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Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn

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  • Glen Rock, NJ
  • Licensed for 17 years
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Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn
Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn
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About Jennifer

I handle thousands of tickets each year for clients in courts throughout NJ! Let me help you!

Jennifer  is the founding attorney of The Law Offices of Jennifer M. Mendelsohn, a general law practice with an office located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.  Ms. Mendelsohn is a civil litigator who focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, debt collections law and traffic ticket defense. Other areas  in which Ms. Mendelsohn has experience with handling cases include: small business law,         real estate ,landlord/tenant, contracts and matrimonial law.

 

Jennifer was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA) with a Bachelor's  degree in Psychology. Jennifer received her JD from Widener University School of Law (Wilmington, DE campus). Immediately after her graduation from Widener University, Ms. Mendelsohn went to work as a corporate paralegal for Richards, Layton & Finger, the largest law firm in the State of Delaware.  As soon as she received her New Jersey bar results, however, she moved up to Northern NJ and began practicing as an attorney working at several different well known firms. At those firms, she  honed her litigation skills while representing seriously injured persons, health care facilities and doctors in preparing  complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases for trial. She also handled commercial and residential real estate closings and municipal court matters.

 

Jennifer is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in New Jersey.

 

Please call the Law Offices of Jennifer M. Mendelsohn for a CONSULTATION and you will be provided with an honest, candid opinion regarding your case. 

 

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Practice areas

Personal injuryLitigationCriminal defenseSpeeding and traffic ticket
  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 60%

    18 years

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

  3. Litigation: 10%

  4. Personal injury: 5%

    Slip & fall; motor vehicle accidents including car crashes, motorcycles and trucks; products liability; medical malpractice & dog bite cases. I have experience representing both plaintiffs AND defendants in all of the aforementioned areas.

    18 years

Languages spoken

English, Hebrew

Contact

55 Harristown Road
Suite 106
Glen Rock, NJ, 07452

Website
http://www.jennifermendelsohnlaw.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NJActive200303/30/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers247
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
    Bergen's Top Lawyers - Litigation(201) Magazine2016
    10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2016
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PrincipalLaw Offices of Jennifer M. Mendelsohn2011 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Fair Lawn Jewish Center, Congregation B'nai Israel, Fair Lawn, NJVice President, Board of Directors2015 - Present
    New Jersey Women's Business OwnersMember2012 - Present
    Bergen County Bar AssociationCo-Chair, buddy system2004 - Present
    New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
    American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember2002 - Present
    Phi Alpha DeltaMember2000 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Widener University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
    Muhlenberg CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Master's Level Class-Social WorkNew Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights2015
    Women's Professional MarketplaceThe Trials and Tribulations of Being A Woman Business Owner2014
    Mean Girls ConferenceNJ Anti-Bullying Laws2014
    YWCA Women's Empowerment DayBeating Bullying Through Careful Understanding of NJ Anti-Bullying Laws2013
    Animal Rights Legal Forum at Fair Lawn Senior CenterDefamation-What To Do When People Go Too Far With Their First Amendment Rights2012
    Fair Lawn Commons Legal DiscussionTraffic Tickets- Understanding the Point System2007

    Reviews

    (126)
    5 Star
    		95%
    4 Star
    		3%
    3 Star
    		1%
    2 Star
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    1 Star
    		1%
    Review Jennifer Mendelsohn

    Name Changed - So happy!

    Posted by

    Attorney Jennifer helped me through a legal name change. and I'm so grateful I hired her. Thanks to her hard work, humor, sensitivity, excellent skills, and continuous communication, I felt supported throughout the emotional and challenging process. When the newspaper made an error which ended up delaying my case, Jennifer not only caught it, but also saved me money by fighting the publication from charging me additional fees. Jennifer had such a good relationship with the courts that she completed the name change without requiring me to appear in person or to take off from work for the final step of the process. I was so pleased with her help on this matter that I have actually already hired her to aid me with another matter, and will continue to use her for any legal needs. I'm so glad I found Jennifer, and know you will be, too.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Traffic Ticket

    Posted by

    Hired for moving violation which resulted in reduction to non-moving violation, no points, and reasonable payment to. Recommended and would hire again!
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    Under-promises but Over-Delivers

