About Joseph A. Fortunato

When you are facing a serious legal issue in the state of New Jersey, you need guidance and representation from an experienced attorney who understands the law. Joseph A. Fortunato Law Offices can help you deal with virtually any legal problem, from criminal charges to divorce proceedings.

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Criminal Law
Posted by Edward
January 19, 2026
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Joe Fortunato of Fortunato Law not only won an important case for me by overturning a contrived case in appeals, but he did it with full awareness that life had situated him as mentor to a young man who was forming opinions about society, political systems and the law. Just after detailing the case law that made a municipality’s case against me unconstitutional, Joe Fortunato pointed at teenage me in the back of the courtroom, reading a book, and told the judge, “That idealistic young man, my client, is in his first years of college, reading Nietzsche, Your Honor, and we are shaping his impressions of the law.” And the judge agreed. I will never forget that moment in my life. Thank you, Joe, for always being one of the good ones, and for leading with heart in cases big and small. If you need a lawyer who practices with both sharp mind and sensitive heart—one who cares to see the human experience and social impact in every case—look no further than Joseph Fortunato.

 
Corporate Law
Posted by anonymous
August 15, 2024
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Mr.Fortunato doesn't care about the client at all. I have received a letter from counter-party about his client was not getting enough information that was requested which was not true and I inquired to Mr.Fortunato to become my representative and he accepted. I sent him all the information as well as the letter that I have received. He requested $1000 retainer to start off with. I did sent him via Zelle and he confirmed that money was received. This happened in back in May 2024. I checked with him after I sent him the retainer. He responded he will send out a letter to the counter-party's lawyer. I tried to follow up with him but he did not response to my text or email that I have sent. It is now August 2024, after 3 months passed, I found out that he did not take any action. When I contacted him, he did not even remember me and asked me to tell him from the beginning again. At this point, I was very frustrated and searching for a new lawyer and asked him to return my retainer that he

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate
  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Law
  • Civil Rights
  • Immigration
  • Other 2
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Korean
    Italian
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Joseph A. Fortunato Law Offices

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, New Jersey
    Memberships
    New Jersey State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seton Hall University
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Boston University
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Montclair, New Jersey, October 8, 1953
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Joseph A. Fortunato was admitted in 1981 to the State of New Jersey.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Joseph A. Fortunato speaks Korean and Italian.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Joseph A. Fortunato has a 4.2 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Joseph A. Fortunato attended Seton Hall University.