Raff & Raff, LLP

About Raff & Raff, LLP Raff & Raff, LLP is a group of seasoned trial lawyers situated in Passaic County and Bergen County. We are a law firm whose focus is on personal injury, auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, work injuries, criminal accusations, and traffic offense matters. We also represent clients in municipal court. The consultations are usually free. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there were nearly 19,000 car accidents reported in Passaic County alone just in 2009. This is a very alarming figure for car accidents in the United States. Many people ask questions about their rights after being involved in a car accident. Although each case must be evaluated by an experienced attorney, we want to give you general knowledge that applies to the vast majority of people involved in a car accident. The question is problematic because it involves a variety of legal, medical, and practical variables. In short, you might be entitled to compensation. It is our policy to be honest with our clients and say that there is a chance you will receive compensation. It is a complex question. If you are contemplating separation or divorce, or if there are disputes about the custody, support, and alimony, it is important that you contact a solicitor as soon as possible. People often make the mistake of not seeking legal advice and losing vital rights or compromising their lawsuit. Any case that involves divorce or custody and support of children is treated as very sensitive. This is not easy, but we can help. In New Jersey, domestic violence is defined very broadly – simply put, it is the occurrence of one or more of the following criminal offenses upon a person protected under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991: Homicide, Assault, Terroristic threats, Kidnapping, Criminal restraint, False imprisonment, Sexual assault, Criminal sexual contact, Lewdness, Criminal mischief, Burglary, Criminal trespass, Harassment, or Stalking. A “protected person” is a very wide group. It is anyone that the defendant had a dating relationship with, or a child in common, or expects to have a child in common (if one of the parties is pregnant). Domestic violence is a special category of offense in NJ. It is taken more seriously than crimes committed by two strangers. This is why victims of domestic violence have round-the-clock access to the court system. They can file for a temporary restraining order at any time and the police will show them how to do this. It is also mandatory for the police to arrest a person accused of domestic violence if there is probable cause that an act of domestic violence happened AND: The alleged victim shows visible signs of an injury. There is probably cause to believe that a temporary restraining order has been violated. There is an outstanding warrant. A weapon was used. In all other cases, there is police discretion about whether to make an arrest. However, an arrest for a domestic violence offense is serious because it is automatically referred to the Superior Court, even if the case is a minor one like simple assault. And not any prosecutor in the Superior Court will prosecute the case; a special prosecutor who specializes in domestic violence cases will be assigned to the case.

Steve and his team provide exceptional legal services, according to the reviews. His personalized service is well-liked by clients. Communication is a big strength, and clients know the progress of their cases intimately. Negotiating with insurance companies is a common part of his work. Many reviews talk about how much they appreciated his easy-to-work-with personality. The recurring theme is that clients believe he cares about the outcome of the case. Most of the reviewers say they will hire Steve again in the future. If you need a fantastic lawyer in New Jersey, Steve is a top pick.