criminal defense for white collar crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, and other felonies and misdemeanors

A 1971 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Bacher attended New York Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1974. He holds his license to practice in New York as well as New Jersey, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bacher has achieved notable success advocating on behalf of those dealing with highly complex legal challenges that threaten their livelihood, their freedom and their future. Recognized for his success, he has earned numerous accolades from his peers along with many positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients. In addition, Mr. Bacher received the Public Justice Achievement Award in 2004, and he served as a judge for the National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition from 2007 to 2008.

Active in his legal community, Mr. Bacher is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association, the New Jersey and American Associations of Justice, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He also volunteers his time and legal services with Northeast NJ Legal Services, the Save Our Sisters and WAFA House women's shelters, and he serves with the American Association for Justice's Trial Lawyers Care program, which provides much-needed legal support to victims of 9/11.