Search & Seizure In New Jersey

Law enforcement officers are trained to conduct legal search and seizure under a wide variety of circumstances. However, sometimes officers don’t follow the rules they’re required to comply...

How To Defend Against Your DWI In New Jersey

Are you faced with a DWI charge in New Jersey? If so, it’s critical that you speak with an experienced DWI attorney as soon as possible to ensure you understand all of the potential outcomes of the...

How Does Domestic Violence Affect My Child Custody Case?

When domestic violence occurs in a family, one of the top priorities of the court is ensuring that any children involved have a safe and secure environment. This concern can affect custody...

What is the Importance of Establishing Paternity in a Custody Case?

Today, the meaning of “family” has expanded from its traditional definition. Families can be created by genetic relationships, but that is not the only route. With adoption, assisted...

Who Can File a Petition for Child Support in New Jersey?

Child support is a highly nuanced and fact-sensitive aspect of family law, and for parents and guardians trying to figure out what their obligations are or what they might be owed, the process can...

Minde Participates as Amicus Curiae in Groundbreaking New Jersey Supreme Court Case on Cellphone Passcodes

New Jersey’s highest court recently held that law enforcement authorities can compel defendants to turn over their phone passcodes in order for them to retrieve information from the device through...

Trial Lawyer Brandon Minde Op-Ed on NJ.com discusses Virtual Court Proceedings

Brandon D. Minde, a trial partner and Chair of the NJSBA Criminal Law Section, recently authored an Op-Ed that appeared on NJ.com., titled “Will we ever return to the days of a packed...

Illegal Use and Possession of Weapons: What to Do if You’re Facing Charges

Laws regulating weapons, especially gun laws, vary depending on where you live. And if you or someone you know are facing charges for illegal use of weapons, it’s crucial to understand the laws...

What to Do When Confronted by Federal Law Enforcement

Federal law enforcement investigations can make a big splash in the news, from high-tech cybercrime investigations to major drug cartel busts. However, these headline-grabbing cases are the...

How Does a Restraining Order or an Order of Protection Affect a Divorce Case?

Divorce is full of difficult conversations and decisions, but when domestic violence is part of the picture, these conversations and decisions can be even harder. Restraining orders layer additional...

Navigating Divorce Appeals in New Jersey

Many people believe that once a judge issues their ruling in a divorce, the process ends. This belief can cause a world of hurt and anxiety if you feel as though an incorrect ruling was...

How To Get Criminal Charges Dismissed Through the Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI)?

Being charged with a criminal offense can derail your life and leave you feeling confused about what comes next. These feelings can be especially distressing if you have never been accused of a...

What to Do When a Temporary Restraining Order Is Entered Against You

Many associate the term “restraining order” with sensationalized depictions in television shows and movies, but having a restraining order placed against you can come with very real consequences....

New Year’s Changes to the 340B Discount Drug Program Raise Compliance Concerns as New Billing Modifiers and Payment Reductions Take Effect

By Justin C. Linder, Dughi Hewit & Domalewski PC Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on December 29, 2017 dismissed a lawsuit filed by the American...

What Is a Civil Investigative Demand?

A civil investigative demand (abbreviated to “CID”) is a type of administrative subpoena that government agencies use to gather evidence during their civil investigations. This potent law...

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Adds 6 Attorneys and Opens Office in Absecon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Atlantic City, New Jersey - September 5, 2023 Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. (DH&D) is pleased to announce the addition of six litigation attorneys and the opening...

What To Do if You Receive a Federal Subpoena

Surprise, worry, panic – these are some of the feelings you might first encounter upon being served a federal subpoena, whether in a criminal or civil matter. But as daunting as the prospect might...

Using Expert OPRA Advice To Increase Transparency and Save Money

The Open Public Records Act (OPRA) is getting expensive for New Jersey's municipalities and agencies. The following are just a few of the more egregious examples. A court-appointed fact finder...

