"It was a pleasure working with you."
"I would recommend you to anyone needing an attorney without hesitation."
"I am deeply grateful to him."

Testimonials

Testimonials from Former Clients

Former clients have provided the comments that follow. All have graciously allowed us to share their information with prospective clients:

Client Initials	File Number	Comments
H.G.D.	5930	I would like to truly say thank you for your help with my expungement. Your services were prompt, professional and thorough.
M.A.G.	6095	Thank you very much Mr. Marain for all of your help!
S.R.	6189	Couldn't have asked for better. Thank you for all your help.
P.A.K.	6218	The steady stream of updates via mail as each step of the case progressed was reassuring. It was good to know that Mr. Marain was always on top of things. He is approachable and puts you at ease, no matter what stupidity you committed. Most importantly, he obtained an excellent result in my case. He also handled a small side matter with thoroughness and professionalism. I would call on him again, although I hope I never need to.
C.R.	6237	Mr. Marain, you were fantastic in handling my case. Thank you for being so thorough and keeping me informed in every step of the process. I will definitely come to you again if I need any legal assistance in the future.
S.T.	6248	Perfect and prompt legal service. Thank you very much.
P.W.H.	6253	Thank you for a job very well done.
S.R.S.	6273	It was a pleasure working with you.
J.T.A.	6276	In my legal matter I found Mr. Marain to be sincere, honest and professional. Thank you again.
E.Y.C.	6277	Mr. Marain- thank you for your services. I am very glad I saw your name online. You are extremely professional and pleasant to interact with. If I ever need any legal services, or anyone I know does, I will most certainly give you a call. Of course I hope that never comes to (for me at least) again. I can't state how wonderful you have been. Thanks again.
P.J.M.	6278	Mr. Marain, I can't thank you enough for the way you handled my son's case. Everything went smoothly, without any doubt on my part that you were always involved. You kept me up to date on the case's developments, communicated with me often, and followed through to the satisfactory conclusion in the case. I would strongly recommend you to anyone in need of legal representation. Thanks again!
P.J.S.	6297	I don't think I could have had better representation if I had unlimited funds! You were one of my best moves.
A.S.G.	6300	Mr. Marain builds an excellent rapport with his clients. He is always conscientious of his client's feelings and is clearly concerned for the individual, not simply, the "case." I never once had problems contacting Mr. Marain and/or understanding the developments in my case. Thanks for everything!
M.B.	6301	You did a fantastic job! You kept me informed about my case. I was copied on each letter that you sent out and also you took the time to write me letters explaining the procedure step by step. Every time I received a letter from you, I would comment to Rich on how thorough and efficient you are. I felt secure knowing that I was in good hands with you as my attorney- that you were very knowledgeable about the law pertaining to my case and that you would see it through in a timely manner, which you absolutely did. Again, you did an outstanding job and although I hope never to need your services again, I will highly recommend you to anyone who does. Also, if a prospective client would like to speak to me regarding your services, you can give them my phone number.
A.N.L.	6308	Outstanding work
M.D.	6310	Just a thank you! You couldn't imagine the feeling I felt when I received this. It's a new beginning.
S.N.	6319	Mr. Marain is very clever, methodical, and patient. He is honest, respectful, and truly concerned about his client's right to a fair trial.
O.C.O.	6325	His services were pretty exceptional and I would definitely refer people in of such services. Thank you so much for your time.
E.P.	6326	Mr. Marain was very efficient in my case. I hope I never need another att. but if so, Mr. Marain would be the first one I would call.
P.J.B.	6344	Thank you!!
S.K.	6350	I don't have enough words to express my feelings for a wonderful job Mr. Marain has done. I am thankful to God that being with Mr. Marain I was always in safe hands. Professionally he has extremely deep knowledge. He was able to answer all my questions very satisfactory. Thanks Mr. Marain 'Thank you' is not a word but a feeling. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
S.C.B.	6360	Thank you very much. If I have any other questions concerning law, you are on my speed dial, again I appreciate your help.
M.G.S.	6373	Attorney Allan Marain helped my case in a timely and helpful manner. He thoroughly explained every aspect of my case. He would always keep me up to date with any changes during my case. He represemted me to the best of his ability. I thank him very much and if I ever need an attorney I will be sure to call him.
J.C.M.	6389	Allan Marain, Esq., Attorney at Law did a perfect job. He is very professional, yet easy to talk to.
M.E.K.	6398	Very pleased. Great Work.
T.S.C.	6422	Mr. Marain got right to work on my case. And didn't stop until it was taken care of. A very nice man and a professional. I am happy I got hooked up with him.
M.T.B.	6430	I found Mr. Marain extremely professional. Everything was completely explained to us and all our questions were answered in a timely manner. His calls to us and all of the mailings made us feel that we were in good hands and that we had no reason to worry that our case was being handled properly. I would never hesitate to use Mr. Marain's services again.
J.F.	6436	I cannot sufficiently convey how impressed I am with your professionalism and how pleased I am with the quality of your represenation. I am almost pleased when friends of mine have legal problems because it gives me the opportunity to recommend you. You are a credit to your profession.
