— Ken Rosato, Veteran New York ABC News Anchor
Get Justice with New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Brett Rosen
Brett M. Rosen, Esq. is a partner at the Law Offices of Proetta, Oliver & Rosen, where he has built a reputation for trial advocacy. He has been featured in People Magazine and the Daily Express. His cases have appeared in USA Today, and the Star-Ledger. Brett has also provided expert trial commentary for major media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, and A&E Crime + Investigation, and featured in a segment on ONNJ with Emmy-winning anchor Ken Rosato.
Brett’s courtroom experience began long before he officially entered the profession. He gained invaluable insider perspective at the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts, handling a jury trial as a Rule 3:03 prosecutor while still in law school. He simultaneously honed his defense tactics by taking on a bench trial in his law school’s Criminal Defense Clinic before graduating.
As a first-generation attorney, Brett forged a legal career by bringing a fierce work ethic to every case. Fully licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. They have offices located in Elizabeth, Englewood Cliffs, and Middletown, New Jersey.
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Brett M. Rosen has a passion for justice and a commitment to excellence that drives his legal practice. He has represented clients ranging from sexual assault and domestic violence to wrongful death and car accidents. He has achieved results for his clients, which include acquittals, dismissals, and favorable settlements.
Rosen has also been quoted in several media outlets, such as Fox News, CNN, Arabian Business, The Mirror US, and the New York Times. He has shared his insights and expertise on various legal topics, and he has written an article for the New Jersey Law Journal.
New Jersey & New York Criminal Lawyer
Criminal law in New Jersey and New York differs in many aspects, such as the classification of crimes, the penalties, and the procedures. For example, New Jersey does not use the terms “felony” and “misdemeanor” in its criminal statutes, but rather “indictable offenses”, “disorderly persons offenses”, and “petty disorderly persons offenses”. New York, on the other hand, uses the terms “felony”, “misdemeanor”, and “violation”. The sentences for various crimes also vary depending on the state and the degree of the offense. As a licensed and practicing attorney in both states, Brett M Rosen has the knowledge and expertise to handle any criminal case in New Jersey and New York. He will explain the laws and procedures to you, advise you of your options, and devise a strategy that best suits your situation.
If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey or New York, do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions and address your concerns. We will work tirelessly to defend your rights and achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Brett M Rosen is committed to providing you with the highest quality of legal service and representation. Below are just some of the charges that we can help you or your loved one with:
Union County Criminal Defense Lawyer | Elizabeth & Surrounding Municipal Courts
From our Union County office at 100 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 301, Elizabeth, NJ 07201—located minutes from the Union County Courthouse at 2 Broad Street—Union County criminal defense attorney Brett M. Rosen, Esq. defends clients facing high-stakes indictable felony charges, domestic violence restraining orders, DWI/DUI offenses, and disorderly persons charges across the county.
As a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey—an elite trial designation held by fewer than 2% of attorneys statewide—Mr. Rosen approaches every case from day one as if it is going to a jury verdict. Drawing on his early courtroom training as a student prosecutor under Massachusetts Court Rule 3:03 and his federal defense work on the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel, he knows how law enforcement and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office construct criminal files—and how to dismantle them through suppression motions, evidentiary challenges, and aggressive cross-examination. In 2024, Mr. Rosen secured a mid-trial directed verdict of acquittal in Union County Superior Court for a client facing over five years in state prison on felony and domestic violence charges involving a police officer.*
Courts & Municipalities We Serve Across Union County:
Union County Superior Court (Criminal Division – 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ): Full trial and pre-trial defense for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-degree indictable crimes, including Graves Act unlawful firearm possession (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5), No Early Release Act (NERA) violent felonies, aggravated assault, sexual offenses, narcotics distribution, Pretrial Detention Hearings, Grand Jury indictments, and Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) applications.
