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Leslie B. Posnock
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Biography
LESLIE B. POSNOCK is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Ms. Posnock, an attorney since 1984, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Ms. Posnock is a former public defender in Philadelphia and New Jersey and has extensive trial experience. Ms. Posnock has represented individuals in hundreds of cases, involving charges of murder, drugs, sexual assault, mail fraud, wire fraud, theft, forgery, kidnapping, robbery, assault, burglary, Municipal Court matters (including traffic ticket defense), and driving under the influence cases. She has successfully litigated numerous appeals and petitions for post-conviction relief. She has also represented witnesses before Federal and State Grand Juries, and has obtained expungements for her clients.
Ms. Posnock was trial and appellate counsel in State of New Jersey v. Alex Grant, an important case in which her client’s indictment for murder was dismissed by the New Jersey Appellate Division. This case has been cited in numerous law review articles, subsequent legal cases, and the New Jersey Court Rules with respect to the right to the presentation of fair and unbiased grand jury testimony.
Ms. Posnock has lectured on criminal law topics to the Bar Association of San Francisco Young Lawyers Division, and has written articles on criminal law topics, including “A Model Code of Conduct,” Business Crimes Bulletin, Compliance and Litigation, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 1994. While a student at the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Posnock worked for the Hon. A. Leon Higginbotham, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Education: University of Pennsylvania, BA History, Cum Laude graduate (1981); American University, Juris Doctor (1984), recipient of Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility as Outstanding Student in the Criminal Trial Clinical Program.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
41 years | 3,000 cases
Juvenile Law
25%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
37 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Schwartz & Posnock
99 Corbett Way, Ste 203, Eatontown, NJ, 07724
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Posted by Julie | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Would recommend
I used Leslie’s services twice last year- once for an incident involving my 14 year old son and once for representation a traffic matter. On both occasions I was delighted with Leslie’s responsiveness, knowledge and the ultimate outcome. Hopefully I will not need to contact a lawyer often in the futu...
Posted by Silvia | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
First-rate Attorney!
My experience with Leslie Posnock has been nothing short of exceptional. Leslie has represented and counseled me through many financial matters and traffic violations. She very reliable and has always been prompt and efficient in response and resolution to all matters. I strongly recommend Leslie ...
Posted by Vikram | October 26, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Multiple Traffic Violations - Out of State
****This is my first encounter with the US legal system and Miss. Posnock made is very easy with her extreme knowledge and experience in Legal arena**** We were visiting NJ and got into an accident and got several Traffic tickets and we had to leave back to the state of IL. I contacted Miss. Posn...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense
So happy that I chose Ms. Posnock for my criminal case!
Leslie Posnock is a fantastic lawyer. She listened carefully to the details of my criminal case, and together we came up with a strategy to fight the charges against me. And boy did she fight! Due to her intelligence and great experience, I got an excellent result, which allowed me to resume my life....
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2013 | Expungement
Excellent lawyer
Ms. Posnock got my conviction expunged. She was courteous and always answered all of my questions. I was really happy with the results of my case. She is an excellent lawyer.
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Young Leadership Award, JCC of Greater Monmouth County
1984
Dean's Award for Professional Responsibility, American University Washington College of Law
1984
Finalist, National Moot Court
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner, Schwartz & Posnock
1997 - 2007
Instructor, Horizon Institute of Paralegal Studies
1988 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Friedman Siegelbaum
1986 - 1988
Assistant Deputy Defender, New Jersey State Office Of Public Defender
1984 - 1986
Assistant Defender, Defender Association Of Philadelphia
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar Association
2011 - Present
University of Pennsylvania Alumni Community Service ProjectChair
1993 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey
2015 - 2016
University of PennsylvaniaReunion Chair
2000 - 2003
Hadassah Attorney's CouncilChair
1993 - 1995
Barristers Club of San FranciscoChair
Sample of Legal Cases
State of New Jersey v. Shannon Whooley
Cases were successfully consolidated and client was granted diversion.
State v. Alex Grant, 361 N.J. Super. 349 (App. Div. 2003)
Dismissed
Education
1984
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Chamber of Commerce Symposium
Protect Your Company from Criminal Liability
1994
Seminar
Advice to Corporate and Business Clients in Criminal Investigations
1994
San Francisco Barristers Club
Use of DNA Evidence
Publications
2016
1994
Business Crimes Bulletin, Compliance and Litigation
“A Model Code of Conduct”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I need a lawyer?
19 Sep 2025
Q&A
Ticket for driving without a license and unlawful loan of vehicle, what to do?
22 Dec 2020
Q&A
Am I required to go to court if I got a speeding ticket for going 48 in a 25?
08 Oct 2020