Providing Quality Legal Services Since 1969
Providing Quality Legal
Services Since 1969
About Us
Since its founding in 1969, Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan has earned a reputation as a distinguished and highly respected firm noted for its ability to deliver quality legal services at a reasonable cost. At TBW&D we pride ourselves in the personal attention which we provide to our clients, many of whom have been with the firm since its founding.
You are invited to call or visit TBW&D, meet the principals, and consider our firm as your future legal representative.
Practice Areas
Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan is a general practice, full-service law firm. While each attorney specializes in a particular area of the law, all of the attorneys at TBW&D have extensive experience in a wide range of legal areas and services. TBW&D’s vast knowledge and diversity allows us to meet the most complex legal needs of our clients in a practical and cost-effective way.
We invite you to review all TBW&D’s practice areas. If you do not see your particular needs listed, please do not hesitate to contact us to see if we can help.
The TBWD Team

Blog Posts
CAN A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT BE RELEASED ONCE THEY ARE DENIED PRETRIAL RELEASE BY THE COURT?
The above is a typical question often time posted by a criminal defendant and/or their family members after pretrial release is denied by the judge. My answer to this question is “maybe” … and I will explain why. Court Rule 3A was adopted and became effective...
WHEN ARE POLICE OFFICERS ALLOWED TO STOP AN INDIVIDUAL AND CONDUCT A PAT DOWN / TERRY FRISK
First, police officers must have a legitimate reason to stop and/or detain an individual. Reasonable suspicion that justifies a brief, investigatory stop, only exists if the person being stopped is engaged in, or is about to engage, in criminal activity. State v....
HOW TO WIN A “SPEEDING” CASE WHEN POLICE RADAR IS INVOLVED BY ALEXANDER YANDOLI, ESQ.
Once a client hires the law firm in a matter wherein police targeted their vehicle with a radar device, our first step is to file a so called lawyer’s notice of appearance. Simultaneal, we further make a written demand for discovery in speeding cases pursuant to State...
NEW JERSEY’S PRETRIAL RELEASE SYSTEM IS FAR FROM PERFECT
New Jersey bail reform proponents are still celebrating and will tell you that the State’s bail reform law, which took effect in January of 2017, has been a wonderful success. Proponents will also argue that the State’s pretrial services program is a successful &...
NEW JERSEY RECENT DWI LAW CHANGES AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
In December 2019, the State of New Jersey adopted radical changes to its Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws. These changes have a far-reaching affect on anyone charged with these offenses in the State of New Jersey. Prior...
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE & DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED QUESTIONS
Over the years, in representing hundreds of clients who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses, the same questions are frequently asked. While this is a list of common questions, this firm has been asked,...
Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated in New Jersey?
A common question I get from clients or potential clients is “have I been wrongfully terminated?” In New Jersey as in most other jurisdictions, your employment is “at will” unless your employment contract specifies otherwise. This means that you can be terminated for...
I Was Injured in a Car Accident. What Should I Do?
Being involved in a car accident is a scary experience. Your health and well-being should be your number one priority. You should always call 9-1-1 to report the accident and request medical attention, if needed. It is never a good idea to just exchange information...
When Does Harassment in the Workplace Rise to the Level of a Hostile Work Environment in New Jersey?
For harassment in the workplace to be legally actionable, it must constitute a hostile work environment. Not all harassment creates a hostile work environment. A work environment becomes hostile when the inappropriate conduct of your supervisor or co-worker is “so...