W.C.	6438	Mr. Marain I truley thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Without hesitation you had made up your mind to help me and freely invest your time. Words cannot suffice my expression of gratitude. Thank you.
A.B.J.	6443	Thank you for all your help. Once again I thank you!
C.A.B.	6444	Many thanks for your compassion and patience as well as a meticulously handled process with a good and quick result. I could not have been luckier finding your site on the internet.
P.B.	6445	Thank you so much for a job well done. Your professionalism and dedication to my case was superb. I felt at ease and confident every step of the way. Your website is an excellent representation of you and your services. I will definitely call you again for your legal expertise and refer others to you. It has been a pleasure working with you and making your acquaintance.
L.A.S.	6450	I would recommend you to anyone needing an attorney without hesitation.
J.D.J.	6455	Mr. Marain was excellent. Power of attorney is always helpful. Thanks again.
B.K.	6459	Very professional, timely, etc. Nothing less than excellent legal services on any and all issues that needed Mr. Marain's attention. A grade of A++ is deserved!
F.M.M.	6463	Mr. Marain is an excellent attorney. He represented me very well. I had an excellent attorney on my side. I would recommend Mr. Marain without any reservations.
D.S.	6477	Thank you so much, wonderful job. Your my God!
K.K.	6479	I appreciate Mr. Marain for handling my case very intelligently and his patience for this concern is greatly appreciated as well. I would certainly get in touch with you sir, for any further questions. Thank you!
A.D.	6486	A professional approach to listening and hearing what was told to him by clients was and is a primary ingredient to winning.
C.J.B.	6487	Thank you.
M.C.	6488	Outstanding representation!
S.C.Q.	6491	Thanks a lot- court was less stressful then I thought it would be thanks to your help.
A.F.G.	6495	Thank you very much.
W.P.U.	6503	Thank you! I really appreciate all the work you did for me. You did exactly what you said you would do, you kept me informed by telephone, letters and in person so I knew exactly how my case was progressing. The outcome of my case was successful. If I need a lawyer in the future I will call you. I will also strongly recommend you to others.
D.R.	6504	I had a personal deadline to meet and Mr. Marain worked very hard to not only meet my deadline but was always keeping me informed every step of the way. Thanks Mr. Marain!
S.P.H.	6507	I would strongly recommend Mr. Marain. His follow-ups that explained the progress and status of the case were very helpful and informative. It was a pleasure using your services.
A.P.S.	6536	I would refer him to anyone. Thank you.
M.M.	6539	Was well prepared and showed dedication to my case. I was completely satisfied with his representation and will not hesitate to use his services again should I ever need them.
M.P.R.	6545	This was the first and hopefully last time we were in this situation and Mr. Marain was caring, professional, and very helpful. He treated my son and I with respect and compassion and made this situation as easy to deal with as possible and we were very grateful for the help.
C.S.F.	6559	Thanks for your help and support.
D.J.H.	6562	I would like to thank Mr. Marain from the bottom of my heart. Everything he said to prepare me for the case and to keep me informed of what could happen throughout the case was a perfect example of proving world class service. All of the follow-ups that he did and all of the monthly updates that he provided me, were very great and I thank you for that. Mr. Marain, you are the man! Thank you!
D.S.	6563	Don't retire. I thank you very much for a job well done. Thank you for keeping me calm during my stressful time.
P.B.	6565	Very pleased with service and expediant manner in which everything was handled. Will recommend if possible.
B.U.	6571	Mr. Marain has provided outstanding service. I am surprised with Mr. Marain's highly professional and knowledgable legal assistance. He is honest and does his job well. I recommend Mr.Marain's legal services highly.
P.R.	6575	Honest, worked hard, and fast and surpassed my expectations.
R.B.	6578	Mr. Marain always took my calls and presented me with good information. I would absolutetly recommend Mr. Marain to others in need of a lawyer. Thank you for all your help!
S.D.	6581	He was VERY helpful and professional. Because of Alan's hard work I was able to recieve my expungement and am now free to do so many things I was not able to do before.
C.R.	6590	Word can not express my relief. I feel a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I have a new lease on life. You have helped restore my dignity and removed the “scarlet letter”! None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you so very much for all you have done, your understanding, your guidance and experience.
J.E.B.	6591	Mr. Marain was extremely professional, he explained the process in easy to understand terms and he was very compassionate. This was very difficult for me and he handled everything in a caring, confidential manner. I only wish I had contacted him sooner, it could have made a significant difference even dating back to the original incident. Money well spent.
D.C.H.	6596	Thank you for your politeness and professionalism, for my son, as well as family members. Thank you! God Bless.
M.P.W.	6605	Dear Mr. Marain, Thank you for handling my expungement in a thoughtful, professional manner.
M.A.G.	6617	The expungement happened so fast! Great job!
D.M.Z.	6624	Thank you so much for expediting my case! You are a wonderful, caring man and I wish you well!
L.M.T.	6637	Thank you so much for everything!