Surrounding Union County Municipal Courts: Immediate representation for DWI/DUI (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50), breathalyzer refusal, simple assault, shoplifting, harassment, drug paraphernalia, and serious traffic violations along the Route 22, Route 1&9, I-78, and Garden State Parkway corridors, including:
Elizabeth Municipal Court (208 Commerce Place, Elizabeth)
Union Township Municipal Court (981 Caldwell Avenue, Union)
Linden Municipal Court (301 North Wood Avenue, Linden)
Plainfield Municipal Court (325 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield)
Westfield Municipal Court (425 East Broad Street, Westfield)
Summit, Hillside, Roselle, Roselle Park, Cranford, Rahway, Clark, Springfield, Scotch Plains, Kenilworth, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Mountainside, and Fanwood.
Bergen County Criminal Defense Lawyer | Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee & Hackensack
Through our Bergen County office at 11 New Street, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, the Law Offices of Proetta, Oliver & Rosen provides relentless courtroom defense for individuals arrested or under investigation throughout North Jersey. Whether you are facing an indictable felony prosecution at the Bergen County Justice Center in Hackensack or a DWI, weapons, or disorderly persons charge after a traffic stop near the George Washington Bridge, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Route 4, Route 17, or I-95, Bergen County criminal defense attorney Brett M. Rosen, Esq. brings proven Superior Court trial experience to your corner.
Many out-of-state commuters and Bergen County residents are caught off guard by New Jersey’s strict mandatory-minimum sentencing laws—particularly Graves Act handgun charges for firearms legally registered in another state, high-tier narcotics offenses, and domestic violence allegations carrying immediate detention and Final Restraining Order (FRO) consequences. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Mr. Rosen challenges unlawful motor vehicle stops, warrantless searches, Miranda violations, and Alcotest breathalyzer calibration errors to secure dismissals, charge downgrades, and Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) or Conditional Discharge admissions.
Courts & Municipalities We Serve Across Bergen County:
Bergen County Superior Court (Bergen County Justice Center – 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ): Defense against all indictable 1st through 4th-degree felonies prosecuted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, including unlawful possession of a weapon, sexual assault and child endangerment (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4), CDS distribution and trafficking, white-collar fraud, eluding police, and Pretrial Detention Hearings.
Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee & Surrounding Bergen County Municipal Courts: Dedicated local representation in Englewood Cliffs Municipal Court (10 Kahn Terrace, Englewood Cliffs), Fort Lee Municipal Court (309 Main Street, Fort Lee), Hackensack Municipal Court, Teaneck, Paramus, Englewood, Leonia, Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Palisades Park, Ridgefield, and Tenafly.
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney
Being certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a criminal trial attorney is a prestigious designation. Let’s break it down:
Certification Process:
- The Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification administers this program in New Jersey.
- Attorneys must meet rigorous criteria:
- Be a member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar for at least five years.
- Take specific continuing legal education courses.
- Demonstrate substantial involvement in preparing litigated matters.
- Maintain an unblemished reputation.
- Pass a written examination covering various aspects of practice in the designated specialty.
Per NJ Courts Board on Certification: Attorneys may be designated by the Supreme Court as “certified attorneys” if they: are able to demonstrate appropriate levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers and judges as having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty. Currently, there are five certified specialties: civil trial law, criminal trial law, matrimonial trial law, municipal court law, and workers’ compensation law.
Specialty Areas:
- Attorneys can be certified in one or more of these areas:
- Civil trial law
- Criminal trial law
- Matrimonial law
- Municipal court law
- Workers’ compensation law
- Attorneys can be certified in one or more of these areas:
Benefits of Certification:
- Expertise: Certified attorneys have sufficient experience and knowledge in their specialty.
- Quality Assurance: It’s like a seal of approval for their competence.
- Focused Representation: Certified attorneys specialize in their area of expertise.
- Confidence: Clients know they’re in capable hands.
Brett M. Rosen’s Certification:
- Brett M. Rosen, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney, is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.
- His certification underscores his expertise and commitment to providing top-notch criminal defense services.
Remember, choosing a certified criminal trial attorney is a smart move when navigating the legal system.
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