Atty. Melissa Cohen

Atty. Melissa Cohen

Melissa Cohen is a lawyer practicing family, premarital agreements. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Cranford Cranford 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Cohen at a glance

Melissa Cohen is an Attorney based in Cranford, New Jersey, practicing at SeidenFreed LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 2001) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Cranford, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa Cohen is a lawyer practicing family, premarital agreements
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Melissa practices at SeidenFreed LLC in Cranford, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Cohen's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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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 Cranford 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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Common questions about Melissa Cohen

Where is Melissa Cohen's law office located?
Melissa Cohen's law practice is located in Cranford, New Jersey. The firm is SeidenFreed LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Cohen handle?
Melissa Cohen focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Melissa Cohen practiced law?
Melissa Cohen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Melissa Cohen go to law school?
Melissa Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Melissa Cohen for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 2001
B.A.
Seton Hall University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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