I met and retained Mr Jef Henninger over a year ago. Jef , his office and Attorney Chris Casserio were very communicative, and extremely professional. Everything I expected and what he told me was accurate and as he explained all possibilities, he also let me know his firm was one of if not the best. It was an extreme benefit hiring his firm for my family court issues ! I highly recommend!
I had a restraining order entered against me over 27years ago as a result of me not responding to a divorce. The order was entered in default since I never appeared in court. As a result of being homeless at the time I never received the notifications to appear. Thanks to Jef I was able to have the FRO removed and keep my job which depended on the order being removed. He is a very knowledgeable and hardworking lawyer, Jef always kept me informed of the case, and returned my calls promptly. His representation was truly top notch. Thank you Jef you’re a “rockstar” in court
Sincerely, M.S.
I represent my clients the same way I would represent my close friends and family. I am not on TV. You won't hear me on the radio. You won't see an ad for me in the Yellow Pages. I like to rely on word-of-mouth because we create clients for life. We want to be your go-to lawyers in time of need. With 9 offices in New Jersey, our attorneys can represent you in any court in New Jersey. We also answer our phone 24/7 because most of our new clients need us right away.
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EXCELLENT RESULTS !
I met and retained Mr Jef Henninger over a year ago. Jef , his office and Attorney Chris Casserio were very communicative, and extremely professional. Everything I expected and what he told me was accurate and as he explained all possibilities, he also let me know his firm was one of if not the best. It was an extreme benefit hiring his firm for my family court issues ! I highly recommend!
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2020
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Final Restraining Order - removed
I had a restraining order entered against me over 27years ago as a result of me not responding to a divorce. The order was entered in default since I never appeared in court. As a result of being homeless at the time I never received the notifications to appear. Thanks to Jef I was able to have the FRO removed and keep my job which depended on the order being removed. He is a very knowledgeable and hardworking lawyer, Jef always kept me informed of the case, and returned my calls promptly. His representation was truly top notch. Thank you Jef you’re a “rockstar” in court
Sincerely, M.S.
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2019
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Mr Henninger is an outstanding lawyer
Mr Henninger was able to expedite the outcome of my case due his knowledge and experience with similar cases. He personally updated me on numerous occasions and offered expert advise that resulted in a positive result. I highly recommend this attorney and give him more than five stars!
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2019
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Jef did a great job
Jef was my attorney in a complex family law case. He is knowledgeable about the NJ alimony law- both old and new law. He presented my case in a professional manner in family court and to the NJ appeals court. He achieved the best possible result on my behalf. I highly recommend Jef as your attorney in family law matters.
Posted by Patricia | January 2, 2019
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Correct a Wrong
Recently we required the legal service of a NJ lawyer; we had relocated from there to another state more than a decade ago. An Internet search for an out-of-state attorney led us to Jef Henninger Esq.
We have nothing but the highest praise for Mr. Henninger and his staff; the efficiency and courtesy we received was excellent. Within a matter of weeks (which included a court hearing) our situation was resolved.
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Posted by Robert Urbanski | September 18, 2018
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A great no nonsense attorney who will work for you
As a police officer for 20 years I have had contact with many attorneys.When I sat down and first met with Jef I told him of my concerns ,he listened then turned to me and said thats my job let me worry about that.It was the way he said it that right then and there I knew I was in good hands.He knows what he says and does what he says.This is the attorney you need.The other attorneys in his group that I was involved with also had this great attorney attitude .I will refer his group to anyone I know.
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Posted by Gerard | September 13, 2018
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Defense for restraining order
A restraining order is a very scary thing to recieve, especially when unexpected. It happened to me. I immediately found jef Hennenger online and hired him. He explained NJ law to me. I felt much better walking into court with a jef Hennenger attorney representing me. When I felt the judge was going to rule against me, my attorney argued some key points to the judge and Her Honor dismissed. The final order. It was a tremendous weight off my mind. I was very pleased with jefs prehearing support staff.
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Posted by Kelvin | September 5, 2018
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Firearms purchaser ID and Handgun permits
I highly recommend Jef to anyone who needs assistance with obtaining firearms purchaser ID and/or handgun permit in NJ. I was getting a serious run around from the local PD and never even got a chance to hand in my application (They claimed i needed to make an appointment just to hand it in). They kept pushing me off. I have no criminal record or history of drug use yet my 2nd amendment rights were being denied. As soon as i hired Jef, the next day, the PD reached out to me and asked me to bring in my application. From there out, the process was smooth and pleasant. I received my initial firearms purchaser ID + 2 handgun permits within a couple of weeks after trying on my own for over 3 weeks with no progress.
I have already recommended Jef to friends and family for his legal counsel and services. I will be using him in the future if any need arises for legal counsel. I really appreciate his and his staff's assistance with my case. They were pleasant, helpful and attentive.
