Criminal Defense


The criminal defense attorneys at Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP are a group of seasoned trial lawyers whose experience, trial skills and results are well respected throughout the State of New Jersey. Our defense team includes a former State Prosecutor, a former New York Assistant District Attorney (District of Manhattan), Municipal Public Defenders and Judicial Law Clerks. Effective criminal defense requires patience, experience and the type of detail oriented professionals who leave no stone unturned.

Our defense team utilizes the services of private investigators who not only have years of experience but also possess the necessary work ethic to get the job done. Together, our defense team will achieve your objectives while maintaining the client informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. We do not wait until charges are actually filed against our clients for us to spring into action as we often become involved in cases while they are still at the investigatory stage.

Our team possesses the necessary expertise to successfully represent clients in municipal, state and federal courts. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in all types of homicides, drug offenses, sexual assaults, official misconduct, and robberies as well as all types of misdemeanors and felony allegations.

Before you choose just any attorney for your representation, give us a call, we are anxious to assist you in this most trying time. We offer two convenient office locations, Hackensack and Paterson New Jersey, which are staffed by an experienced and caring support staff who eagerly await your call. All of our paralegals and legal assistants are bilingual.


Personalized Attention

At Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, we strive to deliver personalized attention to each and every client we serve. Providing attention and personalized service to our clients is of paramount importance to us whether that client is a large-company, municipal entity or an individual. We offer our clients a wide range of legal services to meet today’s complex demands.