Benjamin G. Kelsen

Benjamin G. Kelsen is a Teaneck attorney whose practice includes criminal defense and related state and federal matters. He represents clients facing state and federal criminal matters, including DWI and other serious allegations. His broader legal practice also includes commercial litigation, general counsel work, real estate, and estate planning, giving him experience with both contested proceedings and advisory matters.

Kelsen earned a B.A. in History from Yeshiva University and a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. He also completed graduate study in theology. His education supports legal research, written advocacy, and close analysis of criminal procedure, constitutional protections, and evidentiary questions. Those skills are important when reviewing charges, identifying defenses, and preparing a criminal matter for negotiation, motion practice, or trial.

Kelsen was admitted in New Jersey in 2000 and is admitted before the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. His professional memberships include the New Jersey State Bar Association and Bergen County Bar Association. These admissions and affiliations support a practice that addresses criminal matters in state and federal forums.

Benjamin G. Kelsen brings criminal defense experience and broad court admissions to clients facing prosecution in New Jersey. His work centers on examining the government’s allegations, reviewing procedural and evidentiary issues, explaining available options, and developing a defense strategy suited to the facts. His wider experience in business, real estate, and estate planning matters adds perspective when legal problems extend beyond a single criminal proceeding.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen Esq., LLC.
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Bergen County Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America—New Jersey

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yeshiva University
  Bachelor of Arts (History)

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