William J. Quirk – Top Attorney
Hackensack, NJ WW/Press/ – William J. Quirk, Member/Owner of The Law Office William J. Quirk, Esq. is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2025-2026 edition.
When you face a complex legal challenge, the right attorney can make all the difference. William J. Quirk is a seasoned and client-focused lawyer dedicated to protecting your rights and securing your future. With a robust practice spanning immigration law nationwide and criminal defense in New Jersey, he provides authoritative guidance and approachable counsel to individuals and families navigating the legal system. William J. Quirk concentrates his practice on two critical and often overlapping areas of law. This focus allows him to provide clients with knowledgeable and strategic representation. As a dedicated immigration attorney, Mr. Quirk handles a wide array of cases. This includes family-based petitions, naturalization, consular processing, and deportation defense. He is skilled in representing clients before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, fighting to protect their right to remain in the United States. Criminal Defense: As a trusted criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey, particularly in Bergen County, Mr. Quirk defends clients against a variety of charges. His experience covers DWI/DUI defense, drug offenses, domestic violence allegations, and motor vehicle violations. He understands the profound impact a criminal charge can have on your life, including potential immigration consequences, and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
Attorney Quirk brings years of dedicated experience to every case. His career is marked by a deep commitment to his clients, whether they are starting a new life in the United States or defending their freedom in a courtroom. His extensive background in immigration law has had a global reach, helping clients from all corners of the world achieve their American dream.
Throughout Mr. Quirk’s legal career, he has practiced immigration law throughout the country. He has had the pleasure to welcome hundreds of new Americans through the naturalization process, and has begun the immigration journeys of individuals from five different continents. He has provided assistance to individuals at Embassies and Consulates throughout the world. Attorney Quirk has defended the rights of many immigrants facing removal from the United States, and has argued successfully for people to remain in the United States before Immigration Courts throughout the country, as well as at the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Complementing his national immigration practice, Mr. Quirk is also a highly respected criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey. He has a proven track record of success across the state, from local municipal courts to county-level criminal cases. Mr. Quirk is also a highly seasoned criminal attorney, having argued criminal cases in most of the twenty-one counties in the state. His experiences with motion and trial practice have helped many people avoid lengthy jail and prison sentences. As well, William has served as one of the Municipal Public Defenders for Palisades Interstate Court in Alpine, New Jersey since 2006. He has extensive Municipal and Criminal law background ranging from the defense of motor vehicle violations, drug charges, domestic violence, criminal issues with an immigration background, and DWI defense.
Beyond the courtroom, Attorney Quirk is committed to legal education. Since 2011, he has served as one of the longest-tenured adjunct professors at St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC). He has taught courses in Constitutional Law, Immigration Law, American Politics, and Criminal Law, mentoring countless students pursuing legal and graduate studies. In 2019, he was honored to deliver the college’s annual Constitution Day lecture, where he discussed critical issues surrounding the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel within the context of immigration law.
William J. Quirk’s dedication to his clients and the legal profession has earned him significant recognition. He earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2004 after graduating summa cum laude from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He is an active member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the American Immigration Law Association (AILA), and the Bergen County Bar Association He has been recognized for his professional excellence by Super Lawyers, named to the “40 Under 40” list, and included in Bergen Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers.
If you need an experienced immigration or criminal defense attorney, William J. Quirk is ready to help. Protect your rights and work toward a positive resolution by scheduling a consultation today.
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.
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