Christopher M. DiLorenzo Esq. - a Hackensack, United States Criminal Law (State/Federal; New Jersey/New York) Lawyer

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Hackensack Criminal Law (State/Federal; New Jersey/New York) Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law (State/Federal; New Jersey/New York)

Attorney Information

Overview

PROFILE

Accomplished attorney with a strong background in criminal and motor vehicle matters.

Licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York State and Federal Courts. Fluent in Spanish.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

DiLorenzo & Rush, Hackensack, New Jersey and Bronx, New York

Partner, 1997 – Present

I am a partner in a small general practice firm with offices in New Jersey and New York. A majority of my practice is focused on private criminal litigation in New Jersey and New York State Courts. I have tried approximately one hundred felony jury trials during my career. I am also a member of the Assigned Counsel Plan-Appellate Division, First Department and I am Certified (1997 – Present) to handle misdemeanors and felonies in Bronx County as a court appointed attorney. I also handle traffic matters in town courts throughout Northern New Jersey and Southern New York State, as well as federal criminal litigation in both states. I have been a Municipal Prosecutor in New Jersey from 2001 until 2019. I have been Borough Attorney for Lincoln Park, New Jersey since 2014.

Town of Boonton

Municipal Prosecutor, 2020 – Present

I am the Municipal Prosecutor for Town of Boonton, New Jersey where I am responsible for prosecuting minor criminal offenses, traffic violations and zoning matters.

Montville Township

Municipal Prosecutor, 2014 – 2019

I was the Municipal Prosecutor for Montville Township, New Jersey for 5 years where I was responsible for prosecuting minor criminal offenses, traffic violations and zoning matters.

Borough of Lincoln Park

Municipal Prosecutor, 2001 – 2013

I was the municipal prosecutor for Lincoln Park, New Jersey for 13 years handling minor criminal offenses, traffic violations and zoning matters.

Borough of Lincoln Park

Borough Attorney, 2014 – Present

I am the Borough Attorney for Lincoln Park, New Jersey handling various litigation issues, OPRA matters, employee issues, etc., and advising the Mayor and Council on such legal issues as they arise.

County of Morris

Special Litigation Counsel, 2019 – Present

I serve as special litigation counsel for the County of Morris handling various litigation issues, providing legal research and legal opinions for Morris County Counsel and the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The Legal Aid Society, Bronx, New York

Staff Attorney, 1991 – 1997

I represented thousands of indigent-defendants during this time period. I conducted approximately twenty jury trials. I handled every aspect of a criminal case on a daily basis, including court appearances, motion practice, plea negotiations, investigations, pre-trial suppression hearings, investigations, etc.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Christopher M. DiLorenzo Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

The Distinguished Attorney Award, Presented by The New York Criminal Bar Association, 2010
Super Lawyers, 2022 - 2026

Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher M. DiLorenzo Esq.

Included on the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 1991
  J.D.
  Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
- University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, May, 1988
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Government and Politics
  Minor: Spanish

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner, since 1997
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Languages

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Spanish
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Bar Admissions

New York, 1992
New Jersey, 1991
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2002
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2002

Other Affiliations

New Jersey State Bar Association, 1991 - Present (Member)
New Jersey State Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Criminal Law Section, Member)
Bergen County Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Member)
Bergen County Bar Association, 2000 - Present (Municipal Court Committee)
Bergen County Bar Association, 2000 - Present (Criminal Practice Committee)
Bergen County Bar Association, 2014 - Present (Municipal Law Committee)
Morris County Municipal Prosecutors Association, 2002 - Present (Member, Secretary)
New York State Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
New York State Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Criminal Law Section)
Bronx County Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Justice)
Bronx County Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Criminal Courts Committee)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Co-Chair, Criminal Courts Committee)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2001 - 2010 (Judiciary Committee)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2009 - 2010 (First Vice President)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2008 - 2009 (Second Vice President)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2007 - 2008 (Secretary)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2006 - 2007 (Treasurer)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2005 - 2006 (Financial Secretary)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2002 - 2005 (Board of Directors)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2010 - 2011 (President)
Bronx County Bar Association, 2011 - 2012 (Chairperson of The Board)
New York State Bar Association, House of Delegates, June 1, 2011 - 2014 (Member)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - Present (Member)
New York State Defenders Association, 2006 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Twelfth District, Executive Committee, 2011 - Present
New York City Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, 2014 - 2018

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Contact

Hackensack, NJ

60 Court Street
Suite 3
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Phone: 201-212-4027

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Website: https://www.dilorenzo-rush.com

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