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Jef D Henninger

also known as Jef Henninger

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Tinton Falls, NJ
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Uncontested Divorce, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion ... +17 more

788 Shrewsbury Ave, Suite 2209, Tinton Falls, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Jef Henninger

788 Shrewsbury Ave, Suite 2209, Tinton Falls, NJ, 07724-3080

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Jef D Henninger's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | 1 star

Posted by William | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyers are Incompetent, Lazy, Liars.

I Hired Jeff Henninger Law Firm to Represent my son in a Criminal Manner and they Assigned the case to Christopher Caserio Esq. This Lawyer is very Lazy, Unprofessional and told us Lies after Lies about filing motions he never Intended to File. The Entire time my son was in Detention Mr. Caserio file...d 1 Motion the work day before his 180 days to be Dismissed from my sons case. He also Charged us $1,100.00 for this Procedure. He is Horrible

Posted by Art | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

BEWARE

I hired Mr. Henninger to represent me in a firearm's confiscation case. I met with him personally at his office and explained the issue. I paid his retainer, sent him all the information for which he asked and I was promptly forgotten. I was turned over to one of his Associates, I made contact with t...he new Attorney twice before I was told he was no longer with the firm. I was assigned a new Attorney at that point. I made contact with the new Attorney several times via telephone. I was told he had contacted the Middelsex County Prosecutor regarding my case and that he was awaiting a response from her. This went on for several months during which I was told by the Attorney to call him every two weeks for updates. I called him as HE had requested. He spoke with me three or four times, always with the same excuse that he was still waiting for a response from the Prosecutors office. Eventually, he stopped returning my calls. SO I called the office. The office person told me that he was in court, but she would give him my message and he would call me back. This occurred for about three weeks with no return calls. I finally found a new Attorney who was able to help me get back my property in less than 3 months. My advice is to stay away from Mr. Henninger and associates. I never even received an accounting from his office as to how the retainer was spent.

Jef Henninger

Replied last March 20, 2017

This is a false review. First, we have represented one client named Art and it was for a different matter and he's still a client. Second, we cannot find a record of any case under a different name that is even similar to this. Third, my cell phone is listed on this profile. I answer it every single day of the year. If this person was a real client that actually had a problem, he or she could have called me cell phone and this would have been cleared up.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Only thing he did for me was waste my money

I talked to him and hired him for an emancipation case based off of the big game he talks. In court I find out he's going to school ok so a reduction in child support is brought up and shot down because it wasn't filed for with the emancipation. One would think an Attorney they hire would tell their ...client to check that off in the original paper work when filing for emancipation just in case the emancipation wasn't approved but of course he wouldn't be able to make more money that way.

Jef Henninger

Replied last May 01, 2016

This review is clearly false. First, I have not had an emancipation case where there was oral argument for a long time. Second, all client review motions before they are filed. They have to sign off on them. If there was something that a client wanted to have added, they would have not signed off on it. Third, the description of the case does not match the facts of any case in this office. Therefore, this is a fake review.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2014 | Family

Don't recommend for DCPP cases especially complicated as Jef Heningers book written April 2014 states

DCPP removed my children April 2014 (right when his book on a know it all on DCPP was released). I was informed at the court hearing for order to show cause that Mr. Heninger wanted to take the case to trial even though there was no facts on their case. Prior to going into the court room, he told m...e that he quit and will not work for me as I was argumentative with him. I agreed to a trial as I wanted my name to be vindicated and DCPP to present their falsified documents which never took place as DCPP dismissed the case September 2014. Many of my former colleagues are in disbelief of how this case was handled.

Jef Henninger

Replied last September 29, 2014

This anonymous person does not appear to be a client of this firm. As a result, this could be anyone including our competition. In addition, the review doesn't even make any sense. First, lawyers cannot just "quit", a motion would have to be filed. According to the reviewer, no such review was ever filed. Second, if we did represent a client that was argumentative, we would have to get out of the case but again, a motion would have to be filed. Third, the statement "Mr. Henninger wanted to take the case to trial even though there was no facts on their case" doesn't really make any sense from a negative perspective. If DCPP had no evidence, it would only make sense to press the issue and fight them. Fourth, if we didn't actually represent the client, how could he or she judge our performance? Fifth, the use of the "know it all" clearly indicates that this person has some type of animosity with this firm. A credible review would have just stuck to the facts. Sixth, unless this person is a lawyer, the reference to former colleagues also doesn't make any sense either. Finally, this person should have indicated exactly what they did by being argumentative. Clients are permitted to disagree with their lawyers but it is only when clients start making threats do we feel the need to file a motion to get out of the case. The client of course has the right to oppose such a motion. There is no indication that any of this actually happened which is why it appears that this is a false review.

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Jef D Henninger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katherine Bernstein

Child custody lawyer | 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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Andres Mejer

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Scott Goldstein

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Jason Matey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Van Zwaren

Family lawyer | Jul 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. A knowledgeable family law attorney who has been helpful with his advice."

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Carl Archer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jef is a hard worker, and goes to the mat for his clients."

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Adam Rosenblum

General practice lawyer | Jan 17

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"Jef is a good lawyer and an all-around great guy. I highly recommend him!"

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Russell Goldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"Jef is an excellent, hardworking attorney who fights tirelessly to protect his clients' legal rights."

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Cindy Salvo

Family lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse Jef Henninger. He is a very skilled attorney and an all-around nice guy! Definitely recommended."

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David Rich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Henninger generously shares, with his fellow attorneys, his knowledge about criminal defense practice."

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Maggi Maksoud

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Christopher DeSocio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Mann

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jef is extremely knowledgeable and eloquent attorney. He is generous with his time and knowledge and dedicated to his clients."

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Charles Novins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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"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."

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Lynda Hinkle

Family lawyer | Jan 13

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"Jef is a rising star in the legal world. He works hard for his clients!"

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Sarah Meil

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Riviere

Family lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. Fights hard for his clients."

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Ronald Sarno

Family lawyer | Jan 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Jef is well known in central Jersey for his good work in family law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Attorneys in New Jersey - Criminal Defense, American Registry

2013

Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyers Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tracy L

Court reversed itself and gave custody to mother.

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Education

2004

University of Dayton School of Law

2000

Monmouth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

It Isn't Really Stealing, Is It? Criminal Law and Intellectual Property

Criminal Defense

2006

Trenton Computer Fest 2006

Computer Crime

Publications

2013

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Defending Child Pornography Cases

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Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal The Trojan Horse Defense in Cybercrime Cases

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cybercrimes.net Investigating and Prosecuting Cases Involving Hacking and the Computer Underground

Languages

English

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