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Jeffrey Evan Gold has been called "the dean" of New Jersey drunk driving lawyers (Star-Ledger, 12/18/11, 2/16/11). With over 40 years of experience in criminal and DWI / DUI charges, Jeff Gold has defended thousands of drunk driving cases.
He is certified in both Alcotest MkIIIc breath testing and NHTSA field sobriety testing.
He is well known throughout the State of New Jersey as a leader in DWI defense. In fact, not only is he is the only lawyer to have been awarded the New Jersey State Bar's highest award in the field more than once, he has won it three times!. He teaches advanced DWI courses to other lawyers, judges and prosecutors throughout the State and was awarded the 2013 NJICLE Distinguished Service Award
There is no doubt why Jeff Gold is well known in New Jersey as a DWI lawyer's lawyer.
Mr. Gold is perhaps best known for his work in the field of DUI defense; he has lectured extensively, and appeared in several high profile and precedent setting cases in this area. He was lead defense counsel in State v. Foley (2004) the first case in the U.S. to restrict the use of the new “Alcotest 7110″ breath testing device used in drunk driving (i.e. DWI, DUI) cases. He then represented the amicus New Jersey State Bar Association in the landmark case State v Chun (2008) (and Chun II 2013) where the N.J. Supreme Court placed many conditions on the use of the Alcotest as evidence in DWI cases, State v Cahill, (2013) dismissing a DWI for lack of a speedy trial, State v Ciancaglini, (2012) holding that a “refusal” to take a breath test charge is not a prior DWI for sentencing, and State v ODriscoll. (2013) on refusals as well. In State v Revie (2015) Mr. Gold represented the State Bar successfully in getting the Supreme Court to rule that a defendant has the right to two DWI "stepdowns" when more than 10 years have elapsed between prior DWIs. In State v Atkins (2015) the Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Gold’s position that there is no good faith exception in NJ to the warrant requirement for police to get blood in a DWI In State v Witt (2015) Supreme Court ruled for Mr. Gold’ defense of the requirement that police get a warrant to search most cars. State v Denelsbeck (2015) was a csse where the court will decided third offender DWI are not entitled to jury trial but would be if the State increases DWI penalties. In State v Robertson (2017), Mr Gold represented the State Bar successfully in obtaining a ruling that Municipal Court defendants are presumed to be entitled to a stay of drivers license suspension pending appeal. In State v Cassidy (2018) Mr. Gold was involved in defending the requirement that a thermometer be used before calibration of the Alcotest. See also State v Sparks, (1993) holding the State could not use a lab report to prove drug defendant’s guilt without complete and strict adherence to the statutory procedure.
Mr. Gold is perhaps best known for his work in the field of DUI defense; he has lectured extensively, and appeared in several high profile and precedent setting cases in this area. He was lead defense counsel in State v. Foley (2004) the first case in the U.S. to restrict the use of the new “Alcotest 7110″ breath testing device used in drunk driving (i.e. DWI, DUI) cases. He then represented the amicus New Jersey State Bar Association in the landmark case State v Chun (2008) (and Chun II 2013) where the N.J. Supreme Court placed many conditions on the use of the Alcotest as evidence in DWI cases, State v Cahill, (2013) dismissing a DWI for lack of a speedy trial, State v Ciancaglini, (2012) holding that a “refusal” to take a breath test charge is not a prior DWI for sentencing, and State v ODriscoll. (2013) on refusals as well. In State v Revie (2015) Mr. Gold represented the State Bar successfully in getting the Supreme Court to rule that a defendant has the right to two DWI "stepdowns" when more than 10 years have elapsed between prior DWIs. In State v Atkins (2015) the Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Gold’s position that there is no good faith exception in NJ to the warrant requirement for police to get blood in a DWI
In State v Witt (2015) Supreme Court ruled for Mr. Gold’ defense of the requirement that police get a warrant to search most cars. State v Denelsbeck (2015) was a csse where the court will decided third offender DWI are not entitled to jury trial but would be if the State increases DWI penalties. In State v Robertson (2017), Mr Gold represented the State Bar successfully in obtaining a ruling that Municipal Court defendants are presumed to be entitled to a stay of drivers license suspension pending appeal. In State v Cassidy (2018) Mr. Gold was involved in defending the requirement that a thermometer be used before calibration of the Alcotest. See also State v Sparks, (1993) holding the State could not use a lab report to prove drug defendant’s guilt without complete and strict adherence to the statutory procedure Some of Mr. Gold cases of distinction:
State v. Foley (2004) the first case in the U.S. to restrict the use of the new “Alcotest 7110″ breath testing device used in drunk driving (i.e. DWI, DUI) cases.
