Stephen Francis McGuckin

Stephen Francis McGuckin

Google Rating

5.0(10 reviews)

  • McGuckin Law - 1398 Route 35 South, McGuckin Law - 3840 Park Ave. Ste. 202A1, 13...
  • +1-732-924-4200
  • info@mcguckinlaw.com
Juvenile/Dependency, Criminal Law, Family Law

About:

Once you retain our services, you will be given access to your attorney’s cell phone and a direct office line. McGuckin Law is a dynamic law practice that specializes in aggressively defending constitutional rights of individuals throughout the Jersey Shore. With a primary focus upon 4th Amendment Search and Seizure, criminal defense, juvenile defense, and parental rights, we exist to defend the constitutional rights of our neighbors and challenge the state to adhere to its lawful burdens of proof.

Practice Area

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Apr 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Melanie M

"I cannot thank Stephan Mcguckin enough for his incredible work on my case. From the beginning, he was highly communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way and addressing all my concerns with professionalism and care. His expertise and diligence ultimately saved me from jail time, and he managed to have the case dropped altogether. Beyond his legal skills, he excelled at calming a very tense and overwhelming situation, offering reassurance and confidence when I needed it most. If you're looking for an attorney who truly delivers results and makes you feel supported throughout the process, I wholeheartedly recommend Stephan Mcguckin."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2023Googlevia Google

Jim Pelton

"I was referred to Steve by a very happy client. My experience was no less impressive. My case was a challenging, very serious criminal situation and saying I was anxious would be an understatement. During the free and in depth consultation, he calmed me down and walked me through options and strategies. He is very adept at managing expectations and more importantly is very accessible day or night. I followed his counsel and the final outcome blew me away in what he managed to negotiate with the prosecution. Given his professional relationships with the county prosecutors, he managed to get all harsh charges dropped and I was charged with a simple Disorderly Persons. Minimal probation was the final outcome, when given a less astute attorney could have meant jail/prison time. He literally altered the trajectory of my life. I could never thank him enough."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2023Googlevia Google

Kevin Sacramento

"He knows what he is doing and the best lawyer I’ve ever had and I’m happy with how my case turned out. I 100 percent recommend Mr.McGuckin."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2021Googlevia Google

Will Manser

"People make mistakes and McGuckin law will help with exspongement, at a great price."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2020Googlevia Google

Ellen Paolillo

"They are a wonderful law firm."