Getting a Divorce in New Jersey

Deciding whether you should get a divorce is very personal and emotional. If you think a divorce may be in your future, it’s important to educate yourself before starting the process. Any choices...

What Does It Mean If I’m a Grand Jury Target?

You're the target of a New Jersey state or U.S. federal grand jury investigation.  Now what? You may feel confused and anxious about what comes next—especially if you weren’t aware of any...

Pretrial Intervention in New Jersey

You’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in New Jersey. It’s scary. Thoughts race through your head: How do I avoid jail? How do I avoid a criminal record? How do I keep this from affecting...

The Serious Consequences of White Collar Crime

White collar crime is not victimless, and there are severe and serious consequences for these actions. If you find yourself implicated in white collar crime in federal or state court in New Jersey,...

What Is the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce

Do all movies and TV shows that include a hasty wedding in Las Vegas end with an annulment? Our unscientific analysis of hits from the last few days hasn’t yielded conclusive results. We can say...

How Does Expungement Work In New Jersey?

An arrest or conviction for a criminal or disorderly persons offense on a background check can severely limit your career opportunities, housing options, and ability to secure a student loan, but it...

Strategies for Responding to New Jersey Professional Board Complaints and Inquiries

As a licensed professional in New Jersey, you understand the dedication, education, time, and effort required to obtain and maintain your license. Whether you are a physician, dentist, nurse,...

COVID-19 UPDATE – NEW JERSEY FAMILY LAW – Does the ongoing global pandemic permit modifications to your alimony or child support obligations in New Jersey?

Everyone in New Jersey has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic one way or another.  If you are divorced or divorcing, whether you are the recipient of alimony and/or child support or the payor,...

New Jersey Legislature Passes Bill Providing Criminal and Civil Immunity to Health Care Workers and Hospitals in New Jersey for Medical Treatment Related to the COVID-19 emergency.

Yesterday, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill that would provide limited immunity to health care workers and hospitals in New Jersey for medical treatment related to the COVID-19 emergency. ...

How to Defend Against Criminal Insurance Fraud

Hurricane Sandy fraud, Covid-19 fraud, and health care fraud—just to name a few.   “With the possible exception of murder and drug abuse, no serious crime attracts as wide a variety of...

Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New Jersey?

Unconditional love and support, important life lessons, and passing down family traditions—these types of interactions between a grandparent and grandchild can create a one-of-a-kind bond that...

Understanding Private Divorce Mediation

The decision to move forward with a divorce is a difficult one, and involves a lot of decision-making. Not only must parties decide what comes next in their lives—whether to move, how to break the...

What Is Court-Ordered Mediation?

Family law can involve difficult conversations and difficult-to-resolve conflicts. It touches on parts of life that people hold close to their hearts.  The strong emotions involved in resolving...

Judy Creelman Joins Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.’s Medical Malpractice, Hospital Liability and Nursing Home Defense Team

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Judy L. Creelman has joined the firm. Ms. Creelman is a very experienced and highly accomplished attorney who focuses her practice on...

Four DHD Attorneys Named to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers List

We are pleased to announce that four DHD attorneys have been selected to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the...

Trial Lawyer Brandon Minde to Present: NJ Criminal Trial Preparation

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Brandon D. Minde, a trial partner and faculty member of the Practising Law Institute (PLI), will be presenting on New Jersey criminal...

Craig A. Domalewski Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® List

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Craig A. Domalewski has been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® for commercial litigation. Best Lawyers® is...

How is Child Support Calculated?

Your responsibility to provide for your child doesn’t end when you divorce your spouse or leave a partner. Both parents must continue supporting their child or children financially as long as they...

Appraising the Value of a Small Business in Divorce

While many people strive to separate their personal and professional lives, it can be difficult when you’re a small business owner. The long hours, financial investment, and sense of...

Craig A. Domalewski selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers®

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Craig A. Domalewski has been selected, once again, for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected...

