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Katherine North O'Brien
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Biography
Katherine A. North graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio in 2011, and was admitted to both the New Jersey and New York Bars in 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Ohio University in 2007.
While in law school, Ms. North served as a summer associate at Margaret W. Wong & Assoc. Co, LPA in 2009. She completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Deborah L. Cook of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit during the summer of 2010. Ms. North made the Dean’s List several semesters in law school and was the recipient of a merit scholarship. She also received the CALI award for top grades in contract drafting and for her work on her student note. Additionally, Ms. North was selected to serve as an Honors Legal Writing Fellow, where she assisted in teaching first-year law students legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
In 2011, Ms. North joined the Law Firm of Randolph H. Wolf. She concentrates her practice in Appellate practice, Civil trial work, Criminal matters and Motor vehicle offenses.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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Katherine O'Brien Law
344 Grove Street, Suite 500, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
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Practice Areas
Expungement (18)
Criminal Defense (4)
Administrative Law (2)
Libel & Slander (2)
Litigation (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Banking (1)
Communications & Media (1)
Defective and Dangerous Products (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Family (1)
Federal Regulation (1)
Internet (1)
Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
Transportation (1)
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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Content removal
We used this firm to remove our son’s name from an article about his arrest after the charges were dismissed. They were successful within two months. They were straight forward and very responsive in all our communications. Highly recommend.
Posted by Math | June 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
The best in the world
I would love to start by saying, that I am elated that I chose this law firm. I previously worked with wipe records and got scammed out of 1500 dollars. But then I came across this law firm and from the beginning despite all of my apprehension they were super transparent and need I say human. I was o...
Posted by Solomon | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Fully satisfied
The entire firm is professional, competent and respectful. They were able to get my expungement immediately after my petition was filed. I do mean less than 30 days. I'm now waiting for the entire process to run its course. Previous to retaining her, I worked with wipe record which that company is...
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Non Felon
Non Felon thanks to Katherine and her team cause that's what her office works as a team they got my charges expunged I don't even live in New Jersey anymore I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HER AND HER TEAM to get the job u need done
Posted by Alfred | May 15, 2023 | Expungement
Helped me every step of the way
I had a long list of charges I wanted to get expunged including felonies and drug charges in NJ and gave Katherine a call and she went over everything with me and it was a long process but as promised my record was completely expunged and wiped clean. This was during Covid so everything was taking mu...
Katherine North O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"Katherine is an energetic attorney who is dedicated to the practice of law. She is compassionate to her clients' causes and knows how to see a matter through, from start to finish, with successful results. I have known Katherine for almost 10 years, and her work ethic, intelligence, and devotion far exceeds the average attorney. I would recommend and endorse her services to anyone."
"Katherine has a great work ethic and is very professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright, talented and really fights for her clients. Katherine is one of the smarter lawyers in the field. If you need to get your life back in order you will be well served hiring her for your expungement."
"I have known Ms. North as an attorney for the last eight to ten years. In that time, I have been impressed by her thoroughness, intelligence and her will to fight for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of working with Katherine during our 3L capstone course during law school, and I can confirm that she is a bright, thorough, and talented attorney who I hold in high regard."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely well versed in the applicable law, responsive and professional. I would strongly recommend Katherine North"
"I endorse Ms. North, she is knowledgeable, articulate and has a sharp legal mind."
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Experience
Honors
2011
CALI Award for Student Note, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2010
Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
2010
CALI Award in Contract Drafting, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2009
Honors Legal Writing Fellow, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
2009
Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
2009
Merit Scholarship, Case Western Reserve Univeristy School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Katherine O'Brien Law
2011 - 2017
Associate, Law Office of Randolph H. Wolf
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk to the Honorable Deborah L. Cook, Sixth Circuit | United States Court of Appeals
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Margaret W. Wong & Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
Monmouth Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
J.M. v. E.N.
Restraining Order Dismissed
Education
2011
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Ohio University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Honors Legal Writing Fellow
Legal Writing
Publications
2017
2017
KOL Blog
Expedited Expungement in New Jersey
2017
2016
2016
2016
RHW Law Blog
New Expungement Laws in New Jersey
2016
RHW Law Blog
New Law for Drug Court Expungements
2016
RHW Law Blog
Restraining Orders: Proving Intent to Harass
2015
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Are you able to expunge a driving on suppension charge (felony 4th degree) in NJ?
24 Feb 2019
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Can i get forgery charge off my record
14 Mar 2017
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Another question about pre trial intervention in nj
14 Mar 2017