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We are a small five attorney practice in Ridgefield Park, Bergen County, NJ, with a stellar track record and reputation of servicing our clients. We have a professional but friendly work environment. We are looking for a mid to senior level associate attorney with general litigation experience. 4 or more years of work experience. Experience … Read more

The Choi Law Group recently obtained a successful disposition for a defendant who was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5. Unlawful possession of a handgun is a serious charge in New Jersey, and incarceration is often unavoidable. The sentencing for a conviction for possession of an unlawful weapon is governed by … Read more

Q. What is a restraining order? A Restraining Order is an Order issued by a Court that is designed to protect a victim of domestic violence. The Order typically directs the abuser to stay away and have no contact whatsoever, directly or indirectly, with the victim. If the parties reside together the Order will often … Read more

1.  H 1B visa in general. An H1B visa is a one of temporary worker visas for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed period of time. This visa requires the prospective employer to first file a petition for a foreign worker with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). … Read more

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is unlawful pursuant New Jersey Statute NJSA 39:4-50 et seq. Specifically, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (and/or drugs). If a driver’s Blood Alcohol Content (“BAC”) is .08% or more, a per se violation of DWI may be found. The consequences of … Read more

We understand that good people sometimes make bad mistakes. Bad mistakes, however, have consequences. One of those consequences may be a criminal record of an arrest, charge and/or conviction. Even if you entered into a diversionary program where you had the benefit of a dismissal of a case (such as in a municipal conditional dismissal … Read more

There are many options to get a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen (“USC”) or Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”). Green Card through Marriage to a USC It is well known that marriage to a USC is the fastest and easiest way to get a Green Card or to save a foreign-citizen’s illegal status. … Read more

New Jersey is what is referred to as an “Equitable Distribution” state when property is divided between two spouses when a marriage or civil union is terminated. In an Equitable Distribution state, property acquired during the marriage belongs to the spouse who earned it; however, that does not mean that the other spouse is not … Read more

One of the most frequent questions we hear in the area of estate planning is whether you should have a Last Will and Testament prepared in order to exercise some degree of control over how not only your assets are managed after death, but also how your family is taken care of in your absence. … Read more

The EB-5 program provides certain foreign investors who can demonstrate that their investments are creating jobs in this country, with a potential avenue to lawful permanent residency in the United States. Through EB-5, a foreign investor who invests a certain amount of money that is placed at risk, and creates or preserves a minimum number … Read more