Craig A. Domalewski selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers®

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Craig A. Domalewski has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review...

Craig A. Domalewski Ranked in 2018 Best Lawyers

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Craig A. Domalewski has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review...

What is a Divorce by Default?

If you and your spouse don’t agree about divorce, you probably have some questions. For example, Am I stuck in this marriage forever? Will the divorce process be delayed? What are my next...

Are New Jersey Divorce Records Public?

Going through a divorce can be challenging for many reasons, such as finding a new normal in your family life, adjusting to a new financial situation, and figuring out what life holds for you in the...

Can Drug Convictions be Expunged in New Jersey?

A prior drug conviction can follow you around for a long time once your case is concluded, even after you have served your sentence and paid your debt to society. Years after your case is closed, the...

How to Prepare Yourself to File for Divorce

The end of a marriage is certainly not something to be taken lightly. In addition to the emotional process of separating from your spouse, divorce also entails a plethora of legal and financial...

DHD Secures Directed Verdict

Mark Petraske recently obtained a directed verdict at the conclusion of plaintiff’s case after three weeks of trial.  The case involved allegations that the plaintiff’s nerve root was...

Brandon Minde In the News

Brandon Minde was recently quoted in an article on nj.com in connection with a high-profile, white collar criminal defense matter he is handling in federal district court in New Jersey.   The case...

Mario Gurrieri Announces Succession Plan and Continuing Leadership Role

As he approaches his 50th anniversary as a lawyer and after more than 21 years as Chair of the Matrimonial Department at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., Mario Gurrieri will become Of Counsel to...

New Jersey Medical Licensing and State Board Actions during the COVID-19 emergency.

As with everything, the COVID-19 emergency has affected the state boards that oversee the licensing of practitioners and conduct disciplinary actions. Below is a summary of the formal guidance that...

A Tribute to the Honorable William L’E Wertheimer

If it wasn’t for good forehand on the tennis court, Bill Wertheimer may never have become a distinguished trial attorney and a consummate trial judge. He had gone through Lafayette College in the...

William Wertheimer To Speak on Panel For the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey

The Honorable William L’E. Wertheimer, J.A.D. (ret.) will be a speaker on a panel for the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. The panel will address “The Do’s and Don’t’s of State and Federal...

Spousal Support & Alimony FAQs

Going through a divorce means dealing with a lot of changes. Among the many changes are adjustments regarding finances: how to split up assets, set up new household budgets, and plan for the...

What to Do When You Are Accused of Healthcare Fraud

An accusation of healthcare fraud brought against you can be frightening, stressful, and lead to uncertainty about your future. Fraud cases that result in criminal charges can damage your...

What is a Detention Hearing and How to Get Released After Being Charged

When you first learn that you are being charged with a federal or state crime, you may feel overwhelmed, stressed, and concerned about what this means for your future. It can feel like you have just...

Craig Domalewski Selected by NJBIZ to its “Power 100” List of the Most Powerful People in New Jersey Business

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Craig A. Domalewski has once again been recognized by NJBIZ on its “Power 100” list of the most powerful people in New Jersey...

Craig Domalewski Selected by NJBIZ to its “Power 100” List of the Most Powerful People in New Jersey Business

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Senior Partner of the firm Craig A. Domalewski has been recognized by NJBIZ on its “Power 100” list of 100 most powerful people in...

Craig Domalewski Selected by NJBIZ to its “Power 100”

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski is proud to announce that Senior Partner of the firm Craig A. Domalewski has been selected by NJBIZ to its "Power 100" list of the 100 most powerful people in New Jersey...

Justin C. Linder Joins Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is pleased to announce that Justin C. Linder, Esq. has joined the firm.  Justin will be leading the firm’s Healthcare Transactional and Regulatory Practice...

