James H. Maynard, Esq.
Managing Member

Sex Offense Law Attorney

Nationwide Representation

James H. Maynard, Esq. established Maynard Law Office, LLC as a concentrated practice, dedicated to sex offense law. Maynard Law Office, LLC provides legal representation across the spectrum of sex offense law, both pre-conviction and post-conviction. Mr. Maynard has argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The firm has a substantial appellate practice, with a focus on “impact litigation” that benefits the entire demographic of persons affected by sex offense law and policy, in the United States and globally.

Mr. Maynard practiced as a criminal defense attorney for nearly two decades, representing individuals charged with both sex offenses and non-sex offenses. After observing first-hand the complexities of sex offense law and the need for high-quality representation in these matters, Mr. Maynard envisioned starting a practice that focused on sex offense law. Now, a little over a decade later, Mr. Maynard’s practice has evolved from a general criminal practice to one that is dedicated to sex offense law.

Mr. Maynard understands how overwhelming sex offense matters are to clients and their families. He devotes the necessary time and attention to each client’s case, and provides an honest, realistic evaluation throughout the course of his representation. As a lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience, Mr. Maynard strikes the proper balance between advocating aggressively on behalf of his clients and making careful strategic decisions to obtain the best possible legal outcomes.

Mr. Maynard serves as the Chairman of the Megan’s Law Sub-Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association and as a Trustee of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-New Jersey. He has also been invited to present at Continuing Legal Education courses, where he has lectured to other attorneys on sex offense law.

Mr. Maynard’s practice areas include criminal defense, as outlined below:

Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Megan’s Law

Megan’s Law and CSL / PSL termination

Megan’s Law tier-modification

Child Sexual Abuse

CSL / PSL

Rape and Other Sex Crimes

Child Endangerment

Post-Conviction Sex Offense Matters

Leader of a Child Pornography Network

Juvenile Sex Crimes

Initial Tier Hearings

Living with Children Approval

International Transfer of CSL/PSL

Juvenile crimes

Removal from Pennsylvania SORNA

Parole Revocation Hearings

Child Pornography

Expungement

Interstate Transfer of CSL/PSL

James’s Background

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Bar Admissions

New York, 2018
New Jersey, 1992
Pennsylvania, 1992
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1999
U.S. Supreme Court, 1997

Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law – Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D. – 1992
Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- B.A. summa cum laude
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha
- Honors: With Highest Honors
- Major: Political Science
- Major: English
Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan
- International Economics
- Honors: Government of Japan, “Monbusho Scholarship”

Representative Cases

Supreme Court Cases

In the Matter of Registrant, J.M. (granted certification)
State v. Wildgoose (pending decision)
C.A.L. v. New Jersey State Parole Board, 260 N.J. 13 (2026)
Matter of B.K., 258 N.J. 56 (2024)
State in the Interest of M.E.M., 258 N.J. 572 (2024)
Matter of J.A., 258 N.J. 22 (2024)
Matter of J.D-F., 248 N.J. 11 (2021)
J.K. v. New Jersey State Parole Bd., 247 N.J. 120 (2021)
State In the Interest of C.K., 233 N.J. 44 (2018)
In re N.B., 222 N.J. 87 (2015)
State v. Gyori, 185 N.J. 422 (2005)
State v. Perez, 177 N.J. 540 (2003)

Published Appellate Division Cases

State v. Wildgoose, 479 N.J. Super. 331 (App. Div. 2024)
Matter of J.R., 478 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2024)
Matter of M.H., 475 N.J. Super. 580 (App. Div. 2023)
Matter of A.A., 461 N.J.Super. 385 (App. Div. 2019)
Matter of B.B., 461 N.J.Super 303 (App. Div. 2019)
J.S. v. New Jersey State Parole Board, 452 N.J.Super. 1 (App. Div. 2017)
Matter of J.S., 444 N.J. Super. 303 (App. Div. 2016)

