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General Practice Lawyers in Bayville, NJ: 2026 rankings

212 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Bayville: Villani & DeLuca, Attorneys at Law, LFR Score 68/100; 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Nikole Pezzullo, PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 212.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Ray Raya, Esq., 257 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 212 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

212 Bayville general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 212 rated law firms.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Bayville at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Bayville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Villani & DeLuca, Attorneys at Law684.6★ (135)Point Pleasant, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Nikole Pezzullo, PC684.9★ (226)Freehold, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Law Offices of Vito C. DeMaio685.0★ (103)Toms River, 4 mi awaySat—
4Ray Raya, Esq.675.0★ (257)Freehold, 23 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
5Nieves-Martinez, Alexandra D674.9★ (34)BayvilleSat · Sun—
6Law Offices of Joseph I Harrison665.0★ (110)Lakewood, 13 mi awaySun—
7Richard G. Huizenga Attorney at Law664.9★ (73)Asbury Park, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Law Office Of Kathleen M Dotoli664.7★ (129)Toms River, 4 mi away——
9Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle, Gutman & Petro L.L.C.654.7★ (105)Toms River, 4 mi away——
10Fuggi Law Firm654.5★ (85)Toms River, 5 mi awaySat—

All 212 general practice lawyers in Bayville, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  2. #2 Nikole Pezzullo, PC

    Based in Freehold, 24 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Village Center Dr Unit 6697, Freehold, NJ 07728
    View profile for Nikole Pezzullo, PC(800) 863-4056

  4. #4 Ray Raya, Esq.

    Based in Freehold, 23 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 257 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    55 Cornell Ct, Freehold Township, NJ 07728
    View profile for Ray Raya, Esq.(732) 845-3203

  6. #6 Law Offices of Joseph I Harrison

    Based in Lakewood, 13 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    34 Gefen Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    View profile for Law Offices of Joseph I Harrison(203) 444-3551

  9. #9 Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle, Gutman & Petro L.L.C.

    Based in Toms River, 4 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:45 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Robbins St, Toms River, NJ 08753
    View profile for Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle, Gutman & Petro L.L.C.(732) 797-1600

  10. #10 Fuggi Law Firm

    Based in Toms River, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1099 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
    View profile for Fuggi Law Firm(732) 551-3539

  12. #12 Felix Nihamin Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Lakewood, 16 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 3rd Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736
    View profile for Felix Nihamin Law Firm, LLC(201) 942-2343

  13. #13 Schuman & Butz PC

    Based in Toms River, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1410 Hooper Ave suite 4 second floor, Toms River, NJ 08753
    View profile for Schuman & Butz PC(732) 349-4400

  15. #15 Turnbach Terrance L

    Based in Lakewood, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Address
    1593 NJ-88, Brick Township, NJ 08724
    View profile for Turnbach Terrance L(732) 840-5900

  16. #16 Brady & Kunz

    Based in Toms River, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1433 Hooper Ave Suite 310, Toms River, NJ 08753
    View profile for Brady & Kunz(732) 677-4504

  19. #19 LePore & Luizzi

    Based in Lakewood, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    489 Aurora Pl, Brick Township, NJ 08723
    View profile for LePore & Luizzi(732) 920-5500

  20. #20 McGuckin Law, L.L.C.

    Based in Lakewood, 18 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2006 NJ-71 Ste 2, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
    View profile for McGuckin Law, L.L.C.(732) 924-4200

  21. #21 Edward V Murachanian Esq.

    Based in Lakewood, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    74 Brick Blvd #112, Brick Township, NJ 08723
    View profile for Edward V Murachanian Esq.(732) 477-3030

  23. #23 Kukfa Kenneth

    Based in Beachwood, 2 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    14 Central Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732
    View profile for Kukfa Kenneth(732) 929-1000

  25. #25 John Brown Esquire Llc

    Based in Toms River, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    801 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
    View profile for John Brown Esquire Llc(732) 505-4958

