Atty. Joseph Rodgers

Atty. Joseph Rodgers

Since 1982, Joseph J. Rodgers has been certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Northfield Northfield 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Rodgers at a glance

Joseph Rodgers is a Principal based in Northfield, New Jersey, practicing at Joseph J. Rodgers Chartered. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, traffic, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Northfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Since 1982, Joseph J. Rodgers has been certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • He is admitted to the bars of the State of New Jersey, United States District Court for New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and Supreme Court of United States
  • He is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law
  • Before entering private practice, he served as a Deputy Attorney General for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, an Assistant Prosecutor for Passaic County, and the First Assistant Prosecutor for Cape May County
  • He also served as Prosecutor for the Boroughs of Avalon and Wildwood Crest
  • Mr. Rodgers is a member of the Supreme Court Board on Trial Attorney Certification, the Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Evidence, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association (past Trustee and Legislative Committee Chair), the Cape May County Bar Association (past President) and the Vincent S. Haneman American Inn of Court
  • Mr. Rodgers is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a prestigious organization limited to lawyers, judges and teachers of outstanding attainment, who are dedicated to the objectives of the American Bar Association
  • Pro-Bono Activities • Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, volunteer public defender for domestic violence and contempt of court cases Past Positions • New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Deputy Attorney General • Passaic County, Assistant Prosecutor • Cape May County, First Assistant Prosecutor • Borough of Avalon, Prosecutor • Borough of Wildwood Crest, Prosecutor Certified Legal Specialties • Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey since 1982 Professional Associations • Supreme Court Board on Trial Attorney Certification, Member • Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Evidence • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member • Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, Member • American Bar Association, Member • New Jersey State Bar Association, Past Trustee and Legislative Committee Chair • Cape May County Bar Association, Past President • Vincent S. Haneman American Inn of Court, Member

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Rodgers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Rodgers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Northfield 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Rodgers

Where is Joseph Rodgers's law office located?
Joseph Rodgers's law practice is located in Northfield, New Jersey. The firm is Joseph J. Rodgers Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Rodgers handle?
Joseph Rodgers focuses on criminal defense, white collar, traffic, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Joseph Rodgers practiced law?
Joseph Rodgers has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Joseph Rodgers go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph Rodgers received?
Joseph Rodgers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law J.D.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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