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Biography
Jessica S. Swenson focuses her practice on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including divorce litigation, mediation and arbitration, custody and parenting time issues, alimony and child support, separation and property settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
Jessica has been practicing law for approximately sixteen years and has extensive family court litigation experience. She is a trained mediator and a NJ Judiciary approved parenting coordinator. Prior to joining Gebhardt & Kiefer as a Partner in 2024, Jessica was a Partner and Chair of the Family Law Department at an Essex County law firm.
Jessica received her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, and her B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. After receiving her law degree, Jessica served as a clerk to Honorable Michael K. Diamond and Honorable George E. Sabbath in the Superior Court of New Jersey. She completed mediation training through the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and is also designated to mediate matters assigned to the Domestic Violence Pilot Program. Jessica also completed the Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Law Training program. She is admitted to the New Jersey State Bar.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
Family
25%
Mediation
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gebhardt & Kiefer, P.C.
(973) 834-6868
Mobile
1318 Route 31, Annandale, NJ, 08801
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Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2014
Highly Recommend!
Jessica and her firm represented me in my divorce. I met with numerous attorneys prior to hiring Jessica and I made the right decision. She kept me calm through a very nerve wracking time in my life. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and honest. I would recommend her to anyone going through a...
Jessica Sara Swenson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Jessica is an outstanding attorney and a true advocate for her clients. She is honest, aggressive and creative in achieving consistently great results for her family law clients. I endorse her wholeheartedly for any family law related matter."
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"Ms. Swenson is a terrific attorney. She is professional, intelligent and a pleasure to work with. I have referred numerous clients to her and all have come back with glowing results. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Swenson is very professional and knowledgeable about the law and an overall pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2011 - 2018
Attorney, Cipriano Law Offices, P.C.
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Fox and Fox, LLP
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey
Associations
2017 - Present
New Jersey Collaborative Law GroupMember
2011 - Present
West Essex Business PartnershipMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
Education
2007
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English