Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in East Orange, NJ
The Law Office of Angus U Ejiofor has served clients in East Orange, New Jersey, and surrounding areas for nearly two decades, specializing in family law, immigration law, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Our practice is built on a foundation of personalized attention, legal expertise, and a deep understanding of the challenges clients face during life-altering legal matters. As an immigrant and seasoned courtroom attorney, I bring firsthand empathy and over 20 years of litigation experience to every case, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. We prioritize transparent communication, collaborative decision-making, and aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights and secure favorable outcomes.From navigating complex divorce proceedings to defending against criminal charges or pursuing immigration relief, our firm is committed to providing accessible, high-quality legal representation. We serve East Orange, Newark, Bloomfield, and Orange, New Jersey, with a focus on resolving disputes efficiently while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our clients benefit from a proven track record in both negotiated settlements and trial litigation, supported by a client-centered approach that emphasizes education, preparation, and proactive problem-solving.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Immigration Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Child Support
Adoption
Traffic Violations
Workers' Compensation
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of courtroom litigation experience in New Jersey courts
- Our attorney provides personalized strategies informed by immigrant perspective
- We prioritize transparent communication and client involvement throughout legal processes
- Proven success in both negotiated settlements and trial verdicts
- Specialized expertise in cross-border family and immigration law matters
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, adoption, and support matters with compassionate yet assertive representation. We guide clients through emotionally complex issues while protecting parental rights and financial interests. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions for long-term family stability.
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration services including green card applications, citizenship petitions, and deportation defense. Our practice focuses on family-based immigration and work authorization, leveraging deep understanding of evolving regulations to secure lawful status for clients in Northern New Jersey.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense representation covers DUI/DWI, domestic violence, drug offenses, and traffic violations. With daily courtroom experience, we challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and protect clients' rights through all stages of prosecution in New Jersey state courts.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims in car accidents, workplace incidents, and slip-and-fall cases. Our practice secures compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain through insurance negotiations and trial litigation, ensuring clients receive full financial recovery under New Jersey law.
Divorce
Our divorce practice handles contested and uncontested dissolutions with focus on equitable asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. We employ collaborative methods while maintaining trial readiness to achieve fair outcomes aligned with clients' post-divorce life goals.
People
Angus U. Ejiofor
Attorney at Law
Admitted to New Jersey Bar since 1996, with magna cum laude JD from Nova Southeastern University and LLM from University of Warwick. Specializes in cross-border family matters and immigration law, drawing on personal immigrant experience to counsel clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, immigration law, criminal defense, personal injury, and traffic violations cases throughout Northern New Jersey.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 15-minute consultations to discuss your legal matter and potential representation options.
How long have you served the East Orange community?
Our firm has provided legal services to East Orange residents for nearly two decades since establishment in 2004.
Can you handle both litigation and negotiated settlements?
Yes, we prepare every case for trial while pursuing favorable negotiated resolutions when appropriate for our clients' interests.
What makes your immigration practice unique?
Our attorney's personal immigrant experience combined with legal expertise provides unique perspective on family-based immigration challenges.
Are you available for emergency legal situations?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent matters during regular business hours.
