Papa Macodou Niang, Civil Rights Attorney in Jersey City, New Jersey

Papa concentrates on civil rights, criminal defense, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Papa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Criminal Defense

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Papa's primary office is at 213 Liberty Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306-4919. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Papa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Papa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Papa for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Papa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Papa offer a free consultation?

  Papa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Papa's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Papa's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in New Jersey typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Papa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Papa take my case if I'm outside Jersey City?

  Papa is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Papa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Papa?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Papa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Papa accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Papa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.