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Appointed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey to serve as Morris County Prosecutor (2007-2013), Robert (Bob) Bianchi, Esq. brings unparalleled expertise to the firm. Offering a unique ability to provide critical insight into the process and mindset of the prosecution and a respected record as a successful defense attorney in private practice, Mr. Bianchi represents clients with tenacity, skill, diligence, and compassion.

Together with founding partner David J. Bruno, Esq., former Assistant Prosecutor in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and an experienced trial defense attorney, Mr. Bianchi leads a firm dedicated to ensuring both optimal legal results and an unfailing commitment to recognizing clients’ well-being throughout the legal process – a truly whole-person approach to legal representation that sets The Bianchi Law Group apart.

Both Mr. Bianchi and Mr. Bruno are New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys, two of approximately 250 attorneys in the state – out of approximately 93,000 – who can claim this distinction. This prestigious certification reflects not only rigorous written and practical testing, but also extensive criminal trial experience, and skill in the courtroom.

Moreover, Mr. Bianchi is the only New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who has also served as a head New Jersey County Prosecutor, and who is currently practicing criminal defense. We are proud of this singular, and impressive, distinction.

Frequent contributors to leading national media outlets and sought-after legal educators, The Bianchi Law Group attorneys are committed to providing insight and inspiration to serve clients, the legal community, and civic and philanthropic organizations. The firm’s unique and innovative community outreach initiatives provide not only legal expertise, but compassionate support and training to enhance personal and professional development.

Giving back to the community is essential to The Bianchi Law Group philosophy.

The Bianchi Law Group, LLC specializes in criminal defense, white-collar criminal defense, municipal court offenses, and domestic violence cases, as well as effective, skilled crisis management for those with high visibility public profiles.

Firm Overview

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Mr. Bianchi’s skills in the courtroom and record of success have distinguished him among his peers and have garnered an extensive range of coveted awards and commendations. He is a sought-after legal analyst for national news networks and a frequent speaker and educator whose expertise is matched by his engaging manner and his passion for the law.

Mr. Bianchi began his career at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s office, serving in various divisions before assuming the position of senior trial attorney, where he tried numerous high profile felony and homicide cases. Mr. Bianchi’s skill in the courtroom and his reputation for excellence, tenacity, and fairness, resulted in a role

training other assistant prosecutors and law enforcement officers. He continues to be asked by his peers to train attorneys in many states in the art of criminal trial practice.

In 1996, Mr. Bianchi left the Hudson County Prosecutor’s office and joined his father, Angelo (Buddy) Bianchi, in private practice as a partner in the firm Bianchi & Bianchi. The experience of learning from and working together with his father, an exceptional and noted trial attorney in his own right, has been especially formative for Mr. Bianchi.

Buddy Bianchi, a respected and honored member of the New Jersey legal and political communities served in Governor Brendan Byrne’s administration as New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and chair of the State Ethics Commission and instilled in his son a respect and love for the law from an early age. The opportunity to learn from his father and earn his own success trying a broad array of cases, ranging from criminal defense and criminal prosecution to civil rights to business litigation disputes, lay a powerful foundation for Mr. Bianchi’s career.

Mr. Bianchi’s legal career has been defined by his deeply ingrained sense of service. In each of the impressive high-level positions he has held, his widely respected knowledge and skill as an attorney have been matched by his desire to build meaningful, productive relationships – with his clients, with his colleagues, with his adversaries, and with the wider community.

Leadership:

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Given his close relationship with his father, Mr. Bianchi has been training in the art of trial practice for most of his life. As a second generation trial attorney, his skills and reputation for excellence in the courtroom have undoubtedly been greatly influenced by his father’s example of excellence.

In 2007, Mr. Bianchi was appointed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey to serve as Morris County Prosecutor, a position he held for close to six years. As head county prosecutor, Mr. Bianchi was the chief law enforcement officer of Morris County, in charge of 44 police agencies and every prosecutor in the county. He managed a budget of over 11 million dollars and a staff of approximately 170 people – including all county prosecuting attorneys and detectives – and was directly responsible for every criminal investigation and prosecution of indictable matters throughout the county.

In 2013, Mr. Bianchi committed his skill and passion to serving clients in need of criminal defense, white-collar criminal defense, municipal court defense, domestic violence, and crisis management, with the founding of The Bianchi Law Group. Since the firm’s founding, Mr. Bianchi has drawn on his experience as a prosecutor and his enduring desire to serve others to offer clients a truly unique skill set, providing critical insight into prosecutorial strategy, media savvy, and clients’ emotional and legal needs, creating an unparalleled legal and holistic experience for his clients.

