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S. Emile Lisboa IV

Severiano Emile Lisboa IV devotes his practice to the rigorous defense of those accused of crimes. A former prosecutor and double certified as a criminal & municipal court trial attorney, he represents people in both New Jersey and New York state and federal courts on charges ranging from murder and street crimes to fraud and complex white-collar crimes. In addition to white collar criminal investigations, he conducts internal investigations and guides companies in structuring, evaluating and preserving their corporate integrity systems.

He is also a leading practitioner in driving while intoxicated cases, including vehicular homicide. Mr. Lisboa’s client list includes professional athletes, entertainers, lawyers, doctors, business leaders, law enforcement employees, public officials, college students, friends and neighbors.

Mr. Lisboa has been certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney and as a Municipal Court Law Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. He has also been recognized as a Super Lawyer.

Mr. Lisboa is a graduate of Rutgers College. He received his law degree from Rutgers University School of Law -Newark.

Areas of Practice: Criminal Law  Federal Crimes Street Crimes Homicide / Murder  Sexual Assault  Stalking Internet Crimes  Drug / CDS / School Zone Cultivation Money Laundering  Wire Fraud  Monetary Transactions in Criminally Derived Property  Shipping Container Cases Trailer Hijacking Driving While Intoxicated  Death by Auto Firearms Bomb Weapons Offenses  Theft Shoplifting Fraud Bankruptcy Fraud Insurance & Medical Billing Fraud  Political Corruption  Commercial Bribery  Gambling Bookmaking & Sports Betting Wiretaps Terrorism  Airplane / Aviation Crimes  Parole and Probation Violations Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders Organized Crime & Racketeering Forfeitures SEC violations Environmental Crimes Counterfeit goods & media Juvenile Title IX Student Conduct Disciplinary Actions  College Campus & Dormitory Crimes Cell Phone Crimes Medicaid / Medicare / Social Security & Unemployment Crimes  Bias Intimidation Crimes Stadium Cases Civil Forfeiture.

Certification/Specialties:  Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court, 2009; Drager Alcotest 7110 Operator Certification 2009; Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court 2014.

Bar Admissions:  New Jersey, 2002  New York, 2003  U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2002, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2009  U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2009

Languages:         Fluent in Spanish.

Classes/Seminars Taught: Guest speaker on cross-examination – Criminal Trial Presentation, Rutgers School of Law- Newark; DRE - drugged driving - NJICLE; K-9 searches - Garden State CLE.   

Professional Associations and Memberships: New Jersey Bar Association; New York Bar Association, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association; Super Lawyers Rising Star; National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Past Employment Positions:  Law Clerk to the Hon. Joseph A. Falcone, A.J.S.C. (retired) 2002-2003; Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor’s Office 2003-2007; Law Office of Brian J. Neary 2007-2017.

Education

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Juris Doctor

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
B.A.

Activities & Affiliations

• New Jersey State Bar Association

• Certified Criminal & Municipal Court Trial Attorney as designated by the NJ Supreme Court

Bar Admissions

• New York, New Jersey

S. Emile Lisboa teaching K-9 Search & Seizure

Mr. Lisboa is honored to have been recognized with various awards. For a description of the standard or methodology on which each award or honor is based, please go to the below links to “Ranking Methodology” for each of the publications and organizations which have included Mr. Lisboa in their rankings or awards.

Super Lawyers – Ranking Methodology

AVVO Rating System – Ranking Methodology

NCDD – Ranking Methodology

NJ Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification - Selection Process

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Selection Process