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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!
Need help with traffic tickets, criminal charges or a landlord/tenant dispute? Contact me NOW!
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
jennifermendelsohnlaw.comOnline Presence
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Jennifer Melissa Mendelsohn's Reviews
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Posted by Gregory | March 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Service
I had a laundry list of traffic issues out of state from Where I live that attorney Mendelsohn helped me out with. When I first reached out to Mrs Mendelsohn, overwhelmed with tickets in multiple counties she assured me they were all things that could be taken care of. With the diligent work of her ...
Posted by David | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worry free legal representation
Ms. Mendelssohn did a terrific job representing me, helping me expertly navigate the legal system and negotiating a fair and just deal that gave me peace of mind.
Posted by Wayne | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing experience
Jennifer removed my fear of my traffic appearance. She handled my concerns and managed expectations I never knew I had. Jennifer caught things that I needed to learn and showed me a new way to handle traffic fines and tickets. She is a God send. Don't do this alone , call Jennifer . She will.guide yo...
Posted by Michael | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Hire her if you get a Bergen County ticket
I hired Jennifer to help me with a traffic ticket. My hope was to get no points. She told me up front that she was confident she could get a deal where I pay x amount in a fine but no points and that’s exactly what I got. She even juggled a her schedule to be available for the time of my hearing beca...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional Competence
A serious ongoing issue with a neighbor prompted me to seek out and hire Jennifer Mendelsohn based on merely a smattering of information. This turned out to be a good decision. Jennifer is a tough, confident, knowledgeable tenacious individual who researches and thoroughly reviews the information and...
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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.""
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David Edelberg
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Michael Haber
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Yolanda Navarrete
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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