Martine, one of his paralegals was amazing, she stayed on top of everything and kept me informed through the whole process. Questions and concerns were always answered via phone and/or email quickly.
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Posted by Bruce | June 30, 2018
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Jef actually cares about justice, and we finally got it!
I spoke with six other attorneys before I found Jef. All six told me that my money was gone and that the guy who ripped me off would get off scott free. They told me that my case wasn't worth taking because the amount of money involved (just under $10,000) wasn't enough to justify their fees.
Jef took my case for a nominal fee assuming that this crooked businessman would give me my money back or ship the expensive item to me once he received a threatening letter, but neither of us realized just how reckless and sleazy this cat actually was at the time.
That was one and a half years ago. My case has finally been put to rest in a criminal court. The sleazy business man pled guilty to three counts of theft by deception and is either going to pay me in full or serve jail time, all due to Jef Henninger's fine work. Damn it feels good!
Not only did Jef go FAR above and beyond the call of duty for me, he maintained integrity and was honest with me every step of the way. I still can't believe how lucky I was to find Jef and to hire him for this case.
For anyone reading this review to fully understand how much I appreciate this man and his firm, just imagine taking out a loan for almost ten grand only to find out that the item never ships. You're promised a full refund, but all you receive is lies. Next consider how you would feel after six different lawyers told you that your situation isn't worth their time, or anyone's time.
Imagine going to the police and hearing them tell you that the district attorney won't prosecute because the amount of money isn't large enough. Envision yourself bringing your conclusive evidence of wrongdoing to the district attorney's office but being told that your case isn't big enough to prosecute criminally. How angry would you get each time you had to make a payment on that loan? I literally gnashed my teeth every month.
Finally, imagine Jef getting justice for you and forcing the bastard to pay you or serve jail time. That's why I'm here, taking time to write this review. That's why Jef is an amazing attorney. It's why I can confidently say that he cares about justice.
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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2018
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Gun issue
Accidentally dischsrged fire ar at home. Did everything right. Called police, had all my paperwork. Police still took gun and permit. Called jef and they made sure i got gun and permit back. Thanks Jef!ef!
Posted by Ramon | February 13, 2018
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Best Nj gun permit attorney
Jef and his team did a good job with my Gunn permit case they followed through and made sure my application was taken care of it was smooth process. I will hire Jeff again anytime his team Of lawyers know what they’re doing and do a good job in representation of your case. Detectives and chiefs get scared when they see you hired Jeff and his team. They’re very good in criminal law.
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Posted by Cathy C. | September 6, 2017
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NJ DYFS case
If you are ever in the unfortanate situation of having DYFS get involved in your life, I highly recommend Jef. He answered his phone on a Saturday night when I desperately needed someone. He immediately took action that Monday morning. His associate Mary Jane is exceptional. Both of them will deal with DYFS directly and answer all of your questions. They always return your calls promptly making you feel comforted. If you need a DYFS attorney look no further.
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Posted by Manny | June 22, 2017
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Emancipation case
I wanted to hire a bulldog that could speak for me in court for my emancipation case. I made the right decision hiring Jef Henninger! He made all points in a very professional way and was straightforward! Needless to say we won the case! Hopefully, I never need a lawyer again but if I do, I know exactly who to call!
Posted by Fred | April 1, 2017
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Aggressive for my divorce
I was really worried when my now ex hired a lawyer with a reputation for being tough. Guy at work told me that Jef is really aggressive so I hired him. He mopped the floor with my ex's lawyer. Total beast mode in court. Really glad I hired him and his team. He's not the cheapest lawyer in the world but his billing was very fair. You get what you pay for.
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Posted by Michael & Jocelyn | February 25, 2017
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Smooth Operators - Quick closing on a shortsale!!
We had a smooth real estate closing thanks to Jef Henninger and his team. One of the biggest problems we knew we were going to face is poor responses from the sellers attorney. Jef and his team are relentless and will not stop reaching out until they receive a swift response. They have several attorneys that work at their firm so they didn't need us to move the date around. They are very responsive and thorough. Excellent firm!
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Posted by Stephen | February 24, 2017
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Child Support Temination
I contacted Jef back in June of 2016 about my son. The question I had was.....do children get support when going to college part time!!!! Also my health prompted me to take action as well being 64 at the time with a serious heart problem (cardiomyopathy). Anyway Jef filed the motion at the beginning of September 2016 and by October my son was emancipated and so was I !!!!!!!! Jefs law firm was quick and thorough and there were no hitches. All the attorneys especially Dominique were very helpful and professional. Also the cost was very reasonable as well. Thanks Jef for all!
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Posted by Jose | February 2, 2017
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A Legal Matter I Needed Help With.
