Atty. Janell Weinstein
Janell Weinstein, Esq. is an attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. Janell exclusively focuses her practice in matrimonial and family law, providing her clients with highly experienced representation in their legal matters including divorce, child support, alimony, custody, parenting time, relocation of a child out of the State of New Jersey, equitable distribution, complex property distribution in high-asset cases, post-judgment modification and enforcement matters, domestic partnerships and premarital agreements, domestic violence, and other related matters.
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Janell Weinstein is an Attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, employment, business, and child support. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and New York U.S. District Court of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at Hofstra School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Rutgers University (B.A. Economics, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association Bergen County Bar Association. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Janell Weinstein, Esq. is an attorney at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. Janell exclusively focuses her practice in matrimonial and family law, providing her clients with highly experienced representation in their legal matters including divorce, child support, alimony, custody, parenting time, relocation of a child out of the State of New Jersey, equitable distribution, complex property distribution in high-asset cases, post-judgment modification and enforcement matters, domestic partnerships and premarital agreements, domestic violence, and other related matters
- Janell is passionate about helping people navigate their legal issues, no matter how complex, and is especially sensitive to the difficult emotions and financial concerns often involved in divorce and family matters
- She is a zealous and effective advocate for her clients, taking great pride in helping her clients reach their goals and arrive at a successful resolution of their case
- Janell’s practical-problem-solving approach and calming professionalism give her clients great peace of mind every step of the way
- Drawing upon her extensive experience in the law, Janell is a highly skilled litigator with an esteemed reputation for protecting her clients’ interests in complex, highly contested divorce and family matters
- She is equally adept at helping her clients resolve their matters through low conflict methods, including mediation, and will pursue out-of-court settlement opportunities whenever possible
- Janell understands that every case is different, and carefully analyzes the facts and issues in each case to provide her clients with the representation and resolution method that best matches their needs and goals
- Janell is extremely responsive to questions and takes the time to explain to her clients all aspects of their case so that they can make the best decision for their future
- Early on in her career, Janell had the opportunity to practice in other areas of the law in addition to family law such as real estate, foreclosure, creditor rights and personal injury
- Whenever her clients’ family law matters involve these other areas of the law, she is able to quickly identify and understand key concerns and potential solutions
- Janell will then work with her client to create and implement a plan that addresses all issues and safeguards her client’s rights
- Janell Weinstein is an active member of the family law community
- She currently serves as a volunteer panelist in the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel program in Bergen County Family Part in the Superior Court of New Jersey, and is also a Master in the New Jersey Barry Croland Family Law Inns of Court
- She previously volunteered at the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood, New Jersey giving legal guidance to women contemplating divorce or dealing with family matters
- Janell is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, United States District Court, District of New Jersey and United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and a member of the Family Law Committee of the Bergen County Bar Association
- She served on the Fee Arbitration Committee for three years and has been a panel member for matrimonial seminars conducted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- Janell is also a member of Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey
- Janell has a distinct ability to explain legal principles in a way that people can understand
- With her energetic personality, she is often called to give her expert opinion on television and radio
- Janell appears as a guest commentator for Court TV and Your World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News
- She also appeared on Fox and Friends, CNN, HLN, Inside Edition, The Bill Cunningham Show, WPIX- NY, TruTV, LXTV-NBC and Daybreak (formerly GMTV) in the United Kingdom
- Janell was a legal correspondent for the “Vinnie & Me” show on Sirius/XM and discussed current legal issues on various radio programs such as 77 WABC with Rita Cosby
- As a frequent guest on “The Ralphie Radio Show” which aired on 97 BHT in Pennsylvania and 92 ProFM in Rhode Island, she would talk about celebrity legal issues
- As a guest on “The World of TJ McCormack” on LaTalkRadio.com, she discussed pop culture issues and family matters
- In addition to her television and radio appearances, Janell was a writer and contributing legal expert for FirstWivesWorld.com, a website that focused exclusively on family and divorce issues
- She has been interviewed by many print media outlets to give her legal opinion
- Janell has been quoted in newspapers such as the San Francisco Chronicle and Bergen Record
- Janell was born in London, England
- She received a B.A. from Rutgers University, Douglass College
- While in college, she was an Intern for the Northeast Midwest Congressional Coalition in Washington D.C., attending Congressional hearings and markups of legislation, and performing extensive research and written analysis of legislative issues at that time
- Janell had unique experience, early on, to see and develop an understanding of the legislative process first hand
- After college, Janell attended Hofstra University School of Law where she was awarded a Juris Doctor
- Upon receiving her law degree, she served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jonathan N. Harris, in the Criminal Part of the Superior Court in New Jersey where she also mediated small claims and landlord tenant matters
- Janell’s law clerk experience provided her insight to the workings of the court system and an understanding of New Jersey law and procedure
- This experience has remained valuable throughout her legal career
- In her free time, Janell enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends
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Janell Weinstein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janell Weinstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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