Practice Areas For The Law Office Of Stefankiewicz & Belasco
The Law Firm of Stefankiewicz and Belasco handles all criminal and traffic cases in Municipal and Superior Courts throughout New Jersey, no matter how simple or complicated. A conviction of a crime or serious traffic offense can result in incarceration, loss of driving privileges, and even a criminal record. Having the right defense lawyer often minimizes your exposure and, in many cases, results in outright dismissal. Mr. Stefankiewicz and Mr. Belasco are experienced, aggressive defense attorneys working tirelessly to ensure their clients receive the best outcome possible. They have defended hundreds of criminal and traffic cases. Mr. Stefankiewicz has successfully tried over a hundred criminal jury and DWI trials throughout the State of New Jersey, resulting in his client's acquittal. Mr. Belasco is also quickly developing an unparalleled track record in these areas of practice.
Criminal Law
Municipal Court
- DWI/DUI and Refusals
- All Traffic Offenses
- Drug and Paraphernalia Charges
- All Criminal Offenses
- Local Ordinance Violations
- Fish and Game Violations
Superior Court
- All Criminal Charges, no matter how serious
- Indictable Charges, Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Criminal Offenses
- Bail & Detention Hearings, Arraignments, and Trials
- Juvenile Delinquency Matters
- Criminal Expungements – With certain exceptions, most crimes and criminal offenses can be expunged. Stefankiewicz & Belasco specializes in this area of criminal practice.
Family Law
The Law Office of Stefankiewicz & Belasco dedicates much of its practice to Family Law. Our attorneys have experienced family law practitioners well versed in all family law practice areas that typically arise in contested family proceedings. Proceedings involving Divorce, Child Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support are often extremely complex, confusing, and highly emotional. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Stefankiewicz and Belasco will take the time to advise you of your rights and guide you through issues to ensure that you receive the best outcome possible.
Domestic Violence Litigation
- Temporary Restraining Order Applications
- Final Restraining Order Hearings
- Applications to vacate or modify existing Final Restraining Orders
- Divorce & Non-dissolution Proceedings
Our attorneys can assist you with both contested and uncontested Divorce proceedings. We can help you settle disputed issues between you and your spouse or the parent of your child. These cases often involve many different legal matters, such as:
- Preparation of Property/Marital Settlement Agreements
- Equitable Distribution of assets and debts
- Child Custody / Parenting Time
- Spousal Support (Alimony)
- Child Support
- Post-judgment Divorce Motions
- Palimony Applications
You may be entitled to spousal support, which your former spouse pays for support. As your divorce attorney, we can represent you in seeking alimony and help determine the amount and duration of any maintenance.
We will calculate the correct amount of child support in your case. We also can represent you in enforcing, modifying, or terminating your child support.
In a child custody proceeding, a judge determines where a child should live based on the child's best interest.
Civil Law
The Law Office of Stefankiewicz & Belasco is also well suited to address various Civil Law Matters:
- Small Claims and Special Civil Lawsuits
Land Use
Land use rules and regulations exist at the municipal, county, state, and federal level. These rules and regulations are often complex and can have a significant impact on the operation and development of commercial and residential properties and/or uses. In many situations these rules and regulations can limit your ability to use a particular piece of property and restrict the size of development due to limits on the dimensions of permitted structures. The attorneys at the Law Office of Stefankiewicz and Belasco are well versed in the applicable laws and procedures associated with the development of residential and commercial properties which often require approval by local Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment. We regularly assist clients through this complicated process to assist them in obtaining their development goals and objectives.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Stefankiewicz and Belasco offer the following legal services in connection with Land Use matters:
- Site Plan applications
- Subdivision application
- Applications for variance relie
- Applications seeking an interpretation of a municipal zoning ordinanc
- Appeals of decisions rendered by administrative official
- Zoning permit application
- Representation of individuals who seek to object to development proposals
Real Estate
The decision to purchase or sell residential or commercial real estate is one of the most significant and important financial transactions that an individual makes during the course of their lifetime. The applicable laws which regulate real estate transactions in the State of New Jersey can be complicated and confusing. Understanding the nuances of the process and the obligations of a buyer and seller is vital to ensuring that your rights are protected throughout the transaction. The Law Office of Stefankiewicz and Belasco regularly represents individuals and entities in connection with the acquisition and sale of residential and commercial real estate. We strive to ensure that our client's rights are protected and that they understand the process throughout the entire transaction.
The Law Office of Stefankiewicz and Belasco provides the following legal services in connection with real estate transactions:
- Preparation of Letters of Intent
- Review of Agreements of Sale
- Drafting Agreements of Sale
- Termination of Agreements of Sale
- Negotiation of the terms of an Agreement of Sale
- Review of closing and transactional documents
- Attendance at real estate closings
- Preparation of Deeds