Severiano Emile Lisboa IV

When you think you are in trouble.  Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, manslaughter, aggravated assault, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, arson, burglary, theft, fraud, endangering the welfare of a child, cyber crimes, bribery, corruption, forgery, obstruction of justice, official misconduct in office, narcotics distribution and possession, firearms offenses, and racketeering.

He also handles cases involving misdemeanor, also known as disorderly persons, offenses throughout the State of New Jersey and contiguous areas of the State of New York. Such offenses include simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, narcotics possession, shoplifting, as well as violations of municipal ordinances and any traffic offense an individual might be charged with, including driving while intoxicated.

He also handles expungements of criminal records, juvenile matters of all kinds, domestic violence cases, Megan’s Law tiering, early termination of probation, gun permit appeals, post-conviction relief applications, and bail proceedings, in addition to a number of other matters.

Emile Lisboa is focused on providing the best possible defense for individuals accused of wrongdoing, whether they are private citizens or public officials. Emile Lisboa is a partner with Galantucci & Patuto, Esqs. – one of only a few criminal defense firms in northern New Jersey to be approved by the New Jersey State Patrolmen’s Benefit Association to represent police officers charged with criminal offenses or serious disciplinary infractions through the P.B.A. Legal Protection Plan.

Mr. Lisboa has been certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney and as a Municipal Court Law Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Bar Admissions:  New Jersey, 2002  New York, 2003  U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2009  U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2009

Languages:        Fluent in Spanish.

Features

• Adoption
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Cybercrimes
• Discrimination Cases (Race, Gender, Disability)
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Offenses
• Drugged Driving Charges
• DUI Accidents and Injuries
• Employment Contracts
• Field Sobriety Test Challenges
• Freedom of Speech Cases
• Harassment Claims
• Human Rights Advocacy
• Ignition Interlock Device Requirements
• Juvenile Offenses
• Paternity Cases
• Police Misconduct
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Prisoner Rights Cases
• Religious Rights Cases
• Repeat Offense DUI Cases
• Theft and Burglary
• Underage DUI Defense
• Union Negotiations
• Violent Crimes (Assault, Murder)
• Whistleblower Protections
• Workplace Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2003
  Currently Registered
  
  Licensed in New Jersey
  State: New Jersey
  Acquired: 2002
  Active
  
• Honors
  2019 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
  2014 - Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
  2013 - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
  2009 - Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
• Work Experience
  2007 - 2017 Attorney, Law Office of Brian J. Neary
  2003 - 2007 Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor's Office
  2002 - 2003 Law Clerk to Hon. Joseph A. Falcone, A.J.S.C., Essex County Superior Court (Nj)
• Sample of Legal Cases
  Brother of Denver Broncos Star Acquitted -
  NOT GUILTY
  Sexual Assault -
  NOT GUILTY
  Kidnapping / Sexual Assault -
  NOT GUILTY
  MURDER -
  CONVICTION REVERSED - STATEMENT SUPPRESSED
  MURDER -
  NOT GUILTY
• Associations
  2015 - Present
  National College of DUI Defense
  New York State Bar Association
  New Jersey State Bar Association
• Education
  2002 - Rutgers University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  1999 - Rutgers College - B.A.
• Speaking Engagements
  2019 - K-9 Searches Gone Bad - OPD-Continuing Education
  2017 - Criminal Justice Reform - Bergen County Bar Association, CLE Committee
  2016 - Drugged Driving / DRE - State v. John Menzel
  2012 - Municipal Court Practice - ABC's of Municipal Court Practice
  2008 - Cross examination - Criminal Trial Presentation
• Languages
  Spanish - Native / Fluent
  English - Native / Fluent

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