Lee Vartan, Criminal Defense Attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
Roseland New, NJ
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Lee Vartan is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense.
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- Roseland, NEW JERSEY
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- Handles Criminal Defense matters from Roseland, NEW JERSEY.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).
About Lee Vartan: Lee Vartan is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense.
Areas of practice
Lee's practice areas in Roseland
Lee concentrates on criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Lee takes criminal defense matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lee Vartan, criminal defense attorney serving Roseland
Lee Vartan is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Lee works from Roseland, New Jersey and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Lee Vartan is a highly regarded criminal defense and trial attorney who handles high-stakes investigations and litigation in New Jersey and throughout the region. He regularly represents individuals in significant prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Attorney Generals’ Offices, and local prosecutors, as well as companies in high-stakes investigations brought by criminal and civil regulators.
Clients choose Lee not only because he has successfully tried more than a dozen criminal jury trials in federal and state courts, but also for his significant experience at all levels of federal and state government. Before becoming a defense attorney, Lee was a federal prosecutor in New Jersey, Counsel to the Governor of New Jersey, and the First Assistant Attorney General in New Jersey, the second-highest ranking position in the Attorney General’s Office, charged with oversight of all criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions, as well as the New Jersey State Police and the Division of Gaming Enforcement. Lee also has close ties with top leaders at the Department of Justice and is regularly called upon to intervene in the most difficult and sensitive cases.
Lee has successfully represented members of Congress, top advisors to the Governor of New Jersey, a former chief of staff to a U.S. Senator, top law enforcement officials, a world-renowned fashion designer, and hedge fund managers, as well as some of the region’s best known and most successful companies. In 2024, he secured the full acquittal after trial of a prominent rabbi in Lakewood, New Jersey who founded a special needs school. In 2025, he secured the full dismissal of an indictment against a prominent New Jersey attorney in what was one of the New Jersey Attorney General’s most notable recent prosecutions.
Because of Lee’s extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts, he also maintains an active civil litigation practice – having served as lead trial counsel for one of the country’s largest utility companies and some of the region’s biggest businesses.
Previously, the State of New Jersey selected Lee to serve as the trustee for Eldorado Resorts, Inc.’s $1.85 billion acquisition of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. in Atlantic City. In that role, Lee monitored the day-to-day operations of Eldorado Resorts in Atlantic City while the State investigated the company for casino licensure.
Lee is also co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law Team. While serving in the Attorney General’s Office, Lee was responsible for helping to author the regulations for New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA) and vetting and approving applicants for licensure. He has used that experience to guide and position cannabis companies from across the country for entry into New Jersey’s burgeoning market.
Lee is a former adjunct professor at Seton Hall University School of Law where he taught a course on federal criminal practice and cybercrimes. He is regularly quoted in Bloomberg, The Associated Press, The Star-Ledger, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, among other publications, on criminal prosecutions and criminal practice.
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Working with Lee on a criminal defense matter
Lee Vartan is a highly regarded criminal defense and trial attorney who handles high-stakes investigations and litigation in New Jersey and throughout the region. He regularly represents individuals in significant prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Attorney Generals’ Offices, and local prosecutors, as well as companies in high-stakes investigations brought by criminal and civil…
Who Lee represents
Lee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense matters in Roseland and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Lee studied and practices
Harvard University
J.D. · 2003
Lee studied at J.D. in Harvard University.
Law school and academic background
Lee completed J.D. in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lee runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Lee's legal honors and published work
Lee has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).
Locations
Lee Vartan's office in Roseland
Lee's primary office is at 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey, 07068. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Lee Vartan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lee
Lee discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lee's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lee Vartan
How much does it cost to hire Lee for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lee offer a free consultation?
Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Lee's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Roseland?
Lee is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lee will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Lee?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lee accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Lee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Roseland, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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