Michael A. Smolensky
Law Office of Michael A. Smolensky LLC
Known primarily for criminal defense, the Law Office of Michael A. Smolensky LLC handles cases involving indictable crimes, petty offenses, juvenile delinquency, and domestic violence. The law firm also represents clients charged with motor vehicle violations which includes, among other things, Drunk Driving, Refusal to Submit to Breath Test, Driving While Suspended, and Liability Insurance Violations. In this capacity, Mr. Smolensky represents clients at all stages of the trial court experience. This includes but is not limited to pretrial intervention, recovery court (formerly known as drug court), conditional dismissal, conditional discharge, interrogations, investigations, bail motions, trials, sentencings and other hearings.
Mr. Smolensky's commitment to representing accused persons has led to some phenomenal results. These include indictment dismissals for a fraudulent credit card use charge and a cocaine conspiracy charge, successful motion practice in a case in involving the distribution of drugs, dismissals or downgrades involving DWI, and acquittals at trial.
In addition to this, Mr. Smolensky volunteered as court-appointed pro bono legal guardian from 2015–2019. Furthermore, he was invited to educate federal Special Agents at N.B.I.B. about criminal law and court rules in March 2017. Moreover, Mr. Smolensky has dedicated his time to strengthening the community through civic service through his involvement in Kiwanis, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
- Rutgers School of Law-Camden
- J.D. (2008)
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- Honors: Dean’s List, Spring 2008; Best Oralist, Moot Court 2006
- Activities: Rutgers Law Journal, Staff Member
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- Simmons College
- M.S. (1999) | Education
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- Tufts University
- B.A. (1994) | Double Major: History and Spanish
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- Activities: Leonard Carmichael Society; AIESEC
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- Owner
- Law Office of Michael A. Smolensky LLC
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- New Jersey Criminal, Juvenile, Intoxicated/Drunk Driving, and Municipal Court Defense Attorney
- Case Comment, 38 RUTGERS L.J. 1485, 1485–1507 (2007)
- Rutgers Law Journal
- Benchmarks Civics Project, Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT)
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- To promote a better public understanding of civics and the essential role courts play in a vibrant democracy, the NJSBA and NJ Judiciary developed the Benchmarks Civics Project. The project informs the public about how courts work; what it means to be a citizen; and the importance of an independent, fair and impartial justice system.
- New Jersey Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- New Jersey Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- New Jersey Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- New Jersey Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Burlington County Bar Association
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- New Jersey State Bar Association
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- Gloucester County Bar Association
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- State Bar of New Jersey
- Attorney at Law of New Jersey
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Municipal Law
- Juvenile Law
- Animal & Dog Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Wills
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. Is it illegal in New Jersey to get 25 years for drug induced homicide? I’m asking because the law states the max is 20
- A: Under New Jersey law, Strict Liability Drug Induced Death is a first degree crime, which ordinarily carries up to 20 years New Jersey State Prison. But a defendant who is extended term eligible would face 20 years to life. Therefore, a sentence of 25 years would not necessarily be illegal.
- Q. Generally speaking. What will an expungement cost for a 20 year old Harassment charge I pled guilty too? Thanks
- A: This is an excellent question. And I t seems to me the answer will require calling and meeting various attorneys to find out the answer.
One might ask about each attorney’s experience with expungements because this will presumably weigh in one’s decision to retain the attorney. Additionally, one might be able to get a sense of this by asking about the expungement process. Furthermore, meeting attorneys in person might be a good way to make this decision. Before meeting any attorneys, however, it would help for the prospective client to get his / her Criminal History from the State Police.
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- Q. SWIM got a DUI after NJSP were dispatched for a med check and saw paraphanalia on his lap when asleep in wawa parkin lot
- A: More information is required to know the totality of circumstances and to identify any defenses available to this person. A charge of DWI can be defensible, but the defenses turn on the facts of the individual cases. If this friend is unhappy with the legal advice provided by his present attorney, then contacting another attorney for a consultation and retaining a new attorney seem to be actions to take without further delay.