Mr. Bianchi has led the construction of cases as a prosecutor; now as a defense attorney he calls on that knowledge to deconstruct the prosecution’s case, with a keen understanding of potential flaws and inside knowledge that results in successful defense of his clients. Mr. Bianchi is a very knowledgeable and widely respected negotiator, understanding the nuanced, sophisticated skills necessary to protect his client and undermine the prosecution’s case and/or investiga-tion from its inception. This ability to negotiate successfully is perhaps the greatest skill and defining characteristic of effective legal representation.

Mr. Bianchi is a very knowledgeable and widely respected negotiator, understanding the nuanced, sophisticated skills necessary to protect his client and undermine the prosecution’s case and/or investigation from its inception. This ability to negotiate successfully is perhaps the greatest skill and defining characteristic of effective legal representation.

In 2007, Mr. Bianchi was appointed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey to serve as Morris County Prosecutor, a position he held for close to six years. As head county prosecutor, Mr. Bianchi was the chief law enforcement officer of Morris County, in charge of 44 police agencies and every prosecutor in the county.

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• Providence College, BA in American Studies (Magna Cum Laude) 1985 • Seton Hall University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 1988

• Founding partner at The Bianchi Law Group, LLC 2013-Present • Prosecutor at Morris County Prosecutor’s Office 2007-2013 • Partner at Bianchi & Bianchi, LLC 1996-2007 • Assistant Prosecutor at Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Hudson County, NJ 1989-1996 • Prosecutor’s Agent at Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Essex County, NJ 1986-1988

• New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney 1996-Present • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell - Highest Legal Skills and Ethics 1997-Present • Superb Lawyer 10/10 Rating (AVVO.com) 2014-Present • Super Lawyer 2014 (Super Lawyers) 2014-Present • New Jersey State Bar Association, Criminal Law Lecturer 2007-Present • County Prosecutors’ Association of New Jersey Member/Vice President 2007- 2013 • Prosecutor of the Year NJ Narcotics Officers Association 2011 • Man of the Year American Civil Liberties Union 2012 • Certified Facilitator Candidate, Daring Way Inc. (Brene Brown/Counseling) 2014-Present

• New Jersey State Bar Association/Criminal Law Section 1989-Present • Morris County Bar Association/Member 2007-Present • New Jersey Association for Justice/Member 2003-Present • Daytop Drug Treatment Facility Board of Directors 2014-Present • Executive Board/Legal Counsel NJ Police Community Affairs Association 2013-Present • President, Italian American Bar Association of NJ 2000-Present • Order Sons of Italy in America National 3rd Vice President Elected 2015 • County Prosectutors Association of New Jersey/Vice President 2007-2013 • Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey/Member Present • Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree knight 1983-Present

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In the Media & Client Endorsements

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Fox News Channel“Breaking/Live with Eric Shawn and Julie Banderas”San Bernadino Shooting, Live (part 1).

www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NLJURruDDtM

Fox News Channel“Breaking/Live with Eric Shawn and Julie Banderas”San Bernadino Shooting, Live (part 2).www.youtube.com/ watch?v=feUjxV5EFuA

Fox News Channel“Justice with Judge Jeanine” Analysis of Robert Durst murder case from prosecution and defense angles. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7yxnU4psB7Q

Fox News Channel“Shepard Smith Reporting” Brendan Tevlin murder case and terror charges brought by prosecutor.www.youtube.com/watch?v=T90bTsMfp3Q

Fox News Channel“Shepard Smith Reporting”Regarding suspect in parade crash: Will defendant be charged with murder, and what are her defenses? www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nnrxKVJKnYc

Fox News Channel“Happening Now” Regarding “Affluenza” case: Does privilege present a viable criminal law defense?www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1XoTm8U1DXc MSNBCCamille Cosby deposition in Bill Cosby suit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArGwsFd8vAk

MSNBCRegarding Sandra Bland case: Grand Jury refusal to indict and prosecutor’s tactics in case.www.bianchilawgroup.com/sandra-bland-case-on-msnbc/

MSNBC“The Run Down with Jose Diaz-Balart”Aaron Hernandez verdict, live commentary.www.youtube.com/ watch?v=RdeNW0T6Kbo

Fox News Channel “Happening Now” Robert Durst murder case developments and analysis.www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aDaMjgcNlaw

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NJ Blue Now: When a Cop is Being Investigated or Charged with a Crime

Star Ledger: NJ Laws Allowing Cops to Seize Assets

Star Ledger: Heroin Epidemic Spurs Cops to Charge Friends, Others

NJ Blue Now: How Are Police Use of Force Fatalities Investigated?

Star Ledger: Should Rutgers Football Season be Cancelled?

