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Beatrice, Michael J.

Michael J. Beatrice - Mahwah, NJ

Attorney at Michael J. Beatrice, P.C., Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Mahwah, NJ

960 McArthur Blvd Suite 100 Mahwah, NJ 07430

  • Free Consultation
  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 50 Years 
    Experience

Mahwah Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • DWI/DUI Defense
  • Complex Civil Lawsuits
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate

Attorney Information

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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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

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, 1976
      J.D.
  • Non Legal Education

    • College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
      A.B.
      Major: Urban Affairs

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Past Positions

  • Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, 1977 - 1982
  • Township of Mahwah, Municipal Prosecutor, 1988 - 2004
  • Borough of Fort Lee, Special Prosecutor, 1988 - 2004

Pro Bono Activities

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • New Jersey Association of Justice
  • Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers–New Jersey
  • Mahwah Education Foundation, Chairman, 1988 - Present
  • St. Joseph Regional High School, Board of Advisors
  • Mahwah Board of Education, Trustee
  • County Champion Mahwah High School Mock Trial Team, Lawyer Coach, 2001 - 2013

Published Works

Articles

  • Co-Author, Arson Investigation and Prosecution Manual

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1976
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1976
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court State of New Jersey

Specialties and Certifications

  • Certified Police Instructor, Bergen County Police Academy

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Member)
  • Bergen County Bar Association

Reviews

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Highlights

  • 5.0 Value
  • 5.0 Quality of Service
  • 5.0 Professional Competence
  • By Anonymous on Nov. 20, 2019
    Hired Attorney 2019-2020
    Recommends this Attorney
    Michael Beatrice is one of the most impressive attorneys I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, and exceptionally experienced in his field of practice. He is professional, caring, and concerned about his clients. He is a strategic thinker and overall great to work with. I highly recommend him.
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    Professional Competence: 5.0 out of 5

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Mahwah, NJ

960 McArthur Blvd
Suite 100
Mahwah, NJ 07430

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Phone: 201-897-3570

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Website: https://www.michaeljbeatrice.com

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  • Free Consultations
  • Virtual Appointments

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