We stand between You and the System

A former cop fighting on your side

My Commitment: Protecting You & Fighting for the Best Possible Outcome

When you choose Attorney Joseph M. Horn, you’re getting a veteran litigator who will:

  • Thoroughly investigate your case and uncover any mitigating factors

  • Present a compelling defense to prosecutors and continually push for the lowest penalty

  • Show you're prepared to go to trial when it’s in your best interest—many prosecutors respect that resolve

Why I’m the Right Choice

✔️ Deep legal and institutional knowledge
As a former New Jersey police officer of over 20 years and a criminal defense lawyer for more than 24 years, I understand how the system works—and how to protect you.

✔️ Certified instructor & guest lecturer
I train law enforcement through the NJ Police Training Commission and have lectured at Rutgers School of Law, William Paterson, Ramapo College, and Bergen Community College.

✔️ Recognized excellence in legal practice

  • Named to the NJ Super Lawyers list

  • Honored as Bergen County Top Lawyer by Bergen Magazine

  • Active member of legal communities across NJ, NY & PA

  • Partnered with nonprofit organizations supporting access to justice

A Tough, Skilled, and Results‑Driven Defense

If you want an attorney who combines insider insight, courtroom grit, and real-world results, you’ve come to the right place. Click below to get started with a confidential, no‑obligation consultation.

Areas of Practice

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What people are saying

  • "Mr. Horn's professionalism and compassion made a very difficult situation much easier to bear. He took charge of every detail, communicated clearly throughout the process, and achieved an outcome that far exceeded my expectations. With Mr. Horn representing me, the stress melted away – I knew my case was in the best possible hands. If you need legal help, look no further."

    Thinker 4ward

  • "If you’re looking for a team of lawyers that solve problems rather than erect roadblocks, Joseph M. Horn, Esq. “ I was in the wrong place at the wrong time “ and acquired an offense that would’ve permanently ruined my life. I was referred to Joseph by a friend who also went through a legal situation where his freedom was in jeopardy. I truly believe that there’s a devine blessing on Joseph and his team!! If you’re an honest hardworking person who runs into a situation that’s beyond your control call Joseph!! Thank you for treating me with respect, kindness and understanding. A special thanks to Michael Hartley."

    K Ort

  • Unfortunately over the years I found myself having to appear in court facing loss of license and possible incarceration. I did my research and found Joseph Horn. He has represented me in 3 Court appearances . He had them all dismissed. He is gifted defense attorney!!

    Chris McElroy

  • "Joe took my son's DUI case where he was issued numerous motor vehicle summonses. Joe's former police officer experience along with his legal expertise helped reduce the summonses issued. He produced reliable resources who examined the incident and determined that the breath tests were incorrectly administered, which resulted in my son walking away with minimal charges. Joe is amazing. He is friendly, easy to talk to and gives detailed direction and explanations. I'm more than satisfied with his service and recommend his office. Thank you, Joe for all you do. Be well."

    Gloria Rivera

  • "From the moment I walked into his office 2 years ago when my life and career was crumbling apart, Joe put me at ease. He is confident in himself and demands that you are confident in yourself. He had more concern about me as a person and my own personal life and family then the huge case that he was about to take on. Like I said he put me at ease and earned not only my trust but my family's as well.Joe has gone above and beyond what he was paid to do, acting not only as my counsel but treated me as family and a caring friend. He has been there for me in more ways than one and I never expected that from an attorney. Joe puts you first before anything else, the man has worked countless hours on his own time for me and has never put me under pressure financially, matter of fact he never even mentioned it. Joe I cant thank you enough for all that you have done for me, your understanding, compassion, work ethic and just being there when I needed you. This is a heartfelt review that you deserve and to anyone that is in a tough spot in life and is worried sick like I was, I hope this review will steer you towards Joe and put you at ease. Thanks again Joe,"

    Justin Delabruyere

  • "Joe is hands down one of the best attorneys around. Joe and his staff will go out of their way to fight for you when you need it most. Joan in the office is exceptional as well being readily available and prompt with any and all questions you may have. Superior knowledge of the law and exemplary customer service are what you will get with the Law Offices of Joseph Horn. Would highly recommend! A+++!"

