Attorney Profile
Former Prosecutor. Active Government Counsel. Trial-Ready Defense
Farooq M. Bsharat, Esq.
Farooq M. Bsharat, Esq. is a New Jersey trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience and active government service. His practice is built on strategic aggression, disciplined preparation, and a deep understanding of how cases are evaluated from both sides of the courtroom.
He represents individuals and businesses in complex criminal, family, civil, and municipal matters. Known for direct advocacy and meticulous preparation, Mr. Bsharat approaches each case with a trial-ready mindset from day one.
He maintains a selective caseload to ensure personal attention, strategic depth, and direct attorney access in every matter.
Judicial Clerkship Experience
Mr. Bsharat served in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, where he worked directly with the judiciary and gained firsthand insight into motion practice, evidentiary standards, and judicial decision-making.
His clerkship roles included:
• Judicial Law Clerk – Bergen County Landlord–Tenant Court, Civil Division
• Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Julie Lee Kim, J.S.C., Family Division
This experience provides him with an uncommon perspective on how judges analyze credibility, legal arguments, and trial strategy.
Government Service
Mr. Bsharat previously served as a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice, where he prosecuted criminal matters on behalf of the State of New Jersey. In that role, he handled investigations, contested hearings, motion practice, plea negotiations, and courtroom proceedings.
He currently serves as:
• Assistant Corporation Counsel to the City of Paterson
• Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Paterson
In these capacities, he represents municipal interests and prosecutes offenses in municipal court. His continued public service reflects the trust placed in him by governmental entities and reinforces his courtroom fluency and prosecutorial insight.
His government experience informs his private practice strategy — particularly in understanding how prosecutors evaluate cases, structure arguments, and assess risk.
Litigation and Trial Practice
Mr. Bsharat’s practice includes:
• Criminal defense (excluding matters in Passaic County)
• Municipal court defense
• Family law and matrimonial litigation
• Civil litigation and landlord–tenant disputes
• Business advisory and transactional matters
He does not accept criminal defense matters in Passaic County in order to maintain strict ethical compliance and avoid any conflicts arising from his public sector service.
Every case is prepared as if it will proceed to trial. His advocacy style is disciplined, assertive, and strategically aggressive where necessary to protect his clients’ interests.
He has completed formal trial advocacy training through the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and has handled contested proceedings on both sides of the courtroom.
Professional Philosophy
Effective representation requires leverage, preparation, and controlled pressure. Mr. Bsharat believes that early strategic positioning often determines ultimate case outcomes.
Clients can expect:
• Direct communication with counsel
• Honest case evaluation
• Tactical negotiation and litigation strategy
• Trial readiness when necessary
• Professional discretion and disciplined advocacy
He approaches each matter with the seriousness it demands and the preparation it requires.
Ethical Notice & Public Service Disclaimer
This website and private law practice are independent of and not affiliated with Mr. Bsharat’s public sector roles. References to government service are provided for background and informational purposes only.
Mr. Bsharat does not use public office to solicit private clients and does not accept matters that would create conflicts with his governmental responsibilities. He does not handle criminal defense matters in Passaic County.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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