Criminal Defense

A New Jersey Criminal Defense Law Firm that is Protecting Your Rights & Safeguarding Your Future.

At Villani & DeLuca, P.C., your case will be personally handled by experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys.  Partner, Carmine R. Villani, Esquire, has over 17 years of experience as a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer.  Associate, Timothy L. Horn, Esquire, has over 8 years of experience as a New Jersey criminal defense attorney.  Our New Jersey criminal defense law firm has defended individuals charged with all types of criminal charges in Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey.    

If you were arrested for fighting on the boardwalk during a wild night out you need a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer.  If you were pulled over by the police with marijuana in your car and arrested for marijuana you need a New Jersey criminal lawyer to defend your marijuana charge.  If you were arrested for burglary you need to discuss these charges with an experienced criminal defense attorney.  New Jersey criminal defense attorneys Carmine R. Villani, Esquire and Timothy L. Horn, Esquire will take the time to thoroughly discuss the unique set of facts and circumstances of your case to develop an overall plan in defending your matter. 

Aggressive NJ Criminal Defense Attorney Representation

An experienced NJ criminal law attorney, Carmine R. Villani, Esquire provides fierce criminal defense representation to client’s facing serious criminal charges. He handles all types of cases including but not limited to:

Drug Charges – These include those arrested for marijuana, cocaine possession, heroin use, distribution or possession of prescription drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

DWI/DUI/Refusal – If you have been charged with drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs or refusal to submit to a breathalyzer in New Jersey, whether it’s your first time or you’ve faced charges before, we can help. We are experienced New Jersey DWI/DUI lawyers. See our DWI lawyer pages:


Motor Vehicle Violations – If you have received a motor vehicle ticket you face a fine and possibly motor vehicle points, community service and jail time.  We are experienced New Jersey municipal court criminal defense attorneys.    

Underage Drinking – A charge of underage drinking can have a serious effect on your ability to get or maintain a valid driver’s license. The penalties for underage drinking in New Jersey are tough.  You need to hire an experienced underage drinking lawyer to defend your charge aggressively.

Disordley Conduct –Some crimes don’t sound like too much to worry about when they happen to someone else. When it happens to you and you are suddenly faced with significant fines, possible jail time, loss of driver’s license, and a spot on your criminal record that can haunt you for years you need to call an experience New Jersey criminal defense attorney.  Call the experienced criminal lawyers at Villani & DeLuca, P.C. 

Resisting Arrest – Resisting arrest can be a serious offense with penalties that can range from fines, to probation, to county jail time, to a State prison sentence, to permanent marks on your criminal record.  Call to discuss your case with one of our New Jersey criminal lawyers.     

Shoplifting -  The shoplifting law in New Jersey provides for community service as part of the sentence imposed by the Judge and you may be ordered to pay restitution to the victim.  You may be able to avoid these mandatory penalties by defending your case with an experienced NJ shoplifting criminal defense attorney.      

Other Crimes That Our New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Defend: 


When facing serious criminal charges, you want an experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyer who understands how to protect your rights and your future. The criminal defense attorneys at Villani & DeLuca, P.C. have the knowledge, skills and tenacity needed to secure results.

If you or a family member have been charged, or are being investigated for a criminal offense or motor vehicle violation, contact Partner, Carmine R. Villani, Esquire or Associate, Timothy L. Horn, Esquire at 732-892-9050 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Carmine R. Villani, Esquire and Timothy L. Horn, Esquire are experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyers who will take the time to discuss with you the circumstances that allowed the police to arrest you; the elements of the crime you are charged with; the possible defenses available to you; the criminal procedure process; the possibility of resolving your matter through a diversionary program such as a conditional discharge or pretrial intervention; the plea negotiation process with the prosecutor; the sentencing of the matter before the judge; the possibility of being sentenced to probation, jail or prison; the loss of your driver’s license; the fines and penalties that you may be sentenced to; the serving of community service; serving jail time on the weekends; and many other issues that may be present because of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding your case.  

You need New Jersey criminal defense lawyer, Carmine R. Villani, Esquire and New Jersey criminal defense lawyer, Timothy L. Horn, Esquire to protect your rights.  CALL 732-892-9050 NOW!!! A New Jersey criminal defense attorney is available 24 hours a day every day of the year at 732-892-9050 or Contact US to schedule a free initial consultation.