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When you hire Surman Law, you are not passed off to an associate.
You get Joe Surman — from start to finish.

Car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, serious injuries, and other negligence claims.

DUI, domestic violence, assault, drug charges, firearms offenses, official misconduct, and municipal court matters.

Representation for members of New Jersey law enforcement legal protection plans.

Traffic tickets, ordinance violations, petty offenses. Joe was the recipient of the Middlesex County Bar Association Municipal Court Practice Attorney of the Year in 2021.

Clearing eligible criminal records and helping clients move forward with a clean slate.

If you are a victim of a crime seeking a restraining order, restitution, or help navigating the legal process, Joe will be there with you every step of the way, giving you the benefit of his experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.
Proven Results
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its own facts.
You know exactly who is handling your case.
You can reach me. You'll get updates. You'll never be left wondering.
Former NJ Assistant Prosecutor with nearly two decades of legal experience, more than 50 trials to verdict, and named Middlesex County Bar Association Municipal Court Attorney of the Year in 2021.
I've represented injured people, insurance companies, municipalities, police departments, and criminal defendants.
What Clients Say
★ 5.0 average · Verified Google reviews
Joe is an amazing attorney! From our first conversation, he was honest, clear and upfront about what to expect. He answered all my questions quickly and responded right away whenever I needed him, which made a real difference during a stressful time. What really stood out was his charisma when negotiating with the opposing counsel. His friendly demeanor was a critical asset in those conversations. In the end, things landed exactly where he said they would, and I was very pleased with the result. I highly recommend Joe if you want a lawyer who is rational, charismatic and delivers!
Joe Surman took on my PI case. He is extremely thorough and does all his cases with such compassion. I am so grateful for all he is doing for me. I recommend him 300%. If you want quality it is here you will find it.
Joe is thorough, professional and very easy to work with. He was able to step in and handle our situation from the moment he was asked. Would highly recommend his services.
Have dealt with plenty attorneys... It is rare to find an honest one... Mr. Surman, is an honest one. One of a kind. If you need a lawyer look no further....
By far the most dedicated and sophisticated attorney I have ever had the privilege of engaging with. A dedicated reliable compassionate no nonsense get it done guy. I will never go any other route but Joe Surman and will refer him to any and everyone who wants their money spent and freedom or wallet secured by a true gentleman that is by far the true master of his craft. Thanks for going the extra mile Joe.
Joe was incredible since day 1. I was in the unfortunate position of receiving an extremely severe charge based on little findings by the detective assigned which really put me in a bad position. From the very beginning Mr. Surman was on top of his game. Due to his persistence and expertise my charges were downgraded and eventually dismissed as Not Guilty. He also got my record expunged of the charges which gave me the ability to return to my job in the financial industry. Because of Joe I was able to get my life back to normal and there isn't anyone out there that could've gotten a better result for me. On top of the result he is an incredibly fair Lawyer. Joe will never over charge and his rates are more than fair especially for what you get. I would HIGHLY recommend him as he is a phenomenal Lawyer.
Joe Surman took my case after numerous court dates all year and I was possibly facing severe consequences. After meeting with Joe, I had felt confident having him take my case. After three short months he was able to get me only probation. Even after the fact, he has still reached out to make sure I'm doing well. Hopefully I would never need representation like that again, but if I did, Joe Surman would be the first person I called. I have the utmost respect for Joe as a person and as an attorney.
Joe is the most amazing lawyer I have ever dealt with, he is very passionate about his work and his clients. Anytime I have had a question legally or just in general he was always there to help. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer.
Joseph Surman helped me with some traffic tickets I received. He is professional and very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me and helped me understand my options. He explained what to expect. He worked hard and always had my best interest. I would highly recommend him.
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