Denis F. Driscoll
Partner
(973) 845-6700
ddriscoll@cgajlaw.com
Oakland, NJ
Biography
Denis F. Driscoll is a seasoned trial attorney with over 34 years of experience and is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. He represents clients in all areas of complex civil liability, including professional liability, product liability, and general liability claims. His practice area also includes land use, municipal defense, white collar crimes, and criminal defense. Denis is a recognized authority in Title 59 matters, regularly defending municipalities throughout New Jersey.
A former Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, Denis has extensive experience defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses, including white-collar crimes. He was promoted to Senior Trial Assistant during his tenure, where he handled homicides and major offenses within the Sex Crimes Unit. Before transitioning to private practice, he lectured at the New York State Police Academy, training new recruits. Today, he continues to teach, regularly presenting criminal law topics for New Jersey Continuing Legal Education. He has had decisions published arising out of matters prosecuted before the State of New York Supreme Court and the State of New Jersey Superior Court.
Denis has served as Municipal Prosecutor in numerous municipalities, including Denville/Mountain Lakes, Montville, Netcong, Rockaway, Morris Plains, Victory Gardens, and Ridgefield. He currently serves as Public Defender for the Township of Randolph and the Town of Dover.
Education
St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
Villanova University – School of Business B.A.
Admissions
New Jersey
New York
United States Federal Court
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New Jersey
Achievements & Awards
Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of NJ (only achieved by 2% of all NJ attorneys)
Martindale Hubbell A/V Rating (highest rating)
New Jersey Lawyer – Super Lawyer Designation (Top 5% of all NJ Attorneys)
Top Lawyer 2018 – New York Magazine
America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators