Law Offices of Montell Figgins

Civil and Criminal Litigation. Established trial lawyers and litigators. Mr. Figgins law practice is very unique in that Mr.

The Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC is a diversified law firm that serves the legal needs of communities in the greater New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. As a former district attorney, our law firm specializes in legal cases where an experienced trial lawyer is a necessity. Figgins regularly and consistently practices law on a daily basis in the five boroughs of New York City and thro

11/24/2022

What are customers are saying:

Newark police arrest man suspected of shooting 2 officers, prosecutor says 11/08/2022

Headlines R US!
We are on the case!

Newark police arrest man suspected of shooting 2 officers, prosecutor says A man suspected of wounding two police officers in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, was arrested and charged Wednesday.

10/29/2022

Congratulations to Kenneth Brown, Esq. on multiple consecutive verdicts in favor of our clients in family court this week.

Image: Essex County Courthouse, Newark 10/29/2022

Congratulations to one of our clients and our outstanding attorney Douglas Mitchell, Esq. on getting all charges dismissed after a two day trial.

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Six people charged with laundering over $3.5M earned through romance scams 06/04/2021

The headlines is where you will find us.



https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-romance-scams-laundering-bust-20210602-ewe376kbg5aergd24vjvcqwdde-story.html

Six people charged with laundering over $3.5M earned through romance scams Six enablers of fake Don Juans laundered more than $3.5 million earned through romance scams, prosecutors charged Wednesday.

Correctional officers who slept while Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself planned to slam federal prison system at trial 06/03/2021

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-mcc-epstein-su***de-correctional-officers-sleeping-20210531-mj2ifnsefzbj7g3zjltj7e747a-story.html

Correctional officers who slept while Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself planned to slam federal prison system at trial Two federal correctional officers who neglected their duties while Jeffrey Epstein killed himself inside a troubled lower Manhattan jail planned to defend themselves as scapegoats for a deeply dysfunctional system had they gone on trial, sources told the Daily News.

Federal Prison Guards Admit To Filing False Records During Jeffrey Epstein’s Su***de 05/25/2021

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2021/05/21/federal-prison-guards-admit-to-filing-false-records-during-jeffrey-epsteins-su***de/

Federal Prison Guards Admit To Filing False Records During Jeffrey Epstein’s Su***de The two guards were accused of napping and shopping online rather than checking Epstein’s cell every 30 minutes -- and then falsifying records afterwards.

Jeffrey Epstein's jail guards avoid prison as judge approves pact with prosecutors 05/25/2021

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jeffrey-epsteins-jail-guards-avoid-prison-judge-approves-pact-with-prosecutors-2021-05-25/

Jeffrey Epstein's jail guards avoid prison as judge approves pact with prosecutors Two jail guards who admitted to falsifying records on the night Jeffrey Epstein killed himself on their watch won a federal judge's approval on Tuesday for an agreement to end the criminal case against them and let them avoid prison.

Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Su***de Could Avoid Prosecution 05/22/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-su***de-guards.amp.html =16216450786801&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s

Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Su***de Could Avoid Prosecution Two jail guards accused of browsing the internet and napping while Jeffrey Epstein killed himself reached a deal with prosecutors.

12/02/2020

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11/17/2020

We have had some great wins for clients in the last two weeks. Federal Court Newark, Union County and Essex County Superior court.

Please give us a call to discuss your case.

07/23/2020

No retreat! No surrender!

06/11/2020

In case you don't feel like scrolling down, I have NOT lost a jury trial since 2012. Thats civil, criminal, federal, state, municipal and at the barber shop.🤣🤣💯

06/06/2020

We are a true law firm. I am not a solo practitioner! When you hire my law firm you get the experience and expertise of 4-5 attorneys working your case. You will always be able to speak with an attorney about your case. Consider this when choosing your lawyer because I receive multiple calls every week from other lawyers' clients who are unhappy with their level of communication and access.

10 indicted in fraud scheme targeting controversial rent program, authorities say 06/03/2020

https://www.nj.com/essex/2020/05/10-indicted-in-fraud-scheme-targeting-controversial-rent-program-authorities-say.html

10 indicted in fraud scheme targeting controversial rent program, authorities say Authorities say the mortgage applicants were convinced they would generate income through New York City’s Special One Time Assistance program.

