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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.
I handle thousands of tickets each year for clients in courts throughout NJ! Let me help you!
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
60%
23 years
Criminal Defense
25%
Litigation
10%
Personal Injury
5%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-285 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn
(201) 796-7702
Fax
55 Harristown Road, Suite 106, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452
jennifermendelsohnlaw.comOnline Presence
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Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn's Reviews
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Practice Area Knowledge (39)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 33 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Daniel | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
If your case is similar to mine-expect to get even more reduced points because the prosecutor
I was facing 9 points for an improper passing(4) and speeding 35 miles per hour over the speed limit(5). 85 miles an hour in a 50. She was able to get me down to 4 points,improper to a careless driving(2) and the speeding down to 7-14mph over the speed limit(2), plus a suspended license for 30 days, ...
Posted by Timothy | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Daughter's DUI & Traffic Violation Offenses
I found that Jennifer was very professional, forthright and at the same time understanding when aiding my daughter with her violations. She properly examined the evidence and was able to ascertain the true situation that my daughter had entered into. She was able to properly defend my daughter and ...
Posted by Brian B | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Clifton Traffic Violation
Got a ticket in NJ, I went to traffic court to answer, and was told of a list of possible bad outcomes for me, each more severe than the last...I asked if I could get an attorney and come back... I found Jennifer on Avvo, and she put me at ease immediately, with her knowledge of the county's court an...
Posted by Mei | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Get my 129:d dismissed
Ms. Mendelsohn is very professional and was able to talk the prosecutor. I was solely charged by 129:d and had no other tickets to deal with the prosecutor for seeking dismissal of it. Ms. Mendelsohn analyzed my situation and gave me practical suggestion, finally I got another ticket 130, so my 129:d...
Posted by Gabby | June 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Stop looking elsewhere and retain her counsel immediately - best lawyer experience BY FAR
From the very first point of contact, through the entire process until conclusion, Jennifer was thorough, detailed, organized, informed, helpful, understanding, patient, communicative, responsive, professional and tenacious. She represented my case with a level of care and diligence I have never see...
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""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.""
Ronald Mondello
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
John O'Brien
Personal injury lawyer
Marina Ginzburg
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
Brian Wayson
General practice lawyer
Scott Aaronson
Criminal defense lawyer
Mark Cheser
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Kamryn Caldwell
General practice lawyer
Tom Arany
General practice lawyer
Stephen Doan
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Brandon Walcott
Criminal defense lawyer
Steven Schwartz
Personal injury lawyer
Barry Poulson
Criminal defense lawyer
Catherine Bennett
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Frank Chen
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Kevin Sullivan
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Daniel Buttafuoco
Medical malpractice lawyer
David Edelberg
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Pamela Koslyn
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Michael Haber
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Yolanda Navarrete
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Bergen's Top Lawyers - Litigation, (201) Magazine
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Jennifer M. Mendelsohn
Associations
2015 - Present
Fair Lawn Jewish Center, Congregation B'nai Israel, Fair Lawn, NJVice President, Board of Directors
2012 - Present
New Jersey Women's Business OwnersMember
2004 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationCo-Chair, buddy system
2004 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2000 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
Education
2003
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Muhlenberg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Master's Level Class-Social Work
New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
2014
Women's Professional Marketplace
The Trials and Tribulations of Being A Woman Business Owner
2014
Mean Girls Conference
NJ Anti-Bullying Laws
2013
YWCA Women's Empowerment Day
Beating Bullying Through Careful Understanding of NJ Anti-Bullying Laws
2012
Animal Rights Legal Forum at Fair Lawn Senior Center
Defamation-What To Do When People Go Too Far With Their First Amendment Rights
2007
Fair Lawn Commons Legal Discussion
Traffic Tickets- Understanding the Point System
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Jennifer earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
In the state of New Jersey is it illegal to date somebody under 18 while 18?
13 Apr 2015
Q&A
I was caught shoplifting an $18 bottle of hair product at Shop Rite.
16 Mar 2015
Q&A
I got a speeding ticket on the garden state parkway. Clocked at 104 in 55 mph zone. What do you think? also Careless Driving
19 Nov 2014