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Jeannette A Hoffman
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Biography
Jeannette A. Hoffman has been a practicing attorney since 1972. She began her career as a staff attorney in the New York Public Defender’s office, handling criminal trials. She entered private practice in 1979 and is known as one of New Jersey’s preeminent matrimonial and bankruptcy attorneys. In 1979, she co-founded the Paralegal Studies Program at Brookdale Community College and in 1989, she co-founded the New Jersey Bankruptcy College. She received her B.A. from City College of New York in 1967 and her J.D. from Brooklyn College of Law in 1971. She is admitted to the bar in both New York and New Jersey.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New Jersey for 48 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 54 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Hoffman & Hoffman
99 State Highway 35, Keyport, NJ, 07735
Hoffman & Hoffman
530 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
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Posted by Paula | January 03, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
The Best!!
I retained Ms. Hoffman to represent me in my divorce. I found her to be very professional, responsive and understanding of all my issues. We were in touch constantly by phone, email or in person. And...the outcome was extremely successfull !!! I have since retained her for other personal matters ...
Posted by Robert | January 03, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Excellent Treatment of my Chapter 13 case
She made sure I understood my case and all that was going on . She worked hard to make sure that I received the best legal representation she could provide, and handled my Chapter 13 very well. I felt like my case was important to her and that I was not just another dollar.
Jeannette A Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic bankruptcy attorney! I refer all my clients with credit issues to her. Very knowledgeable and experienced attorney."
"Mrs. Hoffman is a stellar attorney who has been practicing for many years and has a enormous knowledge base in many areas of law. She treats every client with the respect and their matters with a thoroughness unparalleled in much of the legal community."
"Mrs. Hoffman has the experience, knowledge and legal skills to confidently handle your case."
Gary Hoffman
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Distinguished 4.0 Out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Senior Partner, Hoffman and Hoffman
1972 - 1979
Staff Attorney, New York Public Defender's Office
Associations
1980 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
1989 - 1989
New Jersey Bankruptcy Studies ProgramCo-Founder
1979 - 1979
Paralegal Studies Program- Brookdale Community CollegeCo-Founder
Education
1971
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
City University of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will the Trustee sell my home when I file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
08 May 2015
Q&A
How long can we stay in our home after filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy not re-affirming the mortgage?
17 Apr 2015