Prosper A. Bellizia is one of New Jersey's most accomplished criminal defense attorneys, with more than 30 years of experience in criminal law. Over the course of his career, he has tried more than 120 jury trials. In addition to being a respected appellate attorney, Mr. Bellizia is committed to assisting you or a loved one who has been unfairly or improperly convicted of a crime. Before serving as a criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Bellizia served as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, the state's largest and busiest office. There he spent over 10 years in the trial section specializing in narcotics, violent crimes, homicides, fraud and sex crimes. In addition to his role as a trial prosecutor, he was later promoted to Professional Standards-Internal Affairs, prosecuting and investigating police officers. This experience was valuable in his current role of protecting your rights.