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New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer—Trials, Cross-Examination, Pretrial Motions, Pleas, & Sentencing.
Practice also includes Juvenile Justice, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Defense, and Municipal / Traffic Court Defense.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
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Law Office of Michael A. Smolensky LLC
101 Rt. 130 S, Ste 1, Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077
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Posted by Daniel | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommend for Traffic or Legal Matters
I had a great experience working with Smolensky Law. Mr. Smolensky helped with a driving ticket and handled everything with professionalism and honesty. He made no unrealistic promises, just a straight shooter who truly knows his stuff. His attention to detail and communication were excellent throu...
Posted by Sean | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great criminal defense atty
Mike defended me in a first time offender crime. Contempt and a gun case. Facing 6.5 years in the state prison Mike negotiated three years probation. Mike also made arrangements to get me out of county lockup by going above and beyond to get house arrest instead of holding time until case was heard...
Posted by Raulito | October 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I would highly recommend!
I hired Mr.Smolensky for a weapon charge that could have led to a 10-year sentence. Thanks to his thorough review of my case he managed to reduce it to just 2 years of probation. His dedication and professionalism . I highly recommend him and I thank him
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Traffic tickets
Best lawyer. I recommend to all. Dear Michael Smolensky thank you so much for your help. I am really happy with the results and the decision of the court. Wish you all the best, good luck to you.
Posted by Mark | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
great choice
I needed a lawyer familiar with our SJ townships, and did not want a firm filled with associates who cared about billable hours. Mike met with me and cared about my situation. He represented me, defended me, counseled me to the best possible outcome ! He set a strategy that was brilliant and took...
Michael A Smolensky's Lawyer Endorsements
"As an attorney in Maryland, I needed to guide an extremely valuable and beloved client to a preeminent criminal attorney in South New Jersey. I appeared at the client intake and watched Counsel Smolensky guide her through the judicial system in New Jersey. To put it simply, I have been impressed; the client was in the best hands, and he showed not just expertise with the law but a kind of magical touch in helping the client understand the issues that are among the best I have encountered in my 17 years practicing law. He is a treasure to the Bar of Burlington County, and I commend the quality of his work to whomsoever may be rewarded with his representation. There are lawyers and then there are lawyer's lawyers."
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"I endorse this lawyer for criminal law practice and would feel beyond comfortable referring any southern Jersey criminal law clients to him."
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"This lawyer is a caring professional who goes out of his way for clients. I refer clients in need of criminal representation in the local area to this lawyer because I know that he will give them honest, compassionate legal counsel."
"I endorse Michael Smolensky, Esquire. Before practicing criminal defense, Mr. Smolensky earned valuable experience as a judicial law clerk in the Criminal Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey. Additionally, Mr. Smolensky interned at the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. A highly-skilled criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Smolensky has handled many cases involving motion practice as well as bench and jury trials. Known for his integrity, diligence and thoroughness in the representation of his clients, Mr. Smolensky’s work has attracted the attention of local news. In addition to his practical experience, Mr. Smolensky was an editor of Rutgers Law Journal as a student at Rutgers School of Law—Camden. And before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Smolensky earned a master’s degree in special education. I highly recommend Mr. Smolensky’s services."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely capable and highly experienced practitioner who always strives for the best possible result, given the facts at hand. His Clients can count on him for diligence, legal knowledge, and honesty."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is conscientious, compassionate while maintaining integrity and diligence in all of his work. I would be happy to work with this attorney at any time"
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is tireless and driven, not to mention extremely smart. These qualities make him an excellent criminal attorney and someone you can rely on to help get a loved one out of a jam."
"Michael and I have worked together and been in cases together for the past three years. He has done some excellent research and background work for his clients, one of which was an especially impressive pull of information regarding an alleged burglary. Mike has also tried cases before juries and is a good lawyer to have on your side."
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Experience
Honors
2018
2018 New Jersey Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
2015 New Jersey Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 New Jersey Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2013
2013 New Jersey Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Michael A. Smolensky LLC
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk to Hon. Samuel D. Natal, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden County, Criminal Part
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Burlington County Prosecutor's Office
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern to Hon. Neil H. Shuster, P.J., Ch., Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, General Equity
Associations
2015 - Present
Kiwanis Club of Greater WoodburyImmediate Past President, President, President-Elect, Member
2014 - Present
American Legion, Post 133, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096Judge Advocate, Chaplain, Member
2010 - Present
Gloucester County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Toastmasters InternationalSecretary
2010 - 2017
Camden County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Alexander
Acquittal at trial
State v. Peguero-Tejada
Acquittal at trial
State of New Jersey v. Hodges
Acquittal at trial
State v. Cullen
Reversal of conviction
State v. Hyman
Indictment dismissed.
State v. Taylor
Motion to suppress granted. Indictment dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. Parsley, et al.
Indictment dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. Anderson
Indictment dismissed.
State of New Jersey v. Cordero, et al.
Franks violation.
State in the Interest of H.L., a juvenile
Acquittal at trial
Matter of R.K.N.
Motion to cancel D.H.S. deportation granted on behalf of client, an immigration detainee.
Education
2008
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Simmons College
MS - Master of Science
1994
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Benchmarks Civics Project
Could You Pass The Test? The U.S. and New Jersey constitutions.
2017
Kiwanis Club weekly meeting
Three Decades of Women in Kiwanis
2017
Key Club Meeting
Driving While Intoxicated and New Jersey Law
2017
Federal Special Agent Training
Criminal and Juvenile Law
2015
Kiwanis Club weekly meeting
The Juvenile Justice System
Publications
2012
Asbury Park Press - app.com
Accused burglar gets 2nd chance
2008
Social Science Research Network
Lesser Included Offenses
Languages
Spanish
English
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Can I get a disciplinary action expunged off my nursing license?
11 Jul 2019
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I am constantly being falsely accused without question by my landlords and neighbors.
06 Oct 2014
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I was in a massage parlor that was raided 3 years ago. I wasn't arrested or contacted later but they took information.
04 Oct 2014