Carl Scott Spector

I'm Carl Spector and I have been providing my client's with effective defense in criminal law cases since 1992. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for six years in Bronx County, New York. While working there I learned all about how the prosecutors office and the police work within the criminal justice system. I attended State University of New York at Buffalo where I received my B.A. degree. I then went to Nova Southeastern University in Florida where I received my law degree (J.D.). I am currently admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and am an inactive member for the Florida bar. I also served as a Municipal Prosecutor for three years in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Ever since 1992, I have been making sure that my client's receive the best possible result in the courtroom. My skills vary; therefore, I have tried many complicated criminal cases including, arson and murder. I understand that the process can be very confusing and stressful, so I make sure to talk to my clients often, answer all their questions, and make sure they understand everything correctly. In 2009 I began working as a Municipal Prosecutor in a large community in Bergen County. In order to better educate other attorneys in the field of criminal law, I have written and taught a Continuing Legal Education course that is certified by the state of New York. I am currently on the staff of Strayer University as an Adjunct Professor teaching online an undergraduate class, Introduction to Criminal Justice. I currently have offices in New York and New Jersey. One of the most frightening experiences in a person's life is being charged with a crime, especially if that person has never had any experience with the criminal justice system. All of a sudden you are pushed into a world of confusion and stress and you don't know how to get out. This stress can be very overwhelming. Let me help you like I have helped so many others.

State University of New York - Buffalo

B.A.

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (1986) | Law

1983 - 1986

Founder

Law Office of Carl Spector

1992 - Current

Presently engaged in the Practice of Law.

Municipal Prosecutor - Fair Lawn, NJ

New Jersey Municipal Prosecutor

2008 - 2010

Prosecuted all crimes and traffic infractions including DWI/DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes and shoplifting.

Assistant District Attorney

Bronx County, New York

1986 - 1992

Prosecuted many types of cases from misdemeanors to homicide.

Criminal Cases From Arrest to Trial in New York

Lorman Education Services Publication

The Anatomy of a Criminal Law Case, 16 Hour Bridge-The-Gap, City Bar Center for Continuing Legal Education

May 27, 2009

City Bar Center for Continuing Legal Education

Top New York Lawyers

Arrive Magazine

2011

Client's Choice Award 2020

AVVO

New Jersey State Bar

Member

Current

New York State Bar  # 2115954

Member

1987 - Current

New Jersey

Since 1986

New York

Since 1987

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Q. if you already won an appeal is it a bad sign that supreme court will be hearing it? Prosecutor has appealed to them. I

March 26, 2021

A: It is a sign that the State does not agree with the lower courts decision and the State wishes to have further review.

Q. Is it legal for a official to use torture to get you to agree to take a plea?

July 28, 2020

A: No, it would not be legal to use torture to get a plea.

Q. Hi I need a pro bono lawyer for a federal criminal investigation, where i can find it?

July 10, 2020

A: There is a Federal Defenders Office in the New Jersey Federal District that you could speak with.