Your Best Choice
for a Criminal Defense Lawyer in New Jersey

Board Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of New Jersey.

Amber L. Forrester, Esq. is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Serving Mercer County, Hunterdon County, Middlesex County and Somerset County in all aspects of New Jersey criminal defense law.

When your liberty and livelihood are on the line, experience matters.

My name is Amber L. Forrester, Esq. My philosophy is that any person—regardless of age, upbringing, education, occupation, or life experience—is capable of making a mistake. If you or a loved one is facing criminal allegations of any degree as a consequence of a mistake, time is of the essence to build an effective and efficient legal team to help you learn your options and build your best defense.

I became a criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey precisely so I could help people facing the daunting consequences of a criminal conviction. I have helped thousands of people facing criminal charges from minor disorderly persons offenses for theft to homicide indictments. I am used to meeting people on their worst day, and it is always my goal to improve the outlook of my clients. Your situation will look brighter when you have knowledgeable experienced criminal defense counsel in your corner.

New Jersey's criminal code is intricate and it is vitally important to have someone versed in New Jersey criminal defense in your corner if you are accused of crimes in the Garden State.

There are 6 possible defenses to a criminal case—schedule a free consultation and we can discuss which scenario matches your situation.

When experience matters, make your very best choice for New Jersey criminal defense: Forrester Law Firm.

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What We Do

Whether fourth degree theft by deception or first degree murder, only the most serious offenses in New Jersey are technically “crimes.” These charges are addressed in each county’s Superior Court, and are commonly known as “indictable” offenses. One thing they all have in common is that you do not want to face any of these types of criminal cases alone. Hiring an experienced criminal lawyer is the best way to fight serious criminal charges and to avoid criminal record.

The offenses being addressed in juvenile court may be the same criminal charges levied on adults in the criminal justice system, but the philosophy is completely unlike that of adult criminal court. Juveniles are treated differently because we acknowledge that youthful offenders differ significantly from their adult counterparts in terms of brain development and psychology. When evaluating which of the many criminal defense lawyers in the area is the best fit to represent your child, choose a New Jersey criminal lawyer with years of experience specifically working to protect the rights of minor clients charged with a crime.

Receiving a traffic summons for speeding or DUI/DWI or being charged with disorderly conduct or harassment is not as serious as being charged with “crime” in the state of New Jersey, but all of these offenses can have significant collateral consequences that can effect your life and livelihood. If you are facing allegations that you have committed a traffic violation or lower-level criminal offense (disorderly persons offense) in municipal court, it is imperative that you are receiving legal advice from a criminal lawyer with years of experience.

Free Consultation

When you schedule your free consultation with Forrester Law Firm, you are taking the first step in a long process. Plenty of criminal defense attorneys promise that they will protect your rights, but when addressing any legal matter a person’s primary objective should be understanding their rights: only then is it possible to evaluate the options before them. It is impossible to fight for your rights without an adequate understanding of your circumstances. This methodical assessment begins from our first conversation, so it is important to provide as much relevant information as possible about your criminal case at that initial consultation.

Where We Do It

Mercer County

Whether your loved one is awaiting a detention hearing for criminal charges in the city of Trenton, you are facing a license suspension in Hopewell, or have been charged with white collar criminal offenses in Lawrence Township, if you need representation on NJ criminal charges, we can help. Contact an attorney who has gone to trial on every degree of New Jersey criminal offense. Our offices in Trenton or Somerville are ready to serve your criminal law needs.

Middlesex County

Perhaps you need representation for a speeding ticket in Woodbridge Township, have been accused of a sex crime in South Brunswick or your minor child is facing a juvenile delinquency charge for theft by unlawful taking in the city of New Brunswick. In these situations and others, you need a Middlesex lawyer experienced in criminal defense, and we can help. Contact us at our offices in Somerville and Trenton to find out how.

Somerset County

If you need a criminal defense attorney for drug charges in Franklin Township, are facing a felony firearm charge in Somerville, or are charged with burglary in Bernardsville or shoplifting in Bridgewater, when it comes time to find representation on NJ criminal charges in Somerset, we can help. Just call our offices, conveniently located in Somerville and Trenton, to schedule your initial consultation and get underway in preparing your best defense.

Hunterdon County

If you need a defense lawyer for a DUI/DWI in Clinton Township, aggravated assault in Lambertville, drug possession charges in Flemington, or for an expungement of your prior criminal record to improve your employment prospects. If you need counsel when facing New Jersey criminal charges or a trespassing offense in Hunterdon, we can help. It is as simple as making a call to our offices in Somerville or Trenton.

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