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Jonathan A. Kessous
Immigration Attorney in Hightstown, New Jersey
The Kessous Law GroupHightstown, NJ
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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 offe…
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About the Attorney
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, as well as being certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Municipal Court Law Trial Attorney. Mr. Kessous remains one of only a few…
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attorneys in the state that maintains both specializations.
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 is currently only one of four attorneys throughout the entire State of NJ certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Trial Specialist in both Criminal and Municipal Court Law matters, and 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 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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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Analysis of how criminal charges and convictions affect immigration status.
- Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Huntington, New York
- B.A. History, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in State of New York (1999)
- Admitted to practice in State of New Jersey (1998)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts: Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (2001)
- Peer Reviewed
Memberships
- New Jersey State Bar Association Middlesex County Bar Association American Criminal Defense Lawyers Association of New Jersey (ACDL-NJ) National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NACDL) National College of DUI Defense Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Office & Service Areas
The Kessous Law Group
Sidmar Building, 685 Avon Drive East, Suite 1, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Serving clients in Hightstown and throughout New Jersey.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
- Consultation options are shared on request.
- Free initial consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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