05/13/2020

Don't forget our firm has handled well over 1000 foreclosure matters for our clients with great success.

05/13/2020

We are open and ready to serve our clients. We are offering competitive rates in light of the covid-19 pandemic. Call us now!

03/18/2020

We are open for business. Please give us a call.

Teaneck man says Dunkin' coffee shop harassed him because of his race 03/14/2020

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/teaneck/2020/03/13/teaneck-nj-man-says-dunkin-donuts-harassed-him-because-race/5027726002/

Teaneck man says Dunkin' coffee shop harassed him because of his race Reginald Logan, 59, alleges Teaneck restaurant employees violated his civil rights by singling him out for mistreatment because of his race.

New Jersey Daycare Shut Down, Facing Several Violations After 6-Month-Old Infant Found Covered In Bruises 03/11/2020

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https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/11/21/daycare-shut-down-infant-bruises/

New Jersey Daycare Shut Down, Facing Several Violations After 6-Month-Old Infant Found Covered In Bruises The daycare owner is expected to face a judge on these code violations on Dec. 19. Anari Ormond is pushing for criminal charges.

Jail captain in charge when Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself to be transferred: sources 03/10/2020

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-mcc-captain-epstein-transfer-20200309-mg3bw7jhzbd3nnptoo6jwe2oem-story.html

Jail captain in charge when Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself to be transferred: sources Jermaine Darden’s move to FCI Fort Dix, a low-security prison in Burlington County, N.J., was delayed due to the ongoing lockdown at the dysfunctional jail in lower Manhattan, according to a source.

Jeffrey Epstein prison guard's lawyer 'highly likely' to seek dismissal of client's charges 01/31/2020

We always apply pressure!



https://www.foxnews.com/us/jeffrey-epstein-prison-guard-dismissal-sought-scapegoat

Jeffrey Epstein prison guard's lawyer 'highly likely' to seek dismissal of client's charges A lawyer for one of the two guards on duty when disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself argued Thursday that it was "highly likely" he would seek to dismiss criminal charges against his client on the grounds that he was unfairly targeted and made a scapegoat for security lapses in the Man...

12/20/2019

12/19/2019

The Law Offices of Montell Figgins would like to welcome aboard Linda Childs, Esq. She is a retired supervising attorney in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office with over 25 years criminal law experience. She will be an invaluable asset to the Figgins law firm.

Staff morale plummets at troubled federal lockup where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself 12/09/2019

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-mcc-epstein-fallout-20191209-qpyrexzwxjdtxbfbo4pup5lylm-story.html

Staff morale plummets at troubled federal lockup where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself “When you put unrealistic workloads on people they’re going to cut corners,” Tyrone Covington, the President of Council of Prisons Local 3148, told the Daily News.

Epstein Su***de: Guards Say They're Scapegoats for a Broken System 11/27/2019

https://www.yahoo.com/news/epstein-su***de-guards-theyre-scapegoats-132249169.html

Epstein Su***de: Guards Say They're Scapegoats for a Broken System NEW YORK -- Two jail guards who were on duty when Jeffrey Epstein killed himself browsed the internet and napped during the night before his body was found, instead of checking on him every half-hour as they were required to do, prosecutors have said. The guards then lied, prosecutors said, on offic...

Trial Date Set for Two Guards Charged in Epstein’s Death 11/26/2019

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Trial-Date-Set-for-Two-Guards-Charged-in-Jeffrey-Epsteins-Death-565457712.html

Trial Date Set for Two Guards Charged in Epstein’s Death A judge set an April trial date Monday for two jail guards accused of failing to make required checks on Jeffrey Epstein the morning he died

Attorney General Barr Says Jeffrey Epstein's Death's Was 'a Perfect Storm of Screw-Ups' 11/23/2019

https://time.com/5736958/barr-jeffrey-epstein-death-screw-ups/

Attorney General Barr Says Jeffrey Epstein's Death's Was 'a Perfect Storm of Screw-Ups' Barr admitted he initially had his own suspicions about the financier's apparent su***de

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