    Cerebrus Transport

  • "Where do I even begin from day 1 of meeting Joe and presenting my case to him I felt totally confident. I never really got in trouble like this before , and the charge was a total misunderstanding but it could have went either way . By me not knowing what to expect , he made me feel comfortable and relaxed the whole process . The charge was serious and could have impacted my whole life (job etc) depending on the result. He helped me calm down , and take it day by day by guiding me with info with steps to take to help and in the end it was the best outcome . If anyone needs any lawyer get on the phone with Joe immediately don’t hesitate he’s the best lawyer anyone can ask for ! You won’t be disappointed ! Thank you Joe for your phenomenal services 👍🏻👍🏻 as well as his assistant Mr. Mike Hartley was also a great help for me ! He took over my case at the halfway point near the end , when it kept getting delayed and postponed from the pandemic and he arranged a zoom hearing and got it taken care of for me . If you ever need any help please give a shout out to them ! They will help and take care of you and leave you feeling confident as can be , right till the end of the case ! The best you can ask for right here , thanks again guys ! Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value"

    DM

  • "Joe's knowledge and experience is exceptional! Very rarely do you get an attorney who creates such a personal relationship with his clients. Bottom line, he cares. Combined with his professionalism and talent, Joe is an attorney that I would recommend highly! Words can not express our appreciation to Joe for personally and professionally helping us through a truly life altering experience."

    DMMC

  • "I hire Joseph as my attorney for some traffic violations I had and man did he do a great job!! The best thing I can say about his service is that you don't have to worry about one thing. He takes care of it all which gave me great peace of mind. No taking time off from my business and losing money to go to court. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good lawyer for a fair price."

    Radamus Mendez

  • "I have used Joe Horn on numerous occasions and the outcome is always the best. Through Joe's numerous years as a law enforcement officer and as a lawyer his contacts/knowledge are extensive. As far as maintaining contact with me, Joe was on vacation in another country and was still emailing about my case that was 3 weeks away. The man is top notch lawyer and person, and you would be doing a disservice to yourself. Thanks Joe"

    Brian Lowe

  • "Mr. Horn is a true professional in every sense of the word, great communicator, he promptly answered any questions I had, he was always on time, and I've felt like like he always had my best interests at hand. In my opinion, it is hard to find attorneys who have integrity and who take pride in their profession, and Joe is among one of the few attorneys I would trust."

    Sergio A

  • "Joe literally saved my life. He was great to work with and constantly kept in touch via text and calls. My case was very sensitive and he handled everything in a professional matter. The outcome of my case was even better then I expected and I couldn’t be more grateful for the work he did. My husband has also hired him on different occasions and all cases ended well. Thank you Joe!"

    Maria Jerez

  • "Great Attorney. I have hired Mr. Josph horn for my son and he was very professional, knowledgeable and the most importantly very compassionate. He did a great job negotiating with the prosecutor and that ended up with great result. I am personally very happy with him and definitely will recommend to others who are looking for any defence legal assistance."

    Syed Ali

  • "Most will agree that while traveling on life's journey, the road sometimes bends. Unforeseen circumstances requires one to search for a knowledgeable and competent attorney. While representing me, Mr. Joesph Horn proved he was just that, knowledgeable and competent. Mr. Horn's calm and empathetic demeanor along with his legal knowledge was very comforting to me and my wife. I am eternally grateful for his service and hereby recommend Mr. Joseph Horn without reservation."

    Aisha Ali

  • "In another lifetime, Mr. Joseph Horn would have been crucified - I've personally witnessed this man perform a miracle in the courtroom! He is compassionate, you can tell he loves what he does, which is to help people who have come across unfortunate circumstances. He is extremely knowledgeable with the law, and listens and responds to your questions and needs. He responds to you in a timely manner (extremely responsive), which is important and great. I would 5/5 refer him, he's amazing."

    Kwang Joo

  • "I have needed Joe’s legal expertise and services on several occasions. I have always been satisfied with the outcomes of the dilemmas I far too often find myself in. Most importantly for me is Joe’s ability to listen attentively and speak to me like a everyday person. Joe has always worked to obtain the end results that were best for me. It’s very obvious to me that Joe puts the time in and truly gives every case the attention it needs."

