Benjamin Kelsen | Teaneck Criminal Lawyer
Benjamin Kelsen
Real Estate, Estate, Family Law, Criminal, Business, Mediation
- Law Office: The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen Esq., LLC.
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- Law School: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D. 1997
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 24 years
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Mr. Kelsen is a dedicated advocate with a long-standing interest in offering true guidance.
In addition to his undergraduate and juris doctor degrees, the Bergen County criminal lawyer received a Master degree in Theology and speaks fluent Hebrew and English.
Contact the criminal law firm in Hackensack of Benjamin G. Kelsen for criminal defense law services.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Rabbi | New York University Medical Center | New York City | January 2004 – Present |
Rabbi & Dayan | Beis Medrash Zichron Shlomo Elimelech | July 2003 – Present | |
Attorney & Mediator | Law and Mediation Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC | Teaneck, NJ | October 2002 – Present |
Instructor | The Yeshiva @ IDT | New York City | January 2008 – June 2012 |
Rabbis for Obama | Obama for America | 2008 – 2012 | |
Committee Member | Teaneck Democratic Municipal Organization | Teaneck, NJ | 2008 – 2011 |
Substitute Instructor | Yeshiva University | New York City | January 1997 – January 2003 |
Associate Attorney | Cimiluca & Frank, Attorneys At Law | Clifton, NJ | January 1997 – October 2002 |
Program Coordinator | Torah Seminars for Women | New York City | January 1998 – January 2002 |
Substitute Instructor | Yeshiva University | New York City | January 1999 – January 2001 |
Youth Director | Lincoln Square Synagogue | New York City | August 1997 – June 1998 |
Intern | Beth Din of America | New York City | September 1997 – May 1998 |
Assistant Director | Congregation B'nai Yeshurun | Teaneck, NJ | January 1991 – January 1997 |
Judicial Intern | New Jersey State Superior Court | New Jersey | May 1996 – August 1996 |
Legal Intern | New Jersey State Superior Court | New Jersey | May 1995 – August 1995 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University | J.D. | Law School | 1997 |
Yeshiva University | B.A. | History | 1994 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit | 2005 |
New Jersey | 2000 |
U.S. District Court of New Jersey | 2000 |
Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Association of Trial Lawyers of America—New Jersey
National Association Professional Mediators
National Association of Defense Counsel
American Society of Legal Advocates
American Association for Justice
Bergen County Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Foundation for Justice
Honors & Awards
- New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014
New Jersey Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012
Pro Bono Attorney | Project S.A.R.A.H. | 2007
Cases
DWI - Car Parked on Side of Road Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Jan 01, 2010 Outcome: Not guilty Description: Client asleep behind the wheel in a car parked on a residential street with keys in the ignition. Charged with DWI Possession of CDS Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Jul 11, 2012 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Client arrested and charged with possession of a CDS. Possession of CDS Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Nov 04, 2013 Outcome: Dismissed Description: Client stopped for smoking marijuana in a public park.
Publications
- Speaking Engagements
Judicial Conference | Religious Issues and the Courts | 2010
Office Hours
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Fee: Free consultation (30 minutes)
Service Type: Private
Language: English | Hebrew
Update Date: 2014-06-02
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1415 Queen Anne Road
Suite 206
Teaneck, NJ 07666