Warren S. Sutnick - Hackensack, NJ
Attorney at Sutnick & Sutnick Attorneys at Law
Criminal Litigation Lawyers in Hackensack, NJ
21 Main Street Suite 150 Hackensack, NJ 07601
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Hackensack Criminal Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Litigation
- Wills
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Managing Partner, Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC
Warren S. Sutnick is a highly skilled trial attorney with more than three decades of experience, specializing in defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses as well as DUI/DWI. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Municipal Court Law Attorney, Mr. Sutnick has successfully handled thousands of cases across New Jersey and New York.
A zealous advocate in the courtroom, Mr. Sutnick is recognized for his expertise in DWI law and has appeared in nearly every municipal court in New Jersey. Known for his strategic and tireless defense, he is deeply committed to securing the best possible outcome for each client—no matter how long it takes. While many cases involve similar legal issues, Mr. Sutnick understands that every client has unique personal circumstances that deserve individualized attention and respect.
Mr. Sutnick began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a senior trial attorney in the Homicide Bureau. His experience as a prosecutor gives him an edge as a defense attorney, allowing him to anticipate how the State will build a case and skillfully dismantle it in court.
Following his time in public service, Mr. Sutnick worked in the financial sector at PaineWebber in Weehawken and later as counsel for Morgan Stanley in New York City. He has lectured internationally on financial crimes and money laundering.
Since 2002, Mr. Sutnick has served as the managing partner of Sutnick & Sutnick, LLC. He also teaches continuing legal education courses for various county bar associations and is frequently called upon to share his expertise with fellow attorneys.
Highly respected in the legal community, Mr. Sutnick has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer for ten consecutive years and has been consistently recognized by Bergen County and (201) Magazine for his excellence in criminal defense.
Mr. Sutnick is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Municipal Court Attorney
- Warren Sutnick has been selected as one of New Jersey's Top 100 Attorneys by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Other Sources of Feedback About Warren S. Sutnick
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
- 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Brooklyn Law School,
Brooklyn,
New York
J.D.
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Brooklyn Law School,
Brooklyn,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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Rutgers,
New Brunswick,
New Jersey
B.A.
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Rutgers,
New Brunswick,
New Jersey
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Kings County District Attorney's Office, Senior Trial Attorney, 1991 - 1995
- Callan, Regenstreich, Koster & Brady, Associate, 1995 - 1997
- PaineWebber, Inc., Divisional Vice President, 1997 - 2000
- Morgan Stanley, Vice President, 2000 - 2002
Classes and Seminars
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Speaker, DWI and Refusal: Evaluating the Case October 2015, Bergen County Bar Association
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Lecturer, Financial Fraud Seminar, Fiduciary and Investment Risk Management Association (FIRMA), 2002 - 2006
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Lecturer, Risk Management in the Banking Community, Texas Bankers Association, 2005
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Lecturer, Business Continuity, Gruss & Co., 2004
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Lecturer, USA Patriot Act, Swiss Bank, 2003
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Lecturer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for Hedge Funds, LLR, 2003
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Lecturer, Creating and Executing an Effective Money Laundering Program, ACI, 2002
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Lecturer, International Compliance with Money Laundering Laws, Bank of Singapore, 2002
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Lecturer, Complying with the US Office of Foreign Asset Control, Control Risk Group, 2002
- Lecturer, Reducing International Fraud, Marcus Evans, 2002
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1992
- New York, 1991
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2003
Other Affiliations
- Bergen County Bar Association, 2002 - Present (Member)
- Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- National College for DUI Defense
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