Jennifer Judy Donnelly

Jennifer Judy Donnelly

also known as Jennifer Judy Frei

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

21 Main Street #354, Suite 822, Hackensack, NJ

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Assisting in establishing and/or enforcing child custody orders and agreements as well as aiding in parenting time issues.

20 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Assisting in all aspects of the divorce process, including drafting and filing of pleadings and motions, participating in the drafting and negotiating of agreements.

20 years

25%
Family 25%

Specializing in Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce/Annulment, Civil Unions, Alimony/Spousal Support, Parenting Time/Visitation.

20 years

25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 25%

Assisting in drafting/preparing both prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

20 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

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Location

Weinberger Law Group, LLC

21 Main Street #354, Suite 822, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Jennifer Judy Donnelly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Aran | February 11, 2015

Jennifer is a pleasure to work with

After reading Jennifer's other positive reviews I decided to schedule a meeting to discuss putting together a prenuptial agreement. In person she's straightforward and knowledgeable, and took time to understand what I was looking for. It ended up taking about eight months to work through all the st...eps with my fiancee and Jennifer was right there the whole way -- always patient and informative. She's also up front about what and how she charges, which is nice. Working with her was a great experience start to finish.

Posted by Peter | July 19, 2013

Truly Excellent Representation

Ms. Donnelly provided me with truly excellent, professional, and compassionate representation in a very stressful custody/visitation matter. From our initial meeting, through conferences, drafting documents, and representation in court, Jennifer captured the essence of how I wanted to handle custody,... parenting time, and a parenting plan, both legally and personally. It was important to me to respect the ongoing interpersonal realities of bringing an action in court, while preserving the best opportunities for cooperation down the road. Ms. Donnelly helped make that possible in a way that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend her and her colleagues at BDG who also worked on my case.

Posted by Diego E | April 9, 2013

Very happy

Jennifer explained everything about my divorce case on our first meeting and I left pretty confident and knowledgeable about my rights and the whole process. Everything went very smooth and only had to go see her twice, including the initial consultation. Very good communication, kept me up to date... and e-mailed any forms that needed my signature. Overall very happy with her.

Posted by Jose | January 2, 2013

J.J.D. Jersey City's Super Lawer

Words can not express how grateful I am to Jennifer because the first time I ever went to court the attorney I had left a very bad taste in my mouth by being an hour late and then rushing me with signing many documents which I felt should have been done prior to our court date. Jennifer on the other ...hand handled my case like a true professional, everything was explained all i's were dotted and I felt very comfortable going into court with her. I highly recommend her.

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Jennifer Judy Donnelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is one of the better known attorneys is the area of family law within Hudson and Bergen counties. In my opinion you can't find a more capable attorney than Jennifer in family law cases."

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Bryan Perez

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I write this endorsement of Jennifer with the highest level of confidence. Her knowledge of the law and professionalism in the courtroom is exceeded only by the compassion and care she has for her client. Jennifer will advocate for her client while maintaining a workable and healthy environment, thereby fostering the best possible results. Simply put, she's fantastic."

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Tanya Freeman

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard Cohen

Family lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a strong advocate and I highly recommend her."

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Anna Noris

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great advocate."

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Howard Siegrist

Family lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Bestafka

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Donnelly's knowledge and experience in this practice area make her an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney. Her answers evince an understanding of the law that will surely benefit anyone who hires her."

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Marina Ginzburg

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yolanda Navarrete

Unknown lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Arcese

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Donnelly is an excellent advocate as well as counselor, combining her legal knowledge and experience with real understanding of the human dimension of family law."

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Fabiola Ruiz-Doolan

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaclyn Nayar

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Meghan Gulczynski

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a sharp attorney and a strong advocate. She knows the law and will fight for you. I am proud to have her on my team."

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Karla Garcia

Family lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a strong advocate for her clients and is respectful and professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Cynthia Barker Outstanding Attorney Award, Legal Services of New Jersey

2011

Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Low-Income Community, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

2002

Pro Bono Service Program Award, Seton Hall University School of Law

1999

Paralegal of the Year, Berkeley College

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Brunetti, Donnelly & Gulczynski, LLC

2006 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Inc.

2003 - 2006

Associate, Sussan & Greenwald

Associations

2012 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Hudson County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

S.D. v. M.J.R. 415 N.J. Super. 417, 2 A.3d 412 (2010)

In favor of our client: S.D.

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Education

2003

Seton Hall University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1999

Kean University

B.A.

1997

Berkeley College

A.A.S.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Bloomfield Public Library

The ABC's of Child Support

2012

Bloomfield Public Library

Obtaining a Restraining Order in New Jersey

Languages

English

Activity

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