Violent Crime Attorney

Michael Brett Roberts has believed, from an early age, that every person accused of a crime deserves a zealous defense. No matter your age, ethnicity, gender or past, Michael feels you need your attorney fighting for you like he would fight for his own freedom, money or reputation. Michael believes that good people make mistakes and he believes in second chances.

For the past 9 year, Michael has been honing his craft by taking on tough cases, dealing with difficult judges and prosecutors. Most importantly he has honed his skills by helping his clients combat their charges and protect their freedom. He has handled matters ranging from domestic violence, possession and distribution of CDS, to 1st degree murder.

He was honored to be awarded the New Jersey Law Journal New Leaders of the Bar Award in 2015 and 2016. In addition, he was awarded the Middlesex County Bar 2015 Young Lawyer of the Year. He has been recognized as a rising star by Super Lawyers for the past three years. Michael has also been featured on local television speaking on gun rights, firearm laws and bail reform. He has been a featured presenter to other lawyers on various topics throughout New Jersey. Michael proudly serves as a Trustee to the Middlesex County Bar Foundation, a Trustee to the New Jersey State Bar Criminal Section, and is the head coach to the Rutgers University Mock Trial, the same University where Michael earned his J.D. and his bachelors in political science and philosophy.

Matthew Teeter graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2008, having majored in Criminal Justice with a focus in Forensic Investigation. While obtaining his degree, he successfully completed an internship with the New Jersey State Police Ballistics Unit in Hamilton, New Jersey. It was there where he learned about comparative bullet/lead analysis, the examination and test firing of firearms, and forensic ballistic testimony in New Jersey courts.

In 2012, Matt obtained his J.D. from Faulkner University – Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. While in law school, Matt served as President of the Student Bar Association, was appointed an Executive Board Member of the Board of Advocates, and represented his school at the 2011 Annual American Bar Association Meeting. During this time, Matt also applied his talents to the Mediation Clinic, where he negotiated settlements for the Honorable Sharon Yates. For the past three years his focus has been devoted to criminal law, criminal procedure and trial advocacy.

Matt’s passion is best demonstrated in the courtroom. He thoroughly enjoys representing individuals facing serious criminal penalties and consequences within the state of New Jersey. Matt limits his practice to criminal law, traffic offenses, DWI/DUI, restraining orders and juvenile delinquency matters. As a former casino card dealer in Atlantic City, Matt exclusively handles all of the firm’s underage gambling matters.

Matt has also appeared on the radio in New York City to discuss legal issues and was a speaker at the New Jersey State Bar’s 2016 Hot Topics in Criminal Law Seminar, lecturing on underage gambling law. Aside from practicing law, Matt is an avid fisherman and sports fan.