Benjamin Kelsen | Teaneck Criminal Lawyer

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About Benjamin

Criminal attorney in Hackensack and Northern New Jersey, Benjamin G. Kelsen, defines his practice by focusing on how he can best help his client secure freedom from criminal charges above all else.

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.

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Experience

Rabbi

New York University Medical Center

January 2004 – Present

New York City

Rabbi & Dayan

Beis Medrash Zichron Shlomo Elimelech

July 2003 – Present

Attorney & Mediator

Law and Mediation Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC

October 2002 – Present

Teaneck, NJ

Instructor

The Yeshiva @ IDT

January 2008 – June 2012

New York City

Rabbis for Obama

Obama for America

2008 – 2012

Committee Member

Teaneck Democratic Municipal Organization

2008 – 2011

Teaneck, NJ

Substitute Instructor

Yeshiva University

January 1997 – January 2003

New York City

Associate Attorney

Cimiluca & Frank, Attorneys At Law

January 1997 – October 2002

Clifton, NJ

Program Coordinator

Torah Seminars for Women

January 1998 – January 2002

New York City

Substitute Instructor

Yeshiva University

January 1999 – January 2001

New York City

Youth Director

Lincoln Square Synagogue

August 1997 – June 1998

New York City

Intern

Beth Din of America

September 1997 – May 1998

New York City

Assistant Director

Congregation B'nai Yeshurun

January 1991 – January 1997

Teaneck, NJ

Judicial Intern

New Jersey State Superior Court

May 1996 – August 1996

New Jersey

Legal Intern

New Jersey State Superior Court

May 1995 – August 1995

New Jersey

Admission

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit

2005

Verified New Jersey

2000

Verified U.S. District Court of New Jersey

2000

Education

Yeshiva University

B.A. (History)

1994

Recognitions & Achievements

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

Notable Work

Publications

Speaking Engagements



Judicial Conference Religious Issues and the Courts

2010

The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen Esq., LLC. Highlights

Criminal, Business, Estate, Family Law, Real Estate

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