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Fair and Just Results

Trusted criminal defense from a former prosecutor with over 35 years of experience.

The Law Offices of Salvatore Bellomo LLC

Passaic County Criminal and immigration  Defense Attorneys

Are you facing criminal charges? Are you in Immigration proceedings? Get an experienced criminal and immigration defense attorney who knows both sides of the courtroom in your corner.

Seasoned Strategies

Former Prosecutor Who Can Help with Your Criminal, Municipal and DUI Charges

Penalties for a drunk driving arrest in New Jersey are steep. Even if this is your first time, you could be hit with high fines, 30 days in jail, three-month driver’s license suspension and other penalties, including auto insurance surcharges.

Your future depends on getting a seasoned attorney who will protect your rights. Attorney Salvatore Bellomo has over 35 years of experience as a Passaic County prosecutor. He will investigate the facts and circumstances of your arrest to help you get the best possible outcome in your case. He fights to minimize the penalties or get the charges dismissed.

The Law Offices of Salvatore Bellomo LLC

Personalized Attention

No Matter the Charges You Face Salvatore Bellomo and Emily A. Bendana have the skills and experience you need to prepare your case for a fair and just result.

Salvatore Bellomo

Salvatore Bellomo

Trusted Criminal Defense From

A Former Prosecutor

Are you facing criminal allegations? Get an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows both sides of the courtroom in your corner.
Salvatore Bellomo a Passaic County Criminal Defense Attorney was a member of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office for nearly 29 years before retiring in 2013. He is focused on protecting your rights and making sure that you receive the best possible defense that you deserve.
Mr. Bellomo will do so by applying his 35+ years of experience both as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.
Seasoned strategies developed during those years in the many jury trials conducted by Mr. Bellomo in cases involving charges of Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Burglary, Theft, Robbery and Murder will be applied to your case to give you a personalized and dedicated defense.
Mr. Bellomo Is A Former Prosecutor Who Can Help With Your DUI Charges
Penalties for a drunk driving arrest in New Jersey are steep. Even if this is your first time, you could be hit with high fines, 30 days in jail, three-month driver’s license suspension and other penalties, including auto insurance surcharges.
Your future depends on getting a seasoned attorney who will protect your rights. Attorney Salvatore Bellomo has over 35 years of experience as a Passaic County prosecutor. He will investigate the facts and circumstances of your arrest to help you get the best possible outcome in your case. He fights to minimize the penalties or get the charges dismissed.

Personalized Attention
No Matter The Charges You Face

At the Law Offices of Salvatore Bellomo, LLC you will receive one-on-one attention from a retired former prosecutor who has taken a full spectrum of criminal cases to trial including drug cases, violent crimes and cases involving electronic surveillance. Mr. Bellomo knows the criminal justice system inside out. He understands mistakes are made. He also understands how the police sometimes overstep the law and make arrests based on profiling.
Even if you suspect you are being investigated for criminal allegations, getting in touch with a criminal defense attorney can help to ensure your rights are protected.
Attorney Salvatore Bellomo has the skills and experience you need to prepare your case for a fair and just result.

Get In Touch Right Away

If you or your loved one has been arrested, the sooner you work with an experienced criminal defense attorney after an arrest, the better for your case. Email or call the Law Offices of Salvatore Bellomo, LLC to get started. Se Habla Espanol.
Build Your Defense With A Former Prosecutor Who Knows The Criminal Justice System

Emily Bendana

Emily Bendana

Attorney/ Associate

Certified Legal Specialties:

Certification in the ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies Program, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2010

Biography

Emily Bendana graduated from Boston College Magna Cum Laude in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She was on the Board of the Boston College Chapter of the Golden Key International Honor Society and worked as a research assistant for projects involving Cognitive Psychology and Interpersonal Communications.

In 2010, Ms. Bendana received a Completion of Certification in the ABA Accredited Paralegal Studies Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University, simultaneously working as a clerk in Englewood Municipal Court in Englewood, NJ. Ms. Bendana worked at Fusco and Macaluso Partners as a paralegal from 2011 - 2018 in the fields of Criminal, Administrative, Family, and Immigration Law.

Ms. Bendana graduated Cum Laude from Pace University, School of Law in White Plains, NY in 2018. While in law school, she completed her clinical work at John Jay Legal Services, Immigration Justice Clinic. Additionally, Ms. Bendana graduated with a specialization in International Law.
Ms. Bendana joined the Law Office of Salvatore Bellomo, LLC in the summer of 2018. She is fluent in English and Spanish

Current Employment Position

Attorney/ Associate at Law Offices of Salvatore Bellomo, LLC

Past Positions

John Jay Legal Services, Student Attorney, 2015 to 2018
Fusco and Macaluso Partners, LLC, Senior Paralegal, 2010 to 2018

Education

Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
J.D. - 2018
Honors: cum laude
Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts
B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2006
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Psychology
Major: Communications

Honors

Merit Scholarship
Law School Diversity Grant
Advocacy Honor Board
President Immigration Law Society
Vice President, Immigration Law Society

Pro-Bono Activities

Pro Bono Scholars Program - Pace Law school, 2017 to 2018
Immigration Justice Clinic, 2016 to 2018
Empire Justice Clinic Naturalization Drive Coordinator, 2014 to 2018

Professional Associations

American Immigration Law Association, Member, 2015 to Present, New York and New Jersey Chapters.

Ms. Bendana is currently a member of the Passaic County Bar Association.

Languages

English
Spanish