I hired Mr. Henninger in late December 2016 for help regarding a legal matter. Mr. Henninger was professional in assuring me that he and his law firm would help to resolve my matter favorably for me. By February 2017, the matter was resolved. Both Mr. Henninger and Dominique (from the Law Offices of Jef Henninger) were wonderful. Mr. Henninger, you truly are the new Perry Mason. Thank you also Dominique for your help. I will recommend this law firm highly and I believe I have new lifetime professional friends in the Law Firm of Jef Henninger. Thank you all so very much for everything.
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Posted by Michael | October 27, 2016
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ALIMONY INJUSTICE
Recent alimony reform in New Jersey was a small step in the right direction but more must be done. For many years I obliged and provided all support for the children including college, cars, etc. But changing times, personal struggles with health, an inflexible court system and a content ex-partner left little hope, not to mention a stupid decision on my part a long time ago with some seriously bad counsel. I felt though I had one more battle in me to find a way.
You see, the problem is that where there is a movement afoot to get rid of 'alimony forever', many of these divorce attorneys are also battling against reform. They feed off one of the emotionally distressed partners while the other suffers (and hires another attorney). In searching for someone to stand with me, I encountered quite a few. Thankfully my research led me to Jef.
Jef is assisting with getting more reform so he knows the issue, inside and out. He was the best hire I ever made, and I have hired hundreds of people including many attorneys. We discussed the issue, worked as a team, and 7 months later we had resolution. He was always available, communicated well and yes, even his fees were totally transparent and fair.
If you are one of thousands who are suffering from these outdated and antiquated laws, even with this most recent reform, I would recommend calling Jef. At the very least, you can be assured you will be speaking to someone very knowledgeable and just as important, someone who will represent you and not be associated with groups who would like to see the laws stay exactly as they are. But, I believe you will get more than that. Hiring an attorney to help you navigate the current system is difficult but not impossible to find someone who really gets it. I believe Jef is such an attorney.
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Posted by Barbara | October 18, 2016
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Amazing
Jef Henninger is very professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him very highly for any case. He has helped me so many times and always came out on top.
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016
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DCPP is a broken system
There is only one choice when the DCPP becomes involved in your life. Even if the worker, investigator or supervisor is morally sound it still does not make up for the fact that the rules they abide by are broken, they are overworked and there is no possible way they can make a judgment on your Life by filling out a few checklists and getting a couple of references. These people are also obligated by the state to put you into programs where they will receive money, . They are usually burned out and want to punish you for whatever reason they feel Is easiest. They are not educated and they do not have medical or legal degrees to make any kind of assumption on the health and well-being of your child. We need a system in the country to protect our children but CPS a.k.a. the DCPP are not the right choice. They are not governed by anyone but themselves, they do not have random audits done on them, and they have completely legal immunity to do lots of very nasty things to destroy families when they are supposed to be helping them. Jef and his team were very informational, calm and collected, and kept me from worrying throughout the whole case. His demeanor reputation and connections are something that you will desperately want on your side when the DCPP becomes a part of your life. my recommendation would be to retain Jef and also educate yourself on the laws of the state and what the DCP P handbook states. The DCP P advocacy department are not lawyers and do not even know their own state and country laws.
Do not wait on retaining a lawyer and do not comply with them unless your lawyer tells you too. Do not think because you are educated, have a nice home , are a good parent, and have great references that the DCPP will be good. They may go after you even harder because of it. GET JEF NOW
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Child custody Attorney | Jul 28
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"Jef is smart, experienced, creative and dedicated. He fights hard for his clients and isn't afraid to take on a challenge. He gets results, both in Court and in settlement negotiations."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 14
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff, is a dedicated advocate for his clients. If you or a loved are facing criminal charges take the time to talk to Jeff. You will be glad you did."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 26
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is well known and respected for the results he achieves with his clients. A personal friend, a former drug court evaluator, when his name is mentioned, had nothing but the highest praise for his professionalism and skill. If you need a criminal attorney, he's the one to go to."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 14
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"I endorse this lawyer. The results that Jef is able to achieve for his clients are very positive. Jef has extensive experience and a true grasp of the law. I recommend Jef and know that he has a great staff who works as a team ready to help Jef's clients."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jef is extremely knowledgeable and eloquent attorney. He is generous with his time and knowledge and dedicated to his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jef Henninger is a remarkable counsellor, and I have referred matters to him simply because he is unique, in addition to being generally excellent. I have an informal, self-taught specialty at the intersection of law and computer science, whereas Henninger has studied it all formally, is degreed, and there is no one like him in the statewide area. Simply the best. He's also expert in various regular specialties, including matrimonial, criminal, DYFS, and several others. I'm 25 years doing criminal law, and he's one of a small few I'd rely on for my own defense. He also employs a staff member that used to be with me, so I personally know she's excellent, too. All that plus exemplary ethics. If you're in and around NJ and need his sort of expertise, Jef's firm is your best bet to get a great outcome."