Joseph M. Horn, Esq

former police officer with a thorough understanding of how the criminal justice system works i am criminal defense attorney joseph m. horn, esq. my years of experience as a new jersey police officer gives me an unusually broad understanding of criminal law and the way the criminal justice system works. when i was a police officer i learned that sometimes bad situations, such as a job loss or substance abuse, can cause people to make mistakes or bad choices. investigating complaints and apprehending suspects showed me that people need an advocate who will tell their side of the story and explain their rights. believe me, without a lawyer on your side, you can get lost in the system.