Stefan J.Erwin

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Stefan J. Erwin

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A Tireless and Dedicated Advocate

Stefan J. Erwin

Stefan Erwin has been admitted to the bar in New York, New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He went to Rutgers University, where he graduated with two Bachelors of the Arts degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Stefan began his legal career at Rutgers School of Law. There, he was accepted as a fellow with the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project. He engaged in grassroots organizing by creating a community gardening initiative whose purpose was to assist low-income residents in Camden, New Jersey. This initiative was recognized by National Jurist Magazine in 2011. He also interned with Hon. Noel L. Hillman of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He graduated in 2012.

A Tireless and Dedicated Advocate

Stefan J. Erwin

Upon graduation, Stefan clerked with the Honorable James Hely in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division. While working in the Judiciary he was appointed by the Supreme Court as a mediator. He then chose the path of the Public Defender. In this position he was initially assigned to the Special Hearings Unit as a managing attorney. There, he was one of four attorneys, acting state-wide, engaged in representing low-income individuals in post-conviction civil proceedings, often of state-wide importance. The unit, with an emphasis on vertical defense, focused on representing clients from case inception through all levels of court including appellate, agency, and parole board practice. He gave presentations to public, private and law enforcement agencies on Megan’s Law.

Later, he transferred to the Monmouth County Trial Unit, where he engaged in criminal defense for individuals charged with serious felonies. He has represented individuals from arrest through appeal. He has significant experience with a variety of crimes including but not limited to attempted murder, aggravated assault, white collar crime, sexual assault, child pornography, arson, theft, distribution, possession and violations of probation. Never afraid to file a motion or interlocutory appeal, Mr. Erwin is proficient in creating dismissing cases through pre-trial proceedings and regularly contests searches, statements and indictments often leading to successful outcomes pretrial, including dismissal. At trial, Mr. Erwin is an emotional and moving orator whose passionate arguments have swayed the jury in a variety of cases.

After leaving the public sector, Stefan worked for high powered law firms and public officials in the North Jersey area. He initially gained significant experience representing public entities like Newark, Paterson, Jersey City, and East Orange. There, developed his expertise in complex civil litigation in cases involving civil rights and liberties, police misconduct, and employment law. He thereafter elevated his skills at a firm that specialized in commercial litigation. Mr. Erwin gained an expertise in business formations, development and organization as a C-level executive for a multi-state cannabis operator.

Stefan Erwin loves the law, and the constitution. As a principled advocate, he has chosen to affect change in the community by acting as a Prosecutor for Union Township, New Jersey in Union County. He takes great pride ensuring that Justice is applied to all individuals appearing in this Municipal Court where he ensures that DUI’s, motor vehicle statutes, and claims against property owners are adjudicated with the interests of justice taking precedence. Mr. Erwin also sits as an arbitrator for the Supreme Court Ethics Committee, District XII.

Finally, Mr. Erwin is an active member of the bar, and member of several professional organizations including the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Union County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. Mr. Erwin’s wide variety of practical experience spanning civil and criminal practice uniquely enables him to handle your novel issues efficiently and effectively. He can provide you with concierge legal services to bring your issues to a resolution quickly and effectively.

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Practice Areas

No matter why you might need a lawyer, or for what, we can help you. If we can’t, we know the best people who can, and we’ll guide you through the process. We are especially skilled in the areas of:

Appellate Law

Persuasive drafting and vocal representation to deliver focused solutions to unresolved matters.

Regulatory Compliance

Reduce liability with tailored services and optimized processes.

Human Rights

Ensuring that the projection of power is balanced by the needs of the individual and the rights of all mankind.

Privacy and Anonymity

Media attention and public notice may result in unforeseen consequences for institutions, businesses, and individuals. This office uniquely focuses not only on providing solutions but maintaining the privacy and anonymity of its clients and their matters.

Trial Attorneys make better Litigators

Media attention and public notice may result in unforeseen consequences for institutions, businesses, and individuals.

This office uniquely focuses not only on providing solutions but maintaining the privacy and anonymity of its clients and their matters.

What People Say

Attorney Stefan Erwin was a godsend. He won my case! Throughout the process, Stefan was meticulous. He explored every avenue, and Mr. Erwin took his time to explain the process thoroughly, no matter how many times I asked. It was very stressful not knowing the outcome then, but he kept me calm with his confidence. Stefan Erwin is a fantastic lawyer. I highly recommend him.