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Jay Michael Arnesen

Also known as Jay M. Arnesen

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Overview

Practice Areas

45% Criminal Defense
7 years, 1,000 cases
45% DUI / DWI
7 years
5% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
7 years, 1,000 cases
5% Workers Compensation
7 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Law Offices of Jay M. Arnesen

384 Liberty Street

P.O. Box 546

Little Ferry, NJ 07643

Office: 201-807-0963

Fax: 201-540-2221
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Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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5 reviews

“Trust, knowledge and a wonderful experience.”

Posted by: Vito, 2010-10-06 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: "I must say, Mr Arnesen made me feel as if i was speaking with a friend I have known for years. His knowledge of the law, specific to my case and... more

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“I highly recommend Michael Arneson”

Posted by: Adam, 2010-09-23 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Jay's hard work and dedication to my case resulted in a dismissal of all charges. If you find yourself in trouble, I strongly recommend you call him.... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Severiano Lisboa , Hackensack (NJ), 6 months ago

I have had the pleasure of observing Mr. Arnesen in court on several occasions. Suffice it to say, he is an outstanding attorney...always prepared,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carmine LoFaro , Hackensack (NJ), About 1 year ago

Résumé

License

7 years since Jay Michael Arnesen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey	Active	2005	07/15/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Jay M. Arnesen	2007–present
Attorney at Law Office of Frank L. Migliorino	2005–2007

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Cross-Examination of Plaintiff and Defendant	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2012
Crimninal Trial Advocacy Summer Institute	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011

Jury Selection	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Computer Related Scientific and Technical Defenses in Alcotest Cases	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
DWI Update Advanced	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
DWI Update	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Trying a Sexual Assault Case	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Opening Statements	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Motion Practice and Settlement Stategies	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Damages and Remedies	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Discovery/New Rules Regarding E-Discovery	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
New Jersey Rules of Evidence	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Direct Examination of Parties and Experts	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Cross-Examination	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Ethics in Municipal Court	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
The Impact of Municipal Court Convictions on Immigration	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Building Your Criminal Case at the Initial Stage	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
The Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Trial Evidence: Artistry & Advocacy in the Courtroom	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
Stop Tickets, The Back Door to What Follows	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2011
DWI Update	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Auto Stops, Home Searches & The 4th Amendment	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Criminal Law Institute	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Prosecuting and Defending the Public Official or Police Officer	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Appellate Practice for Criminal Trial Attorneys	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Dispositions and Defense Counsel's Duty to Advise under Padilla and Nunez-Valdez	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Miscellaneous Criminal Proceedings	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Criminal Trial Preparation	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Criminal Law College: Handling a Criminal Case from Arraignment to Appeal	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Cross Examination on Field Sobriety	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
The Ertco Hart Controversy	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2010
Criminal Motion Practice	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2009
Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Motor Vehicle Cases in Municipal Court	Law	Certificate of Attendance	2009
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center	Law	Juris Doctor	2004
Fairleigh Dickinson University	Public Service Administration	Bachelor of Arts	2001
Bergen County Police and Fire Academy	Law Enforcement	Firearms Instructor	1999
John Jay College	Criminal Justice	High Intensity Drug Trafficing Area	1997
Department of Law and Public Safety	Law Enforcement	Certified Breathalyzer Operator	1997
Bergen County Police and Fire Academy	Law Enforcement	High Risk Situational Survival	1996
Bergen County Police and Fire Academy	Law	Police Distinguished Expert (Firearms)	1995
Bergen County Police and Fire Academy	Law Enforcement	Basic Police Training	1995
Department of Law and Public Safety	Law Enforcement	Basic Course for Police Officers	1995

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
CPR Lifesaving Award	Police Benevolent Association, Local 102	2000
CPR Lifesaving Award	Little Ferry Ambulance Corp.	2000

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Attorney - FOP Legal Defense Plan	Fraternal Order of Police - Legal Plan, Inc.	2011-present
Attorney - Legal Protection Plan	New Jersey State PBA	2011-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	8	Legal Answers
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	0	Answers marked as good
Guides:	2	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

DWI

Outcome: Not Guilty

Drug Distribution 1st Degree

Outcome: Probation

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
How To Dismiss A Grand Jury Indictment Based on an Exculpatory Statement	www.articlebase.com	2010
DWI/DUI - Objecting To Lab Results; Preserving Blood/Urine Sample; Challenging Chain of Custody	www.articlebase.com	2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Municipal Court Laurick and other Post Conviction Relief Motions	New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice Section	2012
Senate Bills regarding Pension Reform	Wood-Bridge, NJ	2011

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