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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.
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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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8
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
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Posted by Vic | May 22, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Expert in traffic matters
Jennifer is very knowledgable in traffic matters. She was able to get a seven point speeding and careless driving charge down to no points and a fine. I fully recommend her services.
Posted by Ray | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Got the job done, with some caveats
Everyone makes mistakes. And we're all human. With that being said, Jennifer made one too many mistakes before we actually made it to the courtroom. First, she misplaced my original check that I mailed to her, and I had to send her another one. No big deal, as that was a simple request. But then, she...
Jennifer Mendelsohn
Replied last June 21, 2017Ray: Thank you for taking the time to comment on my services. I certainly welcome your feedback. Just for clarification, however, I NEVER lost your check. If you recall, I accidentally spilled water on the check and it smeared so I couldn't cash it. In terms of what happened on the initial court date, I regret that you had to wait 1.5 hours and I again sincerely apologize for the confusion. I did immediately rectify the situation as soon as I realized what had occurred (a scheduling mistake with my calendar). Anyway, glad you are grateful that I was able to get you a positive plea that day to resolve your matter and keep your driving record clear:) As you said, hopefully you will not require my services in the future! Drive safely and have a good summer!
Posted by Samuel | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
If only we knew
I hired Attorney Mendelsohn in August 2020 due to my 19 year old son having been cited for speeding in NJ 30 plus miles over the limit in NJ and our being from MA. I did my due diligence and spoke with her for at least 30 minutes to go over the case and then paid her 'flat fee' of $500. During the ...
Jennifer Mendelsohn
Replied last February 21, 2021I am sorry that you were disappointed by the outcome of your son’s case. The outcome was based on the strictures placed upon me by the Judge himself, due to the individual and particular details of your son’s infractions and could not have been otherwise resolved. Given that I am bound by attorney-client privilege, I cannot address the specifics of the case in this public forum. However, I did want to respond here, in addition to our previous email correspondence. I represented your son zealously, as I do every client. In each of the 3 court ordered appearances, I advocated vociferously on your son’s behalf, as I do for EVERY client. Moreover, I respectfully and expertly advised and counseled you and your son, as I do for every client. At every step along the way throughout the duration of our working relationship, I communicated my approach and updated you regarding what I planned to do. I strategically timed the filing of my motion to dismiss as per my 18 years of experience. Everything I did for your son, as with every case I take on, was done in an attempt to secure the best possible outcome for your family. All attorneys are subject to the court’s scheduling, and the multiple rescheduling and postponements of this case were per the Court’s orders. It did stretch out over a longer period of time than either of us might have preferred, but that was beyond our influence. Every attorney is constrained by the power the Judge has in their ultimate decision. We are professionals, and make our professional recommendation and request, but we are restricted and limited by the confines of the courts, the prosecutor’s plea deal, and ultimately the Judge’s verdict. Some courts and some Judges are more lenient, some are stricter. Despite every legal maneuver I performed, despite my skillful advocacy and representation, the Judge in your son’s case ruled against us and imposed what he felt was fair punishment for your son’s high speed. This particular Judge was not inclined to consider the various mitigating factors that I posed to him on your son’s behalf when making his determination as to sentencing. On the contrary, he was quite adamant that due to the factual circumstances of your son’s case, this was the only appropriate consequence in his Court. For clarification purposes, please be advised that no attorney controls, benefits from, nor receives the court fees and fines assessed by the Judge. I requested the lowest possible fines, and the Judge decided the exact amount he felt was appropriate. There is a range for the fine assessed and the Judge has the power to decide the appropriate fine based on that range. I always endeavor to meet and/or exceed my clients’ expectations. I honor and value my work, my clients, and the trust my clients place in me. I recognize your frustration with the outcome of the case, and hope that you can separate that from the hard work and efforts I actually performed on behalf of your son. I encourage you to contact me directly with any further questions you might have.
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David Edelberg
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Michael Haber
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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