Hackensack Criminal Defense Attorney Serving All of New Jersey
Ron Bar-Nadav, Esq. is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Ron Bar-Nadav, a criminal defense firm located in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. With more than two decades of experience exclusively in criminal defense, Mr. Bar-Nadav has handled thousands of cases across New Jersey’s municipal, superior, and federal courts.
Mr. Bar-Nadav is committed to protecting the rights of individuals facing serious criminal charges, including drug offenses, assault, domestic violence, fraud, sex crimes, DUI/DWI, weapons charges, theft, and white collar crimes. His firm offers free consultations and aggressive, client-focused defense strategies built around the specific facts of each case.
Education and Bar Admission
- Juris Doctor (JD) — Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1996
- Bachelor of Science (BS) — Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1989
- Admitted to Practice: State of New Jersey (1997)
Professional Experience
Since founding his practice in 1997, Mr. Bar-Nadav has dedicated his career to criminal defense. His experience spans the full spectrum of criminal law in New Jersey:
- Criminal Defense: Over 3,000 cases handled, including drug trafficking, armed robbery, manslaughter, homicide, and gang-related offenses
- Domestic Violence Defense: Over 1,000 cases, including restraining orders, aggravated assault, and harassment charges
- White Collar Crime: Over 500 cases, including fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and financial crimes
- DUI and DWI Defense: Over 250 cases in municipal courts throughout New Jersey
Mr. Bar-Nadav regularly practices in Bergen County Superior Court, Hackensack Municipal Court, the New Jersey Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court, and courts across all 21 New Jersey counties.
Awards and Recognition
- Super Lawyer — SuperLawyers (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Client Rated — Martindale-Hubbell (2025)
- Avvo Rating: 10.0 (Superb) — Highest possible rating
- 10 Best Attorney — American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers — National Trial Lawyers (2016, 2017)
- Top 10 Attorney — Best of the Best Attorneys (2019)
- Top 10 Attorney — Attorney and Practice Magazine (2020)
- Featured Attorney — Lawyers of Distinction (2020)
- Top Lawyers — Bergen Magazine (2018)
- Bergen County’s Top Lawyers — Bergen Health & Life (2018)
- Client Champion Platinum — Martindale-Hubbell (2019, 2020)
- Clients’ Choice Award — Avvo
Professional Memberships
- Bergen County Bar Association (Member, 2000–Present)
- New Jersey Association for Justice (Member, 2013–Present)
- NY Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Associate Director, 2011–Present)
Client Reviews
Mr. Bar-Nadav maintains one of the strongest client review profiles among New Jersey criminal defense attorneys:
- Google Reviews: 4.9 out of 5.0 stars (407 reviews)
- Avvo Reviews: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars (101 reviews)
His clients consistently praise his dedication, honesty, courtroom skill, and ability to secure favorable outcomes in difficult cases.
Peer Endorsements
Mr. Bar-Nadav is endorsed by fellow attorneys in the New Jersey legal community. His peers describe him as a highly skilled advocate, a consummate professional, and an attorney who is devoted to achieving the best possible results for his clients.
Practice Areas
The Law Offices of Ron Bar-Nadav handles all types of criminal defense matters in New Jersey, including:
- Assault and Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crimes — Possession, Distribution, Trafficking, Manufacturing
- Fraud Crimes — White Collar, Insurance, Mortgage, Healthcare
- Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft
- Sex Crimes and Megan’s Law Violations
- Criminal Appeals
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Weapons and Gun Charges
- Theft, Robbery, and Burglary
- Juvenile Offenses
- Expungement
Areas Served
From our Hackensack office, we serve clients throughout New Jersey, including Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Essex County, Morris County, and all other New Jersey counties. We appear in municipal courts, superior courts, and federal courts across the state.
Contact Ron Bar-Nadav
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in New Jersey, contact the Law Offices of Ron Bar-Nadav for a free and confidential consultation. A strong defense begins with the right attorney.
Phone: (201) 525-1555
Office: 58-60 Main Street, Third Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Email: ron@njcriminaldefense.com