General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 212 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

general practice lawyers in Bayville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26James Fennessy, Esq.634.7★ (12)6 mi
27Marcus & Zelman LLC - Attorneys at Law - Credit Reporting Litigation - Illegal Repossession Cases etc.624.9★ (166)23 mi
28Stein, Supsie & Tedeschi624.7★ (20)In Bayville
29Jennifer D. Armstrong, LLC624.7★ (35)4 mi
30Michael Bateman Law Office624.4★ (9)4 mi
31Champagne Law Group, LLC624.3★ (16)4 mi
32O'Malley, Surman & Michelini, Attorneys at Law624.7★ (47)9 mi
33Lamonica Christopher624.3★ (26)11 mi
34Portuese Law Firm LLC625.0★ (70)17 mi
35Ross Law Firm625.0★ (32)8 mi
36Quinones & Cipoletta Law Office624.8★ (28)4 mi
37Pratico Sharon C625.0★ (6)4 mi
38Christina N. Merklinger, Esq.625.0★ (19)4 mi
39Law Office of Brian Corley White624.0★ (9)4 mi
40William J. Rempel, Attorney at Law624.3★ (22)In Bayville
41Jay Turnbach, Esq., LLC624.5★ (34)4 mi
42ROBERT E. ULAKY624.0★ (8)5 mi
43Wiedeke Jr Frederick R625.0★ (3)In Bayville
44Law Offices of Francis R. Hodgson614.6★ (21)4 mi
45Peterson Bonnie R614.3★ (6)4 mi
46Scott M Hanula LLC614.2★ (18)In Bayville
47The Shamy Law Firm - Jason Shamy, Esq.614.9★ (37)13 mi
48Loffredo Peter A614.7★ (19)4 mi
49Novins York Jacobus & Dooley614.4★ (25)4 mi
50Public Defender614.0★ (41)4 mi

Also serving Bayville

20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general practice lawyers serving Bayville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alberto Brothers Law Firm4.9★ (268)In Bayville
Casadonte David M5.0★ (2)4 mi
Daniel Santarsiero, Esq., at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall5.0★ (2)4 mi
Fedele & Honschke Attorneys at Law, L.L.C.4.3★ (6)In Bayville
Gage William T5.0★ (2)12 mi
Heagen Matthew J3.0★ (2)4 mi
Josephine Gottesman5.0★ (2)14 mi
Klein Moishe M5.0★ (2)12 mi
Law Offices of Steven J. Abelson, Esq.5.0★ (6)In Bayville
Levinson Axelrod, P.A.5.0★ (128)In Bayville
Liguori James A1.0★ (2)7 mi
Michael L Pescatore Law Firm3.0★ (2)11 mi
Pontoriero Law firm3.0★ (2)12 mi
R. Douglas Shearer5.0★ (2)2 mi
Taff Robert H5.0★ (2)10 mi
The Law Office of Barbara Suppa, LLCIn Bayville
The Law Office of Joseph Albanese5.0★ (28)In Bayville
The Law Office of Tara Breslow-Testa5.0★ (16)In Bayville
The Law Offices of Costello & DeFrancisco PLLCIn Bayville
The Law Offices of Todd Wilson, LLC4.0★ (2)4 mi

How we ranked Bayville general practice lawyers

We scored 212 Bayville general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bayville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

General practice lawyers in Bayville: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bayville?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Bayville, NJ is Villani & DeLuca, Attorneys at Law with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nikole Pezzullo, PC (#2) and The Law Offices of Vito C. DeMaio (#3) follow. We ranked 212 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in Bayville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 212 general practice lawyers serving Bayville, NJ. 7 of them are based in Bayville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which general practice lawyers in Bayville are open 24/7?

12 ranked general practice lawyers in Bayville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Villani & DeLuca, Attorneys at Law (#1), Nikole Pezzullo, PC (#2) and Richard G. Huizenga Attorney at Law (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general practice lawyers in Bayville work on weekends?

24 of 212 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Villani & DeLuca, Attorneys at Law (#1), Nikole Pezzullo, PC (#2) and The Law Offices of Vito C. DeMaio (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bayville general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 212 rated general practice lawyers in Bayville is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ray Raya, Esq. has the most, 257 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general practice lawyers outside Bayville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bayville city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do general practice lawyers in Bayville, NJ charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in Bayville, NJ ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Bayville?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Bayville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 212 general practice lawyers serving Bayville.

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