Jonathan A. Kessous, Esq. established The Kessous Law Group where he is currently the owner and lead attorney. He specializes in Criminal/Municipal Court Defense, and is primarily focused on Criminal and Municipal matters throughout the State of New Jersey with a primary focus on defending those accused of sex crimes, drug offenses, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI), and other traffic infractions.

Mr. Kessous is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney

Mr. Kessous was one of only six defense attorneys statewide to defend clients before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the extensive breath test reliability hearings consolidated under State of New Jersey v. Chun, et al.

Mr. Kessous began his career practicing as an associate in Camden County. Subsequently, he had the opportunity to associate himself with some of the foremost criminal and DWI practitioners throughout Essex, Middlesex and Union Counties where he participated in litigating high profile and complex matters, including DWI, drug possession/ distribution and homicides.

Mr. Kessous garnered criminal defense experience during his employment with the trial unit of the Office of the Public Defender, Morris County region. As an aggressive and seasoned municipal court defense attorney, Mr. Kessous has successfully resolved thousands of violations throughout the State of New Jersey including but not limited to:

DWI/DUI
false documentations
shoplifting
insurance lapse
driving while suspended allegations
high speed/racing tickets

Jonathan A. Kessous, Esq. graduated from Rutgers University in 1994 where he obtained his bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science. In 1998, Jonathan received his Juris Doctorate from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in Huntington, New York.

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DUI and DWI 30%

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Sex Crime 20%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

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Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

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No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

Active

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The Kessous Law Group

SIDMAR BUILDING, 685 Avon Drive East, Suite 1, Hightstown, NJ, 08520

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Criminal Defense (32) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (21) Lawsuits & Disputes (18) DUI & DWI (14) Car Accidents (3) Litigation (3) Appeals (2) State, Local And Municipal Law (2) Child Custody (1) Child Support (1) Drug Crime (1) Family (1)

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Posted by Konstantinos | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Konstantinos- was represented on numerous times

DUI, speeding careless driving, driving while suspended and simple assault changes Jonathan Kessous is Professional, extremely knowledgeable, and compassionate, he is the best of the best lawyers I have met and I would recommend to everyone if they ever come across that they need a lawyer to represe...nt them. Jonathan Thank you!!! I don’t even know how to thank Jonathan Kessous enough for all the excellent service he has provided to me. The past two years I have been stopped for speeding, careless driving, and improper lane change. He was able to drop all the charges and just pay a minimum fee. Six months later I was stopped again for DUI and careless driving and he was able to bring the charges down to one month of my license suspended. While suspended I was stopped again for driving. Again Jonathan came through and brought the charges down to just pay a fee and walk away with having my licenses. Two months later my ex girlfriend charged me falsely that I assaulted her. Again Jonathan was able to drop the charges and was able to walk as a free man.