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Fox News Channel“Happening Now” Regarding murder of Indiana pregnant pastor’s wife: How Prosecutors will prepare the case? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaLZmDmgZwE

Fox News Channel“America’s News Room” Regarding Boston bombing: Tactical issues for prosecutors and defense attorneys in case.www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s-mvMA1RHU

Fox News Channel“America’s News HQ”Regarding charges filed against Baltimore police officers: Discussing legal issues with case.www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1FxFrpYPQMs

Star Ledger Press Conference Feliciano murder guilty verdict press conference with Robert Bianchi, head prosecuting attorney, who tried the case. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nXuyjyCWt-I Due Process Network DocumentaryPlea bargaining in the New Jersey Courts, featuring Prosecutor Robert Bianchi.www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XXy4t6x2Cdo

Star Ledger: Daughter Planning to Live as Married in N.J.

Daily Record: Sayreville Football Players to be Tried as Juveniles

Star Ledger: Home Invasions Renew Calls for Tougher Prison Sentences for Burglars in N.J.

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Professional & Client Endorsements:

Robert (Bob) Bianchi, Esq.

I’ve spent my entire adult career as a paralegal providing support to attorneys from Seattle to Newark. Without hesitation, Robert Bianchi is far and away the most passionate, skilled litigator I have seen in any courtroom. As a prosecutor as well as a defense attorney, the tenacity, compassion, and results are

unrivaled. The climate of a courtroom by its very nature can be unpredictable – the ability to successfully navigate any courtroom event instinctively, with fire in the belly, is poetry/art in motion when Robert Bianchi is on his feet. Importantly, Bianchi’s passion for the truth and natural ability to acquire equitable and meaningful solutions are just a few of the fibers that make this man a leader among his peers.” – Sheila M. Leary Frm. Director of Administration andPolicy,MorrisCountyProsecutor’sOffice

Bob Bianchi is the finest trial attorney I have ever known. I have served in the law enforcement community for over 25 years and have seen very good prosecutors and defense attorneys in that time. But without question, Mr. Bianchi is the finest I have ever seen in action. I have witnessed him investigating and trying

intense criminal cases and his passion in a courtroom, his ability to relate to a jury, his common sense, his knowledge, his strength and his control over the courtroom, is simply impressive and amazing. Juries respond to his presentations in a way that for over 25 years of courtroom experience myself as a police officer, I have ever seen. He is extremely smart and knowledgeable about the law and facts of a case.” – Jeffrey S. Paul Retired, Tactical Operations Captain,MorrisCountyProsecutor’soffice

Bob is an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney. Having been the Morris County Prosecutor he knows how prosecutors think and as a result knows how to find the weaknesses in their case. If I had a family member who needed a criminal defense attorney, I would retain Bob. He has a wealth of experience

and knowledge and uses it to his client’s advantage.” – Joe Rotella Former President of Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NJACDL) in New Jersey

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Not only is Mr. Bianchi a highly educated and experienced trial lawyer, but the main reason I took on the position as an associate at his firm was to learn from one of the best. Mr. Bianchi was the former Morris County Prosecutor, which gave him countless contacts and a broad network of connections in various fields

of expertise. In addition, he is a pleasure to work with as a result of his comfortable and engaging demeanor. With Mr. Bianchi you get the best of both worlds in one person – a prosecutor’s eye into the criminal justice system with the insight and skill of a criminal attorney.” – Brielle Tavaglione Insurance Attorney

Mr. Bianchi is hands-down the best lawyer I’ve met for countless reasons. He obviously knows his craft and considering his long lasting career, he knows it well. However, it is not every day you find a lawyer who cares about the well being of a person holistically as much as they care about the outcome of the case. As his

client, he not only kept me abreast of all things related to my case, he handed me books to read, encouraged me to find a new normal, and inquired on how my days were going. He simply cared. Some people do a good job of saying they care, and then there are people like Mr. Bianchi that actually care. He went above and beyond his call of duty. I hope I never need to be his client again, but I would encourage anyone in the need of representation to consider him before they consider anyone else.” – Client

I used Mr. Bianchi for my civil case. No other attorney wanted the case, but I knew of his reputation for being an aggressive trial attorney and that was what I needed. He was extremely creative in my case, and very successful in the results. He was excellent and I could tell that the civil attorneys were not as skilled

and accomplished as he was in a courtroom. He has a very commanding presence and it was clear that the other attorneys and judge respected his skills. I have also referred every friend who has had both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Bianchi is the real deal. He is incredibly prepared and to watch him in court is truly amazing. Sitting in court and seeing other attorneys, it is so obvious that Mr. Bianchi is skilled and talented beyond simple education and experience of his peers. It is really something to watch. He is also honest, easy to deal with, humble, and always returns calls. I never once questioned his dedication and skill. Awesome trial attorney…the ‘real deal’!”

– Client

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