Joshua Wood Denbeaux

Joshua Wood Denbeaux

also known as Josh Denbeaux

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Westwood, NJ
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Foreclosure, Debt Collection ... +4 more

372 Kinderkamack Rd, Suite 5, Westwood, NJ

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 40%

This is where my heart and soul reside. I take consumer protection extremely seriously and I enjoy the moment when my clients realize that they have found the attorney who knows how to give them hope again.

20 years | 2,000 cases

40%
Foreclosure 25%

We have many ways to defend a homeowner in foreclosure. We prosecute fraud, and loan servicing errors in origination documents and loan modifications through state and federal laws including CFA, RESPA, TILA and FDCPA.

17 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

I represent people interested in bankruptcy ... and how to avoid having to file. "If the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." Bankruptcy attorneys recommend bankruptcy, but it is NOT always the best option.

20 years | 500 cases

10%
Debt Collection 10%

Debt collectors can be brutal, and often attempting to collect wrong amounts or harassing and abusing debtors. We harassing debt collectors in federal court. It is so much fun to sue the lawyer who just harassed my client.

10 years | 200 cases

10%
Credit Repair 5%

Debt collectors can be brutal, and often attempting to collect wrong amounts or harassing and abusing debtors. We harassing debt collectors in federal court. It is so much fun to sue the lawyer who just harassed my client.

14 years | 200 cases

5%
Debt and Lending Agreements 5%

Debt collectors can be brutal, and often attempting to collect wrong amounts or harassing and abusing debtors. We harassing debt collectors in federal court. It is so much fun to sue the lawyer who just harassed my client.

14 years | 200 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

We are a litigation firm. We do not handle real estate closings; we handle disputes involving the sale and lease of real property, and we represent people who fall behind on mortgage payments.

20 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

30%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Denbeaux & Denbeaux

372 Kinderkamack Rd, Suite 5, Westwood, NJ, 07675-1675

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Joshua Wood Denbeaux's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Posted by Meredith | October 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great communication, advice and referral

He got back to me almost immediately and gave me a lot of great context and advice that reduced my stress and will likely save me money. Ultimately it turned out he doesn’t practice the kind of law I need so he referred me to someone who does that he worked closely with in the past and who also was s...uper helpful and communicative.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Worst of the worst and as unprofessional as they come.

The worst of the worst. An 84 year old relative called for help with her mortgage and foreclosure issues. After telling her all the things he could do and would do for her, the communication stopped. Even after she followed up with emails and calls, he didn't even have the decency to call her back, a...n 84 year old elderly woman that clearly needed guidance. Joshua made a curious comment to her that he wasn't going to make any money on this case so it was no surprise that he never called her back after he said he would get back to her to go over the next steps. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. No professional conduct whatsoever. It's one thing if you don't want to help because you're just in it for the money but at least have the decency to get back to someone so they're not sitting there as crucial days go by wondering what's going on and getting no response back after several calls and emails. This wasn't a mistake. Just a blatant disregard for someone's time and energy and misfortune. And judging by some of the other negative reviews about him, this is the same m.o. Is this really the type of person you want to fight for you? But then again, this is why lawyers have the stereotypical reputations that they do. If you know, you know. He is the epitome of that. If I could give ZERO stars, I would.

Posted by Dave | July 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Consultation

Josh quickly and professionally helped clarify the issue at hand and recommended a viable solution. Thanks Josh!

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Poor answer

Asked if a specifice small claims suit was tort or breach of contract. He never answered my question, just told me why I should hire a lawyer)

Joshua Denbeaux

Replied last May 30, 2025

That is actually not at all true. I directly answered your question. You asked if you could sue in contract or tort for a bad credit report. I explained that you could do neither, because the Fair Credit Reporting Act prohibits direct actions for bad credit decisions, and requires instead that you first send a Credit Reporting Act letter, explaining the error and requesting a research and correction. I also explained that this is a complex area of the law and that I have not seen successful resolutions of these cases when handled pro se. This would be especially true and a) the credit victim tries to sue directly without first sending a Credit Reporting Act letter and b) gets upset when an attorney explains how the law works and provides solid, real advice on how to move forward.

Posted by Susan | August 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Foreclosure question

Mr. Denbeaux responded to a phone inquiry regarding a reverse mortgage foreclosure and succinctly answered my questions and explained what the mortgage company and their attorney could and could not do. He was very helpful.

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Joshua Wood Denbeaux's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abigail Kahl

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Virginia Fortunato

Foreclosure lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a very intelligent and hard-working attorney. State Court staff recently advised me that the briefs he submits are some of the most thorough and well reasoned briefs that are submitted to the Court in foreclosure matters."

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David Krieger

Consumer protection lawyer

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Abigail Kahl

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Denbeaux & Denbeaux

Associations

2019 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

GMAC v. Willoughby, 230 N.J. 172 (2017)

Victory

GMAC v. Willoughby

Homeowner victory

Psaros v. Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Civil Action No. 15-4277 (JLL) (JAD)

The Court held that foreclosure plaintiff attorneys are debt collectors and responsible under the FDCPA for pursuing foreclosure for the wrong amount of debt

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Education

1994

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2006

Publications

2015

Social Science Research Network Guantanamo: America's Battle Lab

Languages

English

Activity

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