State v Chun (2008) NJ Supreme Court and State v Chun II (2013) NJ Supreme Court placed many conditions on the use of the Alcotest as evidence in DWI cases.
State v Cahill, (2013) NJ Supreme Court dismissing DWI for lack of a speedy trial.
State v Ciancaglini, (2012) NJ Supreme Court holding that a “refusal” to take a breath test charge is not a prior DWI for sentencing.
State v O'Driscoll, (2013) NJ Supreme Court on refusals as well.
State v Revie, (2015) NJ Supreme Court held that a defendant has the right to two DWI "stepdowns" when more than 10 years have elapsed between prior DWIs.
State v Atkins (2015) NJ Supreme Court agreed with Mr. Gold’s position that there is no good faith exception in NJ to the warrant requirement for police to get blood in a DWI.
State v Witt (2015) NJ Supreme Court ruled for Mr. Gold’ defense of the requirement that police get a warrant to search most cars.
State v Denelsbeck (2015) NJ Supreme Court decided third offender DWI are not entitled to jury trial but would be if the State increases DWI penalties any further.
State v Robertson (2017), NJ Supreme Court held that Municipal Court defendants are presumed to be entitled to a stay of drivers license suspension pending appeal.
State v Cassidy (2018) NJ Supreme Court held that any breath test with and Alcotest 7110 mkIII not calibrated with the use of a thermometer is inadmissible .
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INDEPENDENTLY RATED A PERFECT "10.0 SUPERB"
Jeffrey Evan Gold scores a perfect "10.0 Superb" professional legal rating from the independent AVVO ratings organization.
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HIGHEST AWARDS AND LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD
In addition to being named Municipal Court “Attorney of the Year” by the N.J. State Bar Assn. in 2012, 2008 and 2004, Mr. Gold has been awarded the 2013 Distinguished Service Award by the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, as well as awarded the New Jersey State Bar’s “Amicus Curiae
Award” in 2108, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2011 and 2008. Mr. Gold has twice been Chair of the New Jersey State Bar
Municipal Court Practice Section, three times Chair of the Burlington County
Bench and Bar Criminal Law Committee and four times as Chair of the Municipal
Court Committee. He was also appointed Chair of the Municipal Court Committee
of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer- New Jersey. He has served on the Supreme Court Committees on "Municipal Court Practice", "Municipal Court Trial Certification", and "Criminal and Quasi Criminal Discovery". He has been
moderator and speaker at countless seminars on DWI, DUI, Drunk Driving,
Criminal Law, Municipal Court, etc. Mr.
Gold is also a former Asst. Burlington County Prosecutor and was a Police
Academy instructor on the subject of Search and Seizure.
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Jeff Gold is also a regular TV Legal Analyst and has appeared countless times on CNN, Fox News, HLN, ABC, NBC and has been a regular on the Emmy winning Its Your Call on TCN and has commenting on such cases as O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Martha Stewart, Scott Peterson, Jon-Benet Ramsey, Casey Anthony, Jerry Sandusky, Trayvon Martin, John Edwards, Jerry Sandusky, Drew Peterson, James Holmes, Jodi Arias, George Zimmerman, and almost every other major case of our times .
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"Due to his stamina and determination, Gold was named Attorney of the Year by the New Jersey State Bar Association"
Philadelphia Inquirer, 8-8-04.
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"This is an award given the lawyer, judge or prosecutor who has done the most to advance municipal court practice... Gold was the only person to have won this award twice."
Courier Post, 8-26-08
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Gold was recognized as the "point man on the Alcotest attack" having handled both of the only the two cases on the scientific reliability of that breath testing device in the entire nation.
New Jersey Lawyer , 11-3-08
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"Jeffrey Evan Gold is the immediate past chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association's Municipal Court Section and was active in the push to see the specialty (Municipal Court Trial Certification) recognized. Gold is one of the state's leading drunken driving legal experts and was the first to challenge the introduction of the Alcotest 7110, the breath test that replaced the breathalyzer in New Jersey."
New Jersey Law Journal, June 2011
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"...Gold (is) considered the dean of New Jersey's municipal (court) lawyers ..."
Star-Ledger 2-16-11
" ... Jeffrey Gold (is) considered the dean of Municipal (court) Attorneys in the State"
Star-Ledger 12-18-11
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JEFFREY EVAN GOLD was selected as 2013 "Super Lawyer"
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Jeff Gold has been selected by South Jersey Magazine as "Awesome Attorney" in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015!
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