Atty. Melvin A. Jacobs

Atty. Melvin A. Jacobs

Melvin A. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, slip and fall, automobile accidents and 9 other areas of law.

Newark Newark 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin A. Jacobs at a glance

Melvin A. Jacobs is a Member based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Melvin A. Jacobs. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1971) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1968). Active member of formerly, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) (New Jersey Chapter, Essex County and New Jersey State Bar Associations American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melvin A. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, slip and fall, automobile accidents and 9 other areas of law
  • Melvin A. received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Melvin A. practices at Melvin A. Jacobs in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin A. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Melvin A. Jacobs is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Jersey →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Melvin A. Jacobs is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New Jersey →

Child Custody & Visitation

Melvin A. Jacobs is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Jersey →

Probate

Melvin A. Jacobs is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Jersey →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Melvin A. Jacobs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Newark 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 Melvin A. Jacobs

Where is Melvin A. Jacobs's law office located?
Melvin A. Jacobs's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Melvin A. Jacobs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin A. Jacobs handle?
Melvin A. Jacobs focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Melvin A. Jacobs practiced law?
Melvin A. Jacobs has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Melvin A. Jacobs go to law school?
Melvin A. Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Melvin A. Jacobs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1971
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971

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