DUI / DWI

Englewood, New Jersey, DWI/DUI Defense Lawyer

At the New Jersey DUI/DWI defense law firm of Jadoo & Zalenski in Englewood, we understand the fears and practical concerns of people who have been charged with DUI/DWI. For many drivers, a drunk driving arrest is their first major encounter with the criminal justice system. We also represent clients who face escalating penalties due to repeat offenses.

Keep Your Driving Privileges

First-time DWI offenders and repeat offenders alike have much to lose from a DUI, and much to gain by contacting a DUI/DWI defense lawyer. Call our Bergen County office to discuss the facts and circumstances of your DUI arrest. Working with an experienced attorney to create a defense strategy will help you make the most of your day in court.

Reduce or Eliminate Jail Time

A second DUI conviction in New Jersey brings a mandatory jail sentence of up to 90 days if the second offense happens less than 10 years after the first one along with a two (2) year loss of your driving privileges. A sentence of up to 180 days is mandatory for a third offense that happens with 10 years of a second conviction along with a ten (10) year loss or driving privileges. Whether or not you have been arrested for DUI before, you need an aggressive attorney to handle your defense.

Former Prosecutor

Michael Zalenski 's experience as a former prosecutor gives him an in-depth understanding of how to best present a case to secure a favorable outcome. Examples of successful DWI/DUI defense results include reduction of charges from DUI to reckless driving or reduced drunk driving penalties. Often, Mr. Zalenski is able to demonstrate that breathalyzer results were inconclusive, or that documentation provided by the police or the port authority was fundamentally flawed, resulting in case dismissal. Experts are brought on board to write reports or testify in court, when their testimony may prove a client's innocence or suitability for rehabilitation in lieu of incarceration.

Immigrant Clients Welcome

Our criminal defense law firm welcomes the opportunity to represent U.S. citizens as well as U.S. residents from other countries. When a misdemeanor or felony DUI/DWI arrest after a drunk driving accident threatens a defendant's lawful immigration status, our experience in deportation defense is particularly helpful.

Contact a Northern New Jersey DUI/DWI Defense Attorney

Contact Jadoo & Zalenski to learn how our one-on-one personalized approach can serve your best advantage when you face DWI/DUI criminal charges in New Jersey.