L.M.M.	6663	Thank you so much for your help. I am so grateful for you and your services. I could not have done it without you! You made what could have been a very difficult process for me easy and my mind was at ease knowing I had a professional working on my case.
G.P.	6674	I just wanted to say thank you for helping me with the expungement and for taking care of the matter in a very professional way.
D.J.A.	6676	I am extremely satisfied with Mr. Marain's representation. Mr. Marain continuously updated me about the status of my case and was responsive to my inquiries. He also demonstrated a strong knowledge of the legal issues related to my case. Overall Mr. Marain exceeded my expectations.
N.O.	6684	Thank you very much for your help Mr. Marain. I would recommend you to anyone I know with legal problems.
L.F.	6690	I just want to thank you for all your work on my behalf. I am very pleased with the outcome. Thank you for being not just a great lawyer, but also a good human being.
C.C.	6707	I would definitely recommend Mr. Marain to others.
V.E.	6719	Great job keep it up! 5 Stars ***** to you and your staff.
R.P.M.	6729	I cannot say enough good things about Allan Marain. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional, yet treats you as a person , and not just a file number. He always took the time to address any questions and concerns, and kept me fully informed every step of the way. Alan - Thank you immensely!
J.S.	6731	I'm glad I didn't try to navigate these murky waters myself. Your assistance and wise counsel gave me great comfort throughout this process, and great confidence in its successful conclusion. Thank you!
S.T.L.	6735	Thank you so much for your professionalism while still maintaining a personal connection.
D.F.	6737	Thank you!
J.J.M.	6739	I am deeply grateful to him.
C.K.C.	6741	Thank you so much for your help in this matter. I really appreciate your assistance and my second chance.
E.C.	6748	Thank you for all your efforts on my behalf.
R.W.B., Jr.	6749	Overall, I have to say that this was a tremendous experience. I can't possibly put into words how appreciative that I am and how much Mr. Marains work and effort on my behalf has not only impressed me, but has provided me with a level of comfort and understanding through its entire process. I couldn't have asked for better service, a more professional experience, or a more favorable outcome. I am truly grateful for the work and effort that Mr. Marain has put forth on my behalf which has allowed me to move forward with my lifes goals.
M.Y.E.	6773	Bravo Good job well done God bless you Keep it up
J.N.B.	6782	If anything should arise I wouldn't call anyone else.
I.C.	6786	I received your message yesterday and had to hear it over and over again. What I was hearing was not sinking in. I became overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears. I could not even call you back as I could not keep myself calm. What you have done for me gives me hope in moving forward on so many levals. Even as I sit hear writing this I cannot keep myself composed and I will probably be this way for a long time. I never thought this day would come. I am so grateful to you as so is my husband. Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. God Bless You! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!!!
D.S.B.	6791	Mr. Marain was professional, courteous and effective.
Z.Q.T.	6801	Mr. Marain is very professional and kept me informed about my case. I would use his services again in the future.
A.R.M.	6804	I am very impressed by Mr. Marain's handling of my case. He was nothing but informative and caring. I would refer anyone in my situation to Mr. Marain. Thank you!
G.K.	6824	Esquire Marain was exemplary as my attorney. Mr. Marain's communication skills are impecable. He followed up with me as the case progressed. Correspondence was provided to me at every step of the process. I must attest from the witnessing of his performance Mr. Marain is the master of Expungements. My attorney Allan Marain demonstrated compassion & understanding with regards to my situation, where he didn't make me feel like I was just another case. I recommend Allan Marain and his practice to any person needing his services.
R.R.	6825	Mr. Marain, Thank a lot for what you did.
K.S.B.	6827	I can't adequately express my gratitude for Mr. Marain's efforts. Thank you for your hard work and for successfully completing my case. You are a good and decent man Mr. Marain and my prayers are with you and your company. Thanks again.
I.B.G.	6846	Mr. Marain was extremely knowledgeable about the law and made my time in court much easier.
A.M.	6852	Many thanks for your attention to detail in my case.
R.C.P.	6853	Thank you for all your help! Processing all the expungement paperwork on my own would have been such a headache, but you made the whole process very stress free! I appreciate all your assistance!
C.R.	6870	Mr. Marain did a great job with my case.
D.F.L.	6875	Highly recommended.
A.F.	6877	Words cannot express how grateful I am for your assistance in getting me my expungement. From our first call, you have been very professional and caring to help me. You made yourself available each time I called you with a question. You kept me informed with details each step of the process. I hope never to need your services again in the future, but if I know anyone needing a lawyer, I would recommend your services to anyone with high recommendations. I would be happy to share my positive experience of the service you provided me to any potential client of yours.
B.H.	6889	Outstanding service. Not only did the ruling come in my favor but correspondence was consistent and thorough. Great job! Thank you!
D.C.	6892	Mr. Marain is very knowledgeable in regards to the law and legal processes. I would highly recommend his services in the future!
N.B.	6894	Thank you for your attentiveness and guidance during my case. I greatly appreciated it.
M.B.B.	6907	Thank you for all your hard work and efforts.

