Montclair Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family, & Tax Law Firm
Serving all of New Jersey

The Law Office of Sean L. Branigan provides skilled legal representation to clients throughout New Jersey. The Montclair law firm is dedicated to offering client-conscious services that focus on fulfilling your specific legal needs.

Firm founder Sean Branigan is a Montclair native deeply connected to the community. He combines a thorough understanding of the local court system with “street smarts” to provide clients excellent representation and personal service.

The firm represents clients throughout New Jersey with legal problems in:

Divorce & Family Law:
Sean L. Branigan & Associates focuses primarily on matrimonial law. Mr. Branigan is a former Family Attorney for the State of New Jersey and now has a private practice out of 114 Elm Street in Montclair, New Jersey. Concentrating on Divorce, the firm handles all aspects from start to finish at a fair price: Alimony and Spousal Support, Child Custody and Support, Marital Property Distribution. When the relationship is over, you need to consider the lawyer you choose. Have faith in a local expert to protect your rights and the best interests of your children. Sean Branigan, Esq. is a well known deeply connected Divorce Lawyer who is hired to protect you and you alone. They do not work for the court, they work for you. Many complex issues may arise with your children and your Marital Assets, including: home(s), 401(K) & retirements plans, small businesses, stocks, bonds, bank accounts, debts, etc. Divorce is a traumatic experience and many people are unaware of their rights and the severe consequences that follow.

Criminal Defense:
Sean L. Branigan & Associates handles All Courts and All Crimes. Mr. Branigan is a former Criminal Attorney for the State of New Jersey and represents people like you in his private practice. When criminal charges are levied against you it is traumatic. With a charge or charges are hanging over your head it is hard to bear. Every person such as yourself is entitled to have a lawyer defend them from government prosecution. Whether it is getting an acquittal at trial, a dismissal, or a plea bargain, Mr. Branigan is a hard nosed criminal litigator. You are presumed innocent in a court of law and do not have to speak to police. This is the worst mistake most defendants make. When you have been charged, and retain Mr. Branigan, he quickly sends a letter of representation to the court. You will then be plead not guilty. Mr. Branigan quickly obtains full "discovery" which is any and all evidence against you. This includes any police reports, witness statements, video/audio recordings, other evidence which may be used against you. Then the defense strategy begins. You have a right to protect yourself with a defense lawyer. Criminal charges are too serious not to go with a professional criminal attorney. Try an experienced litigator like Mr. Branigan. He handles, Federal, State, County, and Township cases.

Immigration law:
A Federal Law System, Immigration Law is the same in all fifty (50) states. We handle Visas, Green cards, Citizenship both for private people such as you and for businesses large and small.

Municipal Law:
Sean L. Branigan frequents the Municipalities of New Jersey. From a minor careless driving ticket to a DWI charge, Mr. Branigan has handled it successfully. Sean Branigan can draw on his experience as a defense attorney for the State of New Jersey and apply his knowledge in defending you in local court. From a costly speeding ticket increasing your insurance premiums to a criminal charge, you have the right to minimize the damage that the state may inflict on you. When a municipality has jurisdiction over you, you need to protect your rights as the prosecutor will not.

Serious Injuries:
When the injury is serious or death has occurred Mr. Branigan can help those responsible pay for what they have done or failed to do. Mr. Branigan does not handle sore neck and sore back cases. Only severe injuries such as a broken bone or fatality. These injury cases are the only type taken on a contingent basis. This means Sean L. Branigan & Associates will only be paid 1/3 (33%) or what he wins for you. Cases such as these must have an objective verifiable injury with someone at fault and Mr. Branigan will not represent frivolous injury cases. If the injury is all too real and serious, give him a call.

Juvenile Law: Minors are prosecuted in a system that is entirely different than adult offenders. If your child is suspected or accused of a crime, you need an attorney with a comprehensive understanding of the juvenile system.

Tax Law: Do you have state or federal tax problems? A skilled tax law attorney will help you confront your issues head-on. The firm handles tax-related problems including but not limited to audits, appeals, evasion / fraud defense and state sales tax interest and penalty problems.

Wills, Trusts, & Estates: Asset protection and planning for a stable financial future can be accomplished by creating a will, trust or estate plan. Protect yourself and the ones you love by calling 973.744.2223 today.

Entertainment Law: From drafting and negotiating contracts to advising you on your intellectual property rights, the Law Office of Sean L. Branigan will help you manage your career in the sports or entertainment industry.

Real Estate Law: The firm handles a wide array of real estate issues, including but not limited to closings, contracts, landlord / tenant issues, easements, and property disputes.

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Immigration law - service in all 50 states, nearly 1000 immigration cases handled. Criminal law - current states attorney and former Federal Court employee. Tax law - protect yourself for pennys on the dollar. Divorce and family law - let our family help protect yours. Landlord Tenant/ property management - personal experience with landlord tenant issues.

• Have you been accused of a crime in New Jersey?
  Sean Branigan is a former Federal Court employee and current state attorney. Get experience and understanding on your side.
• Are you having federal or state tax problems?
  Protect yourself for literally pennys on the dollar. Sean has 15 years of business experience and is a current business owner. IRS Audit? Wage garnishment? Property lein? Let us help.
• Do you need assistance filing a visa petition?
  We can help clients in all 50 states.

A deeply connected New Jersey lawyer can help. Contact the Law Office of Sean L. Branigan to find out how.

By contacting the law office in Montclair, New Jersey, you are placing your legal concerns in competent and capable hands. Do not face your legal challenge alone. Call 973.744.2223 for a free initial 30 minute consultation to discuss your specific case. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available by request. All major credit cards are accepted.

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Serving clients throughout Essex, Bergen, Cumberland, Hudson,
Passaic, and Union counties, including Montclair, Bloomfield,
Caldwell, Cedar Grove, East Orange, Hoboken, Jersey City,
Kearny, Newark, Orange, Patterson, Trenton, Verona and West Orange.

Law Office of Sean L. Branigan

114 Elm Street • Suite One
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel: 973.744.2223
Emergency Contact: 973.519.3332
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