Clifton, NJ/Press/ – Miles Feinstein (June 25, 1941 – July 22, 2023), Founder and Attorney of Miles Feinstein, Esq., was selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2019-2020 edition.
“I accept with honor the responsibility of all individuals, including defending doctors, lawyers, celebrities and others accused of both state and federal crimes. I take pride in giving my utmost seven days a week to defending my clients and protecting their rights, and I believe my experience and results speak for themselves.” —
Attorney Miles Feinstein, Esq.
Miles Feinstein, Esq., represented clients in Clifton and throughout New Jersey, in a wide range of legal matters involving criminal defense law. Whether you had a DUI/DWI charge, homicide charge, white collar crime charge or any other criminal law matter, Attorney Feinstein was a strong advocate, protecting his clients rights and successfully handle your case with the best results.
Miles Feinstein was called the “top Passaic County criminal defense lawyer” by the local news media. He has been practicing law in high-profile criminal cases in both New Jersey state and federal courts since 1966. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. District of New Jersey, 1967, the U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1968 and the U.S Court of Appeals 2nd circuit, 1981. Mr. Feinstein’s areas of practice were devoted to criminal litigation cases in crimes such as White Collar Crime and DUI/DWI.
Attorney Feinstein offered his personal legal counsel and representation in every aspect of the case. He believed in giving clients and their families the respect and attention they deserve. Mr. Feinstein also understood that his clients are fellow human beings with fears, hopes and legal rights like anybody else. He worked hard to include them and their families in important case-related decisions, valuing their ideas, and making time to personally address their questions and concerns.
He has tried numerous homicide cases including capital cases and has been the subject of many legal and newspaper articles, including an Associated Press article entitled “Feinstein: His Specialty is Murder.” He has represented working people, politicians, police officers, lawyers, doctors, dentists, athletes and celebrities when they have needed criminal defense.
Most notable cases, Mr. Feinstein defended for over forty-five years includes Joseph “Scoops” Licata (one of the defendants in the United States v. Anthony Accetturo case), the longest federal trial in United States history., depicted in the film Find Me Guilty and in the Book, The Boys From New Jersey; reputed organized crime figures in the Genovese Family Capo regime. Miles Feinstein represented Kyle Scherzer in the appeal of the notorious Glen Ridge high School rape case, which received national attention, represented Giuseppe “Juicy Joe” Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Ausar Walcott, a former NFL linebacker with the Cleveland Browns, who is charged with attempted murder due to an incident at a bar. Feinstein represented a key recanting witness which led to the reversal of a murder conviction in the case of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter.
Attorney Miles Feinstein received his law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1966, and after a clerkship with the Honorable Morris Pashman he began practicing criminal law. Mr. Feinstein was a former member of several New Jersey Supreme Court committees, the past president of the New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a former board member of the New Jersey Association of Trial Lawyers. Based in Clifton, Mr. Feinstein has also served as a lecturer for the New Jersey Association for Justice, the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education and numerous other legal and civic associations.
Mr. Feinstein has appeared extensively as an expert commentator on Court TV and on numerous television and radio programs. He has been a lecturer for many bar association groups and civic associations and has lectured and made presentations for years on techniques for successful cross-examinations. He is subject of countless newspaper articles and legal articles, and a profiled lawyer in the Book of Living Legends for his accomplishments in the legal field.
Miles Feinstein held Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of AV-Preeminent* and has been selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. He was also named “Man of the Year” by multiple organizations, listed repeatedly in Who’s Who publications and named in Best Lawyers in America.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
