Criminal Law

When you or a loved one is arrested and charged with a crime, disorderly persons offense or motor vehicle violation the pressure is on. What is the punishment? Will I lose my license? My job? Will I go to prison? There are too many fears and questions to list. The law office focuses on answering your questions and calming your fears. Matthew J. Heagen offers a full array of legal services covering every aspect of criminal and municipal court defense. He has nearly 20 years of experience advising and representing quality people who have made mistakes. He can help you get your life back on track.

All fee agreements are discussed during the initial consultation. Fees are tailored on a case by case basis. Fair and flexible payment plans are available.

Below is a listing of the types of cases handled by the office:

• All Indictable Offenses

• Drug Charges

• Arson

• Theft

• Shoplifting

• Weapons

• Sex Crimes

• All Juvenile Delinquency Cases

• Post Conviction Relief Motions

• Megan's Law Tiering Applications

• Expungement

• Assault

• Aggravated Assault

• Manslaughter

• Drug Induced Death

• Leaving the Scene of a Fatality

• Attempt to Disarm a Police Officer

• Burglary

• Robbery

• Criminal Mischief

Municipal Court

• All Motor Vehicle Violations

• DWI

• Disorderly Persons Offenses

Matthew J. Heagen, Attorney   ~  29 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753  ~  Call  @ 732.286.9800