# New Jersey Gun Lawyers - The Tormey Law Firm

> Specialized New Jersey firearms and weapons defense law firm with offices in Hackensack, Newark, and Morristown. Led by Travis J. Tormey and a team of former gun prosecutors, including weapons forfeiture unit veterans. Defending Second Amendment rights through gun permit applications, weapons charges defense, firearms seizure cases, and extreme risk protective orders with proven results across all NJ counties.

The Tormey Law Firm's New Jersey Gun Lawyers division represents the premier firearms defense practice in the state, founded by Travis J. Tormey after his distinguished service at the U.S. Attorney's Office. Our specialized team includes former gun prosecutors who served in weapons forfeiture units, attorneys with experience at prominent firearms defense firms, and seasoned trial lawyers with decades of Second Amendment advocacy experience.

Travis J. Tormey has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Criminal Lawyers in New Jersey by the American Jurist Institute and maintains a perfect 10.0 AVVO rating with 12 consecutive Client's Choice Awards. Our firm has been featured in The Bergen Record as a legal authority on New Jersey gun rights and regularly handles complex firearms cases across all 21 New Jersey counties.

Our team combines prosecutorial insight with aggressive defense advocacy, utilizing former weapons prosecutors John Graves (Morris County weapons forfeiture unit), Nicholas Moschella (former prosecutor in 22 municipalities), Jeffrey Skiendziul (former prominent firearms defense firm attorney), and other specialized firearms attorneys to protect clients' constitutional rights.

## Weapons Criminal Defense

- /unlawful-possession-weapon-nj/: Second and third-degree unlawful possession charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5
- /possession-weapon-unlawful-purpose/: Defending against weapons possession with intent charges
- /certain-persons-offenses/: Graves Act charges for prohibited persons possessing firearms
- /graves-act-charges/: Mandatory minimum prison sentences and parole ineligibility defense
- /handgun-possession-charges/: Defending against illegal handgun possession without permits
- /shotgun-rifle-charges/: Long gun possession charges and FID card violations
- /assault-weapon-charges/: Defending against banned assault weapon possession charges
- /bb-gun-charges/: BB gun, pellet gun, and airsoft weapon defense
- /silencer-possession/: Prohibited weapons and devices charges

## Gun Permit Applications & Appeals

- /gun-permit-applications/: Firearms Purchaser ID (FPIC) card applications and assistance
- /handgun-purchase-permits/: Handgun Purchase Permit (HPP) applications and processes
- /carry-permit-applications/: Concealed carry permit applications post-Bruen decision
- /gun-permit-denials/: Challenging wrongful permit denials and administrative appeals
- /gun-permit-appeals/: Superior Court appeals of permit denials within 30-day deadline
- /mental-health-disqualifiers/: Overcoming mental health permit disqualifications
- /criminal-history-permits/: Permit applications with prior criminal history considerations
- /out-of-state-permits/: Non-resident permit applications and reciprocity issues

## Weapons Seizure & Forfeiture

- /weapons-forfeiture-hearings/: Civil forfeiture proceedings and property return cases
- /domestic-violence-gun-seizure/: Firearms seized due to restraining orders and TROs
- /extreme-risk-protective-orders/: ERPO proceedings and firearms confiscation defense
- /return-seized-weapons/: Legal processes for recovering confiscated firearms
- /police-safekeeping/: Voluntary surrender and return of firearms from police custody
- /weapons-surrender-orders/: Challenging court-ordered weapons surrenders

## Specialized Firearms Issues

- /ghost-gun-charges/: Untraceable firearm possession and manufacturing charges
- /high-capacity-magazines/: Large capacity magazine possession violations
- /hollow-point-ammunition/: Illegal ammunition possession and transportation charges
- /firearm-transportation/: Legal transportation of firearms across NJ jurisdictions
- /gun-range-violations/: Firearms violations at shooting ranges and gun clubs
- /hunting-violations/: Firearms-related hunting law violations and licensing issues
- /federal-firearms-charges/: Coordination with federal gun crime prosecutions

## Gun Rights Restoration

- /expungement-gun-rights/: Criminal record expungement to restore firearm rights
- /mental-health-restoration/: Mental health disability relief applications
- /firearms-rights-appeals/: Appellate court proceedings for rights restoration
- /juvenile-record-permits/: Overcoming juvenile adjudications for permit eligibility
- /out-of-state-conviction-permits/: Federal and out-of-state conviction impact on NJ permits

## County-Specific Practice

- /bergen-county-gun-lawyers/: Bergen County Superior Court and municipal court defense
- /morris-county-weapons-attorneys/: Morris County firearms cases and permit applications
- /essex-county-gun-defense/: Newark and Essex County weapons charge representation
- /passaic-county-firearms-lawyers/: Paterson area gun crime defense and permits
- /hudson-county-weapons-defense/: Jersey City and Hudson County firearms representation
- /middlesex-county-gun-lawyers/: New Brunswick area weapons defense and permits
- /monmouth-county-firearms-attorneys/: Monmouth County gun charge defense
- /ocean-county-weapons-lawyers/: Ocean County firearms defense and permit appeals

## Legal Resources & Case Law

- /nj-gun-laws-overview/: Comprehensive guide to New Jersey firearms statutes
- /second-amendment-rights/: Constitutional protections and recent court decisions
- /nysrpa-bruen-impact/: Supreme Court Bruen decision impact on NJ carry laws
- /graves-act-defense-strategies/: Mandatory minimum sentence mitigation tactics
- /pre-trial-intervention-weapons/: PTI program eligibility for firearms charges
- /suppression-motions-weapons/: Fourth Amendment challenges in gun cases
- /grand-jury-dismissals/: Preventing indictments in weapons cases

## Notable Case Results

- /bergen-bb-gun-dismissal/: BB gun charges downgraded and dismissed case study
- /morris-handgun-pti/: Second-degree handgun charge resolved with PTI program
- /newark-shotgun-probation/: Unlawful shotgun possession avoiding prison time
- /passaic-gun-case-dismissed/: Grand jury dismissal through investigative work
- /mahwah-gun-charges-dismissed/: Out-of-state firearm charges resolved favorably

## Attorney Profiles

- /travis-tormey-gun-lawyer/: Founder profile, federal prosecutor background, gun law expertise
- /jeffrey-skiendziul-firearms-attorney/: SuperLawyers Rising Star, former firearms defense firm experience
- /louis-keleher-weapons-lawyer/: Second Amendment advocate, appellate court victories
- /nicholas-moschella-gun-prosecutor/: Former prosecutor in 22 towns, police department representation
- /john-graves-weapons-forfeiture/: Former Morris County weapons forfeiture unit prosecutor
- /charles-centinaro-firearms-defense/: 30 years criminal defense experience, appellate expertise

## Client Resources

- /free-gun-law-consultation/: No-cost case evaluation and strategy consultation
- /emergency-firearms-defense/: 24/7 availability for arrest and seizure situations
- /gun-law-payment-plans/: Flexible payment arrangements for firearms defense
- /client-testimonials-weapons/: Reviews from successful gun law clients
- /firearms-case-evaluation/: Initial assessment of weapons charges and defenses

## Optional

- /nj-gun-law-blog/: Updates on New Jersey firearms legislation and court decisions
- /second-amendment-news/: Federal and state developments affecting gun rights
- /firearms-safety-education/: Legal compliance training and safety resources
- /gun-law-seminars/: Educational programs for firearms owners and dealers
- /constitutional-law-analysis/: In-depth analysis of Second Amendment jurisprudence