Unpublished Appellate Division Cases

Matter of J.M., A-3020-23 (App. Div. May 19, 2025)
State v. Iglesias, A-0439-23 (App. Div. Apr. 3, 2025)
State v. Derugin, A-3301-22 (App. Div. Oct. 8, 2024)
State v. A.D., A-1544-23 (App. Div. Aug. 23, 2024)
C.A.L. v. State, A-0571-23 (App. Div. Jun. 19, 2024)
Matter of M.J.B., A-3963-21 (App. Div. Dec. 20, 2023)
Matter of B.K., A-3883-21 (App. Div. Nov. 6, 2023)
State v. J.L.S., A-0927-21 (App. Div. Oct. 3, 2023)
Matter of J.A., A-0672-21 (App. Div. Jun. 15, 2023)
Matter of S.K., A-3588-21 (App. Div. May 23, 2023)
State v. Liebmann, A-2978-19 (App. Div. Mar. 14, 2023)
Matter of M.F., A-2160-20 (App. Div. Jun. 20, 2022)
State v. Iglesias, A-1727-19 (App. Div. Jun. 28, 2021)
State v. Henry, A-0955-19 (App. Div. Mar. 18, 2021)
State v. DeMelo, A-0830-19 (App. Div. Jan. 12, 2021)
Matter of J.D.-F., A-3870-18 (App. Div. Mar. 18, 2020)
B.W. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 433 M.D. 2018 (Cmwlth Ct Feb. 12, 2020)
J.K. v. N.J.S.P.B., A-3203-18 (App. Div. Jan. 8, 2020)
State v. Vespignani, A-3568-17 (Nov. 8, 2019)
Matter of R.H., A-0880-17 (App. Div. Nov. 26, 2018)
Nametko v. N.J.S.P.B., A-1679-16 (App. Div. Aug. 8, 2018)
Matter of B.B., A-5376-16 (App. Div. Jul. 25, 2018)
People v. Rocktaschel, 151 A.D.3d 1650 (4th Dept. 2017)
J.K. v. N.J.S.P.B., A-3522-15 (App. Div. Sep. 27, 2017)
J.S. v. N.J.S.P.B., A-2203-15 (App. Div. Sep. 26, 2017)
State v. DeMelo, A-3903-15 (App. Div. May 22, 2017)
State in the Interest of C.K., A-5469-13 (App. Div. Apr. 19, 2016)
State v. J.C.M., A-3971-13 (App. Div. May 18, 2015)
J.K. v. N.J.S.P.B., A-4841-12 (App. Div. Mar. 24, 2015)
State v. J.M., A-5269-12 (App. Div. Mar. 18, 2015)
State v. Kelly, A-1335-12 & A-1334-12 (App. Div. Aug. 14, 2014)
State v. Nametko, A-3939-12 (App. Div. Feb. 5, 2014)
State v. Serrano, A-1450-12 (App. Div. Aug. 30, 2013)
State ex rel. C.K., A-0292-10 (App. Div. Nov. 10, 2011)

Professional Associations

Founding Chairman of the Megan’s Law Sub-committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association (Trustee of Criminal Law Section from 2022-2026)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Trustee, New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
New Jersey Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Pro Bono Activities

Innocence Project – Volunteer Attorney on Matter of Registrant, M.J.B.(2020-2024)
State of New Jersey Bar Association – Amicus Curiae Attorney on Facebook v. State of New Jersey, 254 N.J. 329 (2023)
International Association of Falconry – Board Member (2019-2025)
Certificate of Rehabilitation Assistance – Co-founder and volunteer attorney (2010-2015)
North American Falconers Association (NAFA) – General Council
New Jersey Falconry Association – Legal Advisor and Member
Trial Lawyers Care (TLC): Pro Bono Legal Help for 9/11 Victims – Volunteer Attorney (2002-2004)
Hispanic Affairs – Morris County [New Jersey]

Speaking Engagements

2019 NJSBA Annual Meeting May 15, 2019

“Effective Assistance of Counsel in Sex Offense Matters – Top 5 Practice Tips”

NACDL’s 9^th Annual Defending Sex Cases Seminar November 16, 2018

“Understanding Collateral Consequences and How to Use Them to Our Advantage”

2018 CJA Seminar February 3, 2018

“Megan’s Law and SORNA: What every Criminal Defense Lawyer needs to know”

Hosted by Federal Public Defender Office in conjunction with Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey and the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey

11^th Annual Criminal Law Institute – 2017 November 18, 2017

“Megan’s Law – Issues related to terminating the registration obligation”

Co-presenters: The Honorable Pedro J. Jimenez, Jr., J.S.C.; and Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino

Hosted by New Jersey State Bar Association

“Handling Megan’s Law Offenses for Juveniles: Conditional Pleas and Alternative Dispositions for Juveniles” September 14, 2016

Moderator: Jessica S. Oppenheim, Esq., Director, Criminal Justice Advocacy Program, The Arc of NJ

Co-presenters: Dr. Tay Bosley, Psy.D. Clinician Administrator Specialized Sex Offender Treatment Services, Rutgers University [retired]; Barbara Chayt, M.A., Executive Director NJATSA Juvenile Justice Consultant; and Dr. Martin Krupnick, Psy. D., President & CEO IEP Youth Services, Inc.

Hosted by the Criminal Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association

Hot Topics in Criminal Law July 14, 2016

“Megan’s Law 2016”

Hosted by the Criminal Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association

“Basics of Megan’s Law” September 12, 2013

Co-presenter: Seth Belson, Esq., NJ Public Defender Office, Special Hearing Unit

Hosted by the Criminal Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association

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James H. Maynard, Esq.
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