Barbara E Ungar

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Barbara E. Ungar is a seasoned attorney based in Edison, New Jersey, with extensive experience in general practice, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and municipal court matters. With years of dedicated service in the legal field, Barbara provides her clients with aggressive and comprehensive representation, ensuring the best possible outcomes in their cases. As a solo practitioner, she focuses on defending clients against all indictable offenses in the Superior Courts of New Jersey, as well as handling DWI, DUI, and traffic violations in municipal courts. Barbara also represents individuals facing federal criminal charges, including violations occurring on federal property. Her expertise extends to family court litigation involving custody, parenting time, visitation, and domestic violence defense. Barbara has achieved notable success in her legal career, including successfully arguing two PTI appeals before the Appellate Division concerning her clients' admission into the Pre-trial Intervention Program in Middlesex County. Her background as a former Deputy Attorney General with the Division of Criminal Justice and Assistant County Counsel in Essex County equips her with a unique perspective in handling complex cases, particularly in white-collar crime and mental health law. An active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Barbara has served as the past Chair of both the Municipal Court Practice Section and the Criminal Law Section. She has contributed to significant legal discussions, including the appeal in State v. Denselbeck regarding the right to a jury trial for DWI offenses and the review of the Criminal Justice Reform Act. Barbara is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Middlesex County Bar Association, reflecting her commitment to ongoing legal education and advocacy.

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