Criminal Law

The Law Office of Sharon Bittner Kean provides provides professional, aggressive legal defense to clients who have been accused of crimes. We thoroughly prepare our client’s cases to provide them with the best defense. The firm is committed to the effective representation of our clients from the initial investigation, through trial and appeal if necessary. Additionally, we assist clients who have an arrest or criminal conviction to petition the court for an expungement to clear their criminal record.

The firm regularly handles the following criminal law matters:

* Theft
* Fraud
* Aggravated Assault
* Terroristic Threats
* Weapons Possession
* Burglary
* Robbery
* Conspiracy
* Homicide
* White Collar
* Drug Offenses
* Expungements
* DUI/DWI
* Disorderly Persons Offenses
* Traffic Violations
* Criminal Mischief
* Sex Crimes
* Receiving Stolen Property
* Endangering the Welfare of a child

Family Law

This firm is sensitive to the emotional issues involved with divorce, child custody and other matters of family law. Every client’s circumstances and legal issues are unique. While some cases require aggressive court room litigation other cases may be quickly and amicably resolved by negotiation or mediation. In either case, we will ensure that your needs are met and your rights and property are protected.

This firm regularly handles the following family law matters:

* Prenuptial Agreements
* Separation Agreements
* Divorce
* Child Support
* Child Abuse and Neglect
* Spousal Support
* Equitable Distribution
* Child Custody
* Visitation
* Adoption
* Parental Rights
* Post Judgment Applications
* Domestic Partnerships
* Grandparent Visitation
* Domestic Violence
* Restraining Orders
* Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) actions
* Juvenile Proceedings
* Removal or Prevention of Removal of Children from New Jersey

Appeals Courts

Ms. Kean’s appellate practice before the:

* New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
* New Jersey Supreme Court
* United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

has resulted in the granting of new trials, the reversal of criminal convictions and in published decisions in several different areas of law. See Published Court Cases and Trials.

Overview of Legal Services

Adoption
Assault
Burglary
Child and Spousal Support
Child Custody
Conspiracy
Criminal Law including Theft
Divorce
Domestic Violence
DYFS
Fraud
Grandparent Visitation
Parents Rights
Post Judgment Applications and Juvenile Proceedings Appeals to the New Jersey Supreme Court and New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division Civil and Administrative Actions such as Megans Law hearings and Tenure Proceedings
Restraining Orders
Robbery
Separation Agreements
Sex Crimes
State and Municipal Court Proceedings Family Law including Prenuptial Agreements
Terroristic Threats
Traffic Violations and Expungements Federal
Visitation
White Collar and Drug Offenses DWI