About

Mark Cheser is a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer in Union, New Jersey, with over 35 years of experience in handling a wide range of cases from murder to speeding violations. Mark Cheser, a native of New Jersey, graduated from Emory Law School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978. During his time in law school, he served as a Governor\s Intern assigned to the Union County Prosecutor in 1977. After graduation, he became an Assistant Prosecutor in Union County from 1980 to 1983, where he gained valuable experience in various sections such as the Appellate Section, Juvenile Section, Assignment Judge\s Trial Team, Elizabeth Project Trial Team, and the Narcotic Strike Force. He handled over 300 files and tried 28 cases to verdict, giving him insight into how the police and prosecutors think and act. Since leaving the Prosecutor\s Office, Mark Cheser has focused solely on criminal defense. He was a partner at Nassberg & Cheser from 1983 to 1988, and has been a solo practitioner since 1988. In 1989, the N.J. Supreme Court designated him as a Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, a distinction held by less than 1% of the bar. This certification has been reissued four times to the present day. He was also named Master of the Richard Hughes Inn of Court, the highest designation of that organization, which is an association of trial attorneys and Judges. Additionally, Super Lawyer magazine has listed him numerous times for his outstanding work in criminal defense. Mark Cheser has represented thousands of clients and has appeared in nearly all the Municipal and Superior Courts of N.J., as well as the Federal District Court of N.J. He personally handles all cases in his office and believes in preparing and arguing every case as if it is a homicide, regardless of the charge. His philosophy is to resolve matters with the least risk to his clients at the lowest cost possible, always aiming for dismissal or acquittal in every case. He is dedicated to providing the best possible defense for his clients and strives for success in every case, stating that he hates to lose.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

White Collar Crime

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Juvenile Law

Certificates

Criminal Trial Lawyer 1989-present
N.J. Supreme Court

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• sole practitioner
  Mark M. Cheser Lawyer at Law
  1988
• Partner
  Nassberg & Cheser
  1983
• Assistant Prosecutor
  Union County Prtosecutor s Office
  1980

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
• Retaines and Rates
  My office prefers flat fees or a series of flat fees but will work hourly if preferred by the cliet.

Location