Are you in need of legal representation and counsel? The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC is a full-service firm serving the legal needs of a diverse clientele, ranging from individuals to large companies. Our practice areas are broad and diverse, with over 15 years of experience in criminal and DWI defense, business litigation, General and Special Counsel services, Mediation, commercial transactions, contract law, estate litigation, real estate transactions and crisis management. We are recognized by our clients and colleagues for combining exceptional legal skills and sound, practical judgment, with a professional and collegial demeanor. Our philosophy is simple--provide each client, regardless of how small or large, with honest, first-rate legal representation in the most cost-effective manner possible. Each case that we take on will receive one-on-one attention and a personalized defense to help secure the best possible outcome.
When you work with The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, you can be confident that your case will be in good hands. We believe that each client should be treated with respect and they are welcomed into the office with a personal and warm environment. We take the time to get to know you and your side of the story. If your case cannot be settled outside of court, we will aggressively defend you in trial. Working with The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
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The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC
1415 Queen Anne Road
Suite 206
Teaneck, NJ, 07666
One Gateway Center
Suite 2600
Newark, NJ
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2000 | 12/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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NJ Super Lawyer | New Jersey Super Lawyer | 2015 |
top 1% of attorneys nationally for 2015 | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
Best Attorney | Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America | 2015 |
New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
New Jersey Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
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Pro Bono Attorney | Project S.A.R.A.H. | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC | 2002 - Present |
Judge, Municipal Court | Judiciary of NJ | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Society of Legal Advocates | Member | 2014 - Present |
Foundation for Justice | Founder | 2012 - Present |
National Association Professional Mediators | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Association of Defense Counsel | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2010 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
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Bergen County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America—New Jersey | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Yeshiva University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Judicial Conference | Religious Issues and the Courts | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DWI- Case Dismissed | DWI Dismissed |
Possession of CDS | Dismissed |
Possession of CDS | Dismissed |
DWI - Car Parked on Side of Road | Not guilty |
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