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Jacob Hudnut
also known as Jacob V. Hudnut, Jake Hudnut
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Hudnut Law, LLC
Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
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Posted by Latoya | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissal
Mr.Hudnut is very professional and caring. He worked very timely and responsive to all my concerns and questions. During my case I would contact him via text, email or phone and never had to worry about a delay or no response, everything was handled with care. I provided as much information as I co...
Posted by Rafael Rosado | November 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Mr Hudnut helped me out a lot. He is the first lawyer I ever had and I couldn't of asked for a better one this man is very professional he responds very fast to you emails or even if you send him a text he looks to make sure you get the best option he makes sure you are aware of everything that's go...
Posted by Ken | December 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense
I highly recommend Jacob Hudnut as an attorney
After receiving a phone call from a family member who had been arrested on a warrant for probation violation, I placed a call to Jacob Hudnut and within five minutes he returned my call . Jacob immediately asked if the incarcerated person had a job and stated the URGENCY to get on the court docket ...
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Attorney
I would absolutely recommend Mr. Hudnut. He represented my son in a legal criminal case. Mr. Hudnut was very professional and made sure that he researched all the necessary information in a very professional matter, before the case went to trial. Mr. Hudnut was always ready to answer all question an...
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Experience
Honors
2003
Student Body President (two-terms), Montclair State University
2001
Eagle Scout Award, National Eagle Scouts Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Hudnut Law, LLC
2017 - 2018
Criminal Defense Attorney, Spar & Bernstein, PC
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk to Presiding Judge Peter J. Vazquez, Superior Court of New Jersey – Essex Vicinage
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Blume Goldfaden
Associations
2011 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationTrustee
2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association
2016 - 2018
New York County Lawyers' Association
2013 - 2018
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2013 - 2018
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. P.S.
Inpatient drug counseling.
State v. L.C.
Reduced to misdemeanor.
State v. A.T.
Reduced to simple possession.
State v. J.C.
Reduced to conspiracy. Two-year probation. No restitution.
State v. Q.A.
Reduced to conspiracy for aggravated assault. Probation.
State v. P.C.
Downgraded and dismissed.
State v. A.C.
Dismissed.
State v. N.W.
Not guilty trial verdict.
State v. R.B.
Not guilty trial verdict.
State v. P.C.
Downgraded and dismissed.
State v. A.W.
Dismissed at trial.
State v. A.G.
Dismissed.
State v. R.F.
Downgraded/probation.
State v. K.M.
Downgraded/probation.
State v. J.B.
Charges dismissed.
State v. B.C.
Downgraded to misdemeanor.
State v. A.F.A.
Dismissed.
State v B.A.
Fines Only/Conditional Dismissal
State v. C.C.
Dismissed.
State v. A.J.
misdemeanor/fines only
State v. L.W.
Special probation
State v. F.L.
misdemeanor/fines only/conditional dismissal
State v. K.W.
Dismissed.
State v. V.D.
Not guilty trial verdict
State v. C.G.
Not guilty trial verdict
State v. D.B.
Downgraded to regulatory offense/fines only.
State v. L.C.
Not guilty trial verdict
State of New Jersey v. E.R.
Pre-Trial Intervention/Charges Dismissed
State of New Jersey v. R.A.
Third degree charge (3- to 5-year exposure) downgraded to Disorderly Person Offense of wandering (fines only).
K.H. v. L.G.
Settled for 60% of Plaintiff/Landlord's Demand.
State of New Jersey v. J.G.
Defense Attorney Hudnut successfully argued at sentencing for less than the contemplated plea: 180 days condition of probation/time served.
State of New Jersey v. A.R.
All charges dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. M.S.
All charges dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. V.G.
Defense Attorney Hudnut successfully argued at sentencing for less than the contemplated plea: non-custodial probation.
State of New Jersey v. J.S.
Charge dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. L.T.
NOT GUILTY VERDICT
State of New Jersey v. R.M.
Charges Dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. J.F.
NOT GUILTY VERDICT
State of New Jersey v. D.T.
Charges dismissed.
New Century Financial Services v. JRH
Settled for 49% of Plaintiff's Demand
State of New Jersey v. C.D.
Defense Attorney Hudnut successfully argued for less than the contemplated plea: time served/straight probation.
State of New Jersey v. Y.S.
CDS Charges Dismissed/Aggravated Assault downgraded to petty disorderly person offense.
State of New Jersey v. M.C.
Charges Dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. J.G.L.
Downgraded/$0 fine.
State of New Jersey v. L.K.
Charges amended/Probation only.
P.B. and Y.V. v. A.A.
"No Cause" verdict. Complaint dismissed.
State v. WP
Charges dismissed.
State v. Y.M.
Dismissed.
State v. K.B.
Amended to misdemeanor, fines only.
State v. C.R.
Amended to simple possession; probationary sentence only.
State v. P.H.
Case dismissed.
State v. T.R.
Downgraded. 18-month probation.
State v. B.M.
Reduced to misdemeanor. Fines only.
Education
2010
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Montclair State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
New Jersey Office of the Public Defender Statewide Training (CLE)
Guns and the Law
Publications
2018
The Jersey Journal
Opinion: Hudson County jail a death sentence for too many
2012
New Jersey Lawyer Magazine
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