    Bruce Grasing

  • "I’m a real person a US Army veteran I was Charged in the state of New Jersey I looked for help from Top Lawyers !!! they had no hope only plea deals that would destroy my life ! Joseph horn stepped up and I am free today I’m thankful everyday for what he’s done for me and my family he has methods that prove he’s one of the best other lawyers left a courtroom congratulating him I have never met another like him he’s a lawyer with heart !!! It really made the difference he’s 100% amazing he’s still MY Lawyer!! Now and if need him ever he’s contacted me to see how I’m doing start to finish . I put my life in his hands and he did an absolutely outstanding job !!! Adam C New Jersey"

    Adam Charman

  • "Joe, Thank You for all of the help and guidance that you provided to my young daughter and I. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your honesty, intelligent, knowledgeable, pragmatic, responsive and genuinely caring approach. I so sincerely appreciate your experienced, caring and informed counsel, and a great outcome to an unfortunate situation! You are a role model. For anyone who needs an attorney, I hope they are lucky enough to find and hire Joe."

    Kevin MacKay

  • "Mr. Horn Is an exceptional person to work with. Very reliable, honest, fair and very reasonable. Worth every penny and then some. He is always willing to work with you and gives you his personal advice to guide you in the right direction. Mr. Horn always responds back in a timely manner even while on vacation. He takes excellent care of his clients. Will send referrals his way and will use his services again in the future if needed. Thank you for everything."

    Stefan Keco

  • "Where do I start... Mr. Horn is a professional from the time you meet him until the time he gets you the result you deserve! He helped my husband vindicate himself on a serious 5 count grand jury indictment. He was set up by a crooked cop and after 20 months and hours of court time (5 hours round trip for Mr. Horn) he made sure that the officer was held accountable, when he rigorously questioned him on the stand!!! We won the case!!! Never once did he try and up-sell us or try and squeeze us for money. He treated us like family and he never complained. Besides being a retired police officer, his patients and presence in the courtroom are bar-none! Ty Mr. Horn!!!"

    Faye Basile

  • Joseph Horn is a really good attorney and most of all well explained and professional also very dedicated to help his clients. I recommend anyone to trust this attorney his a good guy !!! And will do anything to help you or any one with any legal matter . 👍worth every penny!!!!💯💯 …

    Christopher Ali

  • Joe, I'm happy to say I'm finished paying off my fine! I'm truly so grateful for you, you took the time to explain the situation to me and how everything worked. I had no idea what I was facing, but you explained to me the possible outcomes. You put me at such ease keeping me updated on everything! Your expertise gave me the BEST possible outcome I could imagine! I kindly thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting me through that situation, and for believing in me as a person. I HIGHLY recommend anyone dealing with a legal situation to CALL JOE!! HE WILL GET YOU THROUGH IT! JUST LISTEN!!

    A B

  • I never wrote a review before but I feel compelled to let anyone out there who needs a attorney just give Joseph Horn a call. I have retained a few attorneys in the past but I never received the personal attention Joseph Horn had givin to my situation .I will never need to look for a attorney again. He is just the best.

    Chris McElroy

  • Where should I start Joseph is a amazing person. When this guy says he can help you he really means it he's the type of person that makes you feel like you are a top priority. I highly recommend if you have reason for a lawyer big or small you should reach out to Joseph.

    Chris Frazier

  • Joe really fought for me in the courtroom! He prepares for trial like he's defending himself or a close family member. His advice was spot on and conscientious. A lawyer you can trust! Thanks Joe!

    Frank Manzo

  • Mr Horn has represented my wife and I on very serious charges. He done a amazing job I recommend him for anyone in need for real help. I can not thank him enough and will only ever use him if I'm in need. He is not only my only choice for a laywer but has become a friend.

    Robert Mann

  • Joe defended me in a town he hasn’t practiced in, previously. Conducted himself in a highly professional manner and gained my trust immediately. He cleared me and gave me justice. Highly recommend

    aroser45

  • Mr. Horn is the epitome of professionalism, he conducts himself in a honest and straight-forward manner, he is both ethical and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend Mr. Horn to anyone in need of a an attorney with a wide breadth of experience. -

    Jessica Fuentes

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