    Posted by

    Ms. Mendelsohn represented me in municipal court on a traffic charge. To say her zealous advocacy went above and beyond would be an understatement - her passionate and empathetic defense was everything I could have hoped for. Ms. Mendelsohn under-promised, making sure at every step of the process that I was aware of the possible consequences and her own limits, and then over delivered. Because of her, the entire process was simple, calm, and, ultimately, rewarding. I am proud to offer her my highest recommendation.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Professional, Knowledgeable, Reasonable, Understanding

    Posted by

    Jennifer helped me through the quagmire that is the municipal misdemeanor system. Having never before faced a judge or retained a defense attorney, I was very much ignorant of what to expect. I anticipated a simple court appearance and fine, as it was such a minor offense- a joint weighing .44 grams. I appeared at the first court date without representation. The judge recommended a lawyer, or he may hammer me. I found Jennifer through either a mailer or superlawyers dot com. (Can't remember). Anyway, once Jennifer was retained, we appeared- and things were much easier. The case was repeatedly adjourned due to results pending on Gov. Murphy's NJ 'legalization' vote that never happened. Nearly a year later, this tedium is resolved. Ruling on my case was "conditional discharge", basically "probation lite" for first offenders, ie: pay a fine and don't get in trouble for 6 months. I'd recommend Jennifer's services to anyone facing misdemeanor charges
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    Great to work with

    Posted by

    Working with Jennifer was a pleasure. She kept everything simple to understand and court was a breeze; no stress. She was punctual and on top of everything, saved me 2 points on my liscense for a traffic matter.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Amazing lawyer

    Posted by

    I been summoned a moving violation ticket in Franklin lakes municipality called her she responded right way discussed my situation and represent me thru my trial I been grateful that I hired her my case was dismissed highly recommend her even for my future tickets hope not lol.... Thanks again.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Very professional

    Posted by

    Jennifer was very professional. When I contacted Jennifer I was pretty nervous she made the situation more understandable and less stressful and I felt relax with her with my case I truly recommend her she actually cares for her clients.
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    Experienced, Professional, who helped me w/ my DUI

    Posted by

    Where do i begin? This trustworthy, professional, knowledgable, sincere human being helped me with my DUI case. I was skeptical and afraid at first, but she let me know with details the process. She picks up your calls 24/7 (highly appreciate it) and makes sure you are being represented well. Thank you soooooo much jennifer. Process went smooth and very well. Will definitely recommend you.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Gets the job done!!!

    Posted by

    Great person to deal with...... knows her laws...and handles her business........i am very pleased with her services!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Driving offense

    Posted by

    Ms Mendelsohn, was very professional and compentent when she handled my case. Would highly recommend her.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Michael Arbeit, Litigation Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Mendelsohn knows the law and is a zealous advocate for her clients.

    Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Litigation Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Saam Ghiaasiaan

    I endorse this lawyer. An incredible advocate respected by peers and clients alike.

    Richard Rosenstein

    I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Mendelsohn is a skilled and well respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients

    John O'Brien, Litigation Attorney on May 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

    Debra Guston, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. I refer a lot of traffic and municipal court work to Jennifer. She is diligent and knowledgable.

    Benjamin Kuipers, Litigation Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Mendelsohn is an exemplar of proficiency in the legal profession. I recommend anyone needing an attorney to strongly consider her!

    Aaron Harper, Litigation Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Christopher Leroi, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 24, 2013
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Marina Ginzburg, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 14, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    M. Miller, Litigation Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Scott France, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mendelsohn is well respected both in her own legal community and here within the AVVO community. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of speeding ticket or traffic representation.

    Herbert Ellis

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Peter Cameron

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Julian Poota, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 3, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Bryce Fetter, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2012
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Elliot Yi

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Robert Stumpf

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ismail Mohammed, Litigation Attorney on Jun 25, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Joel Kofsky, Litigation Attorney on Mar 17, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    "Jennifer consistently provides well reasoned answers on Avvo and demonstrates her broad experience in several fields. I would strongly suggest you consider her if searching for an attorney in North Jersey/ New York."

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates$250-$285/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      20%-33%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Always
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check