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Jared A. Geist
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Biography
Jared A. Geist, Esq. specializes in family law including divorces, custody disputes, child support issues, domestic violence, DYFS (DCPP matters) and post divorce matters. Mr. Geist has litigated over 100 divorce cases and over 300 family law cases since his legal career began in 2009. His practice also includes immigration, bankruptcy and civil litigation. Mr. Geist currently serves as the Prosecutor for the Borough of Bogota as well as the Counsel for the Borough of Ramsey Shade Tree Commission in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Mr. Geist graduated from Central Michigan University in 2005 with a B.S. double major in Journalism and Political Science. He graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2008 with a Juris Doctor. Before joining Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Mr. Geist was an associate with the law firm of Cillick & Smith located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Prior to that, he served a Judicial Clerkship during the 2008-2009 Court year with the Hon. Kenneth J. Slomienski, J.S.C. in the Bergen County Superior Court. He also previously taught legal research seminars for LexisNexis.
Jared Geist is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Michigan, and he is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, and the Michigan State Bar Association. Jared is an Eagle Scout and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He lives in Dumont, New Jersey where he is active in the community.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
18 years
Child Support
25%
18 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
18 years
Family
25%
18 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 16 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Garces & Grabler
20 Green St, Newark, NJ, 07102-3602
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Jared A. Geist's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
STAY AWAY!!!!!
This lawyer did not do absolutely anything and got my case dismissed. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS POS person who calls himself a lawyer…..
Posted by Fanny | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DO NOT TRUST ON THIS PERSON
He is Very irresponsible, he's only interested in receiving money saying he can help with work permits and then never shows not even for appoiment virtual, just take the money and later don’t answer the phone, i call to schedule an appoiment to see how is the status of my case, he never response,...
Posted by Maria Fernanda Ramos | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He is not a good lawer
I hired Mr. Jared to help me with my sister's inmigration case. We started her case with him and today 6 years have passed and we could not communicate with him anymore. Every time that we called him, he did not answer us and if he did, he never gave us information about how my sister's case is. Ho...
Posted by Jenn | October 26, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Immigration case
I had a bad experience, I fell for his lies. Before counting on his services, please check the USCIS website to see if everything he tells you is true. He stole my money and I don't want that to happen to other people!
Posted by Trevor | July 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
BEWARE HE WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND STOP ANSWERING!
This man has screwed over countless families over the years, don’t make the same mistake as I did by giving him your money.
Jared A. Geist's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jared is one of the most passionate lawyers that I have come across. I attended law school with Jared and have stayed in contact with him professionally in the time since. He will give your case the attention that it deserves and always work hard to get the best results possibly. I highly endorse Jared Alan Geist."
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Experience
Honors
2000
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Prosecutor, Borough of Bogota
2013 - Present
General Practice Attorney, Garces, Grabler, and LeBrocq, P.C.
2009 - 2013
General Practice Attorney, Cillick and Smith
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey Bergen County
2006 - 2009
Manager, Lexis Nexis Group
Associations
2011 - Present
Fathers and Children For EqualityMember
2009 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey Bar Associationmember
Education
2008
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Central Michigan University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Michigan State University College of Law
Exploring Lexis Nexis
Publications
2007
Michigan State University Institute for Food Laws and Regulations
Focusing in on Adderall
Languages
English
German