NJBIZ Article Profiles Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. and Senior Partner Craig Domalewski

On March 12, 2012, NJBIZ, the state’s leading weekly business publication, ran a two-part feature on Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. and Senior Partner Craig Domalewski. The articles provided a...

Brandon D. Minde Joins Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., is pleased to announce that Brandon D. Minde, former Executive Director of the State of New Jersey Government Records Council, has joined the firm as Of...

Brandon Minde Recognized by NJLJ as one of the “New Leaders of the Bar”

Congratulations to Brandon Minde, who was just selected by the New Jersey Law Journal to the 2015 “New Leaders of the Bar.” This annual listing by the NJLJ recognizes the state’s leading young...

What Happens to an LLC In a Divorce?

Owning and operating a business is a significant investment of time, energy, and money. If you find yourself facing divorce proceedings as a business owner, it’s understandable that you want to...

DHD Trial Victory – Mark Petraske Secures 9th Consecutive Defense Jury Verdict

Mark Petraske secured another defense verdict after a 9-day trial in Middlesex County.  Plaintiff alleged that a cataract surgery was performed improperly that resulted in a near loss of vision in...

What Determines Being Tried as a Juvenile or an Adult in New Jersey?

It is not uncommon for teenagers to act impulsively, often without considering potential consequences. Their impulsivity has a logical explanation—it is simply a matter of the way their brains...

Richard S. Panitch Joins Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is pleased to announce that Richard S. Panitch has joined the firm as a partner.  Mr. Panitch is a well-respected trial attorney who has earned an outstanding...

Nine Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Attorneys Named to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that nine of its attorneys have been selected to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers is a part of...

Seven Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Attorneys Named to the 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.  Super Lawyers is a part of...

DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI, P.C. Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms” (U.S. News & World Report)

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2023 Best Law Firm in New Jersey by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. The law firm has been...

The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Warning About a Scam Targeting Doctors and Nurses

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has recently issued a Scam Alert for doctors and nurses who practice in New Jersey. The scam is being perpetrated by people who are fraudulently...

Seven DHD Attorneys Named to the 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been selected to the 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.  Super Lawyers is a part of...

Rachel Schwartz Has Joined Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. As A Partner in the Firm’s Medical Malpractice Department

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. is proud to announce that Rachel Schwartz has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s medical malpractice, hospital liability and nursing home defense...

Four Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski attorneys honored as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2017

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski is proud to announce that partners of the firm – Louis John Dughi, Jr. and Craig A. Domalewski – have been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as among the...

FIVE DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI ATTORNEYS HONORED AS SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS FOR 2019

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski is proud to announce that partners of the firm – Louis John Dughi, Jr. and Craig A. Domalewski – have been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as among the...

Four Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski attorneys honored as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski is proud to announce that partners of the firm – Louis John Dughi, Jr. and Craig A. Domalewski – have been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as among the...

Congressional Leaders Express Concern Over Medicaid Rebate Program Drug Misclassification; Enhanced Enforcement Authority Forthcoming?

By Justin Linder A report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) concluding that Medicaid may have lost $1.3 billion in rebates, allegedly due to...

Allison Holzman Has Joined Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. As A Partner in the Firm’s Matrimonial Department

Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., is proud to announce that Allison Holzman has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s matrimonial department.  Ms. Holzman has nearly 20 years of experience...

Six Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski attorneys honored as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2015

Four Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski partners – Louis John Dughi, Jr., Craig A. Domalewski, Robert W. Donnelly, Jr. and Gary L. Riveles – have been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as...

Brandon D. Minde is quoted by The Associated Press in an article regarding the NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

Mr. Minde, the former executive director of the Government Records Council, represents both requestors and government agencies on OPRA matters. Read more at...

NJ DWIs – KNOW YOUR LIMITS

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching and with it comes shamrocks, leprechauns, and, for some, DWIs.  New Jersey Driving While Intoxicated (DWI or DUI) laws have recently changed, offering first...