Page Notes: Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1(a)(3) and -(a)(4) define communications about a lawyer's services to be false or misleading if the communications compare the lawyer's services with other lawyers' services or (with some exceptions) if the communications relate to fees. In order to comply with these Rules, we redacted comments for the following file numbers: 6326, 6463, 6503, 6536, 6575, 6684, 6729, 6739, 6773, and 6782. No aspect of this website has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

The Practice

Allan Marain's New Jersey practice concentrates on criminal defense. That includes expungement of arrests and convictions, including felony convictions.

Allan is a Senior Instructor with Garden State Continuing Legal Education Services. He has been a presenter in its seminars to New Jersey attorneys of "Expungements under New Jersey Law". New Jersey County and local law enforcement agencies have sought his advice concerning application of New Jersey Statutes and Court Rules relating to expungements. His article, Expungement of Criminal Proceedings, was featured in the February 2005 edition of "New Jersey Lawyer Magazine," published by the New Jersey State Bar Association. That article continues to guide New Jersey lawyers seeking expungements for their clients.

Allan also handles drug charges, DWI charges, forfeitures, and driver license suspensions imposed by the Motor Vehicle Commission. He handles New Jersey charges and federal charges. He handles trials and appeals. New Jersey criminal expunge records arrested and convicted He is among the highly experienced and responsive expungement attorneys in New Jersey. Law & Politics Magazine, and the publishers of New Jersey Monthly, have identified Allan Marain as one of New Jersey's “Super Lawyers” in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Mr. Marain gives every client individualized attention for the expungement of a felony conviction. He returns all client telephone calls and responds to all letters. Weekend and evening appointments are available.

Between 1989 and 1997, Allan Marain was an Assistant Deputy Public Defender in Middlesex County. In that capacity, he handled innumerable theft, drug, burglary, sexual assault, arson, kidnapping, and murder cases. Allan resigned when his Public Defender workload became so great that he was no longer able to give each of his cases the time and attention it needed. The private practice to which Allan returned now provides that opportunity.

Allan is admitted to practice before all New Jersey State Courts, and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Also the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

Allan belongs to the New Jersey State Bar Association, where he is immediate past chair of its Criminal Law Section. He is a past chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practice Section. He is a member of the Legal Committee of NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws). Allan helped found NORML-NJ. He is one of its incorporators, a trustee, and now serves as its Legal Defense Coordinator.

Allan also belongs to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a trustee of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. He is a former trustee of the Middlesex County Bar Association. He is on the Middlesex County Assignment Judge's Criminal Lawyers Committee.

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