John Menzel, J.D.
John Menzel, J.D., and his firm defend people charged with drunk driving and related offenses in New Jersey.
Among other things, John Menzel, J.D., has tried thousands of drunk driving cases; appeared in more than 300 municipal courts in all of New Jersey’s 21 counties; argued more than 100 appeals before the New Jersey Superior Court’s Law and Appellate Divisions and New Jersey Supreme Court; prepared writs of habeas corpus in Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey and Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a petition for certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court; instructed lawyers and laypersons on New Jersey’s drunk driving laws, breath testing instrumentation, and trial techniques at 285 seminars in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Alabama, Texas, Nevada, Georgia, Louisiana, California, Illinois, and virtually; and received intensive training from the National College for DUI Defense at every summer session since 1998 and winter sessions in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2022, and 2023, among other sessions in spring (Mastering Scientific Evidence) and fall (NACDL/NCDD).
John Menzel, J.D., is: board certified in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense in 2013, the first New Jersey attorney to be so recognized; immediate past New Jersey State Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense; past chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practice Section; 2015 recipient of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year; 2017 recipient of the National College for DUI Defense mentoring award; certified to administer National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing methods; and certified in the operation of the Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C by manufacturer Drager Safety, Inc. in December 2008.
Among other cases, John Menzel, J.D., represents the New Jersey State Bar Association as amicus in State v. Cunningham, ___ N.J. ___ (2023), concerning the reliability of the Alcotest 9510 breath testing instrument, State v. Olenowski involving admissibility of Drug Recognition Evaluator [“DRE”] opinion and Drug Influence Evaluation [“DIE”] as a scientific technique in drugged driving cases. He has participated as a lead attorney in State v. Chun and State v. Foley, the seminal cases on the Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C in New Jersey as well as other significant cases on breath test refusal, motor vehicle operation, probable; cause, and speedy trial; participated as an invited attorney in State v. Cassidy dealing with NIST traceability and the alleged failure of a Breath Test Coordinator Instructor to use a NIST traceable thermometer in calibrating Alcotest 7110 breath testing instruments; participated as lead attorney in State v. Holland and State v. Pizzo dealing with NIST traceability and comparability of the Ertco-Hart digital temperature measuring system and Control Company digital thermometer used during Alcotest recalibrations; and argued for the right to a jury trial for those accused of third or subsequent DWI offenses in State v. Denelsbeck.
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Special Awards and Designations
- 2023 recipient of the National College for DUI Defense Appellate Advocacy Award.
- 2023 recipient of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year.
- 2017 recipient of the National College for DUI Defense Mentoring Award.
- 2015 recipient of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year.
- Board certified in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense in 2013, the first New Jersey attorney to be so recognized.
- Immediate past New Jersey State Delegate to the National College for DUI Defense.
- Past chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Municipal Court Practice Section.
Advanced Training
- New Jersey State Police Training in the operation of, and discovery documents for, the Alcotest 9510 evidential breath testing instrument in October 2023 as part of case preparation for State v. Cunningham.
- National College for DUI Defense Summer Sessions every year since 1998.
- National College for DUI Defense Winter Sessions in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016 among other sessions in spring (Mastering Scientific Evidence) and fall (NACDL/NCDD).
- Certified to administer National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing methods.
- Certified in operation of the Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C by manufacturer Drager Safety, Inc. in December 2008.
SIGNIFICANT CASES
- State v. Cunningham, ___ J. ___ (2023), concerning the reliability of the Alcotest 9510 breath testing instrument. I appeared as amicus for the New Jersey State Bar Association.
- State v. Zingis, 251 J. 502 (2022), concerning the validity of prior DWI convictions for future sentence enhancement. I appeared as amicus for the New Jersey State Bar Association.
- State v. Coviello, 251 J. 22 (2022), concerning whether courts or the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission should consider requests for credit against an alcohol ignition interlock requirement for extended driving privilege forfeiture.
- State v. Olenowski, 236 J. 622 (2019), concerning the admissibility of the Drug Influence Evaluation technique and Drug Recognition Evaluator opinion in DWI of drug cases, now pending before the New Jersey Supreme Court. I appeared as amicus for the New Jersey State Bar Association.
- State v. Cassidy, 235 J. 482 (2018), concerning calibration of Alcotest 7110 instruments and post-conviction relief for more than 13,000 people charged with DWI cases based on breath test results. I appeared as a participating attorney invited by the Court.
- State v. Denelsbeck, 225 J. 103 (2016), cert.den. ___ U.S. ___, 137 S.Ct. 1063 (2017), denying a jury trial for those facing third offense DWI penalties while defining the limits of punishments.
- State v. Kuropchak, 221 J. 368 (2015), holding that the State must present a complete documentary foundation before breath test results obtained with an Alcotest instrument may be admitted into evidence.
- State v. Taylor, 440 J.Super. 387 (2015), holding that one sentenced for breath test refusal after two prior DWI convictions more than 10 years in the past are entitled to a step-down and should be considered a second offender for sentencing purposes.
- State v. Silva (unreported), 2015 WL 8186127 (Dkt.No. A-1011-13T2) (March 19, 2015), vacating pleas to DWI and breath test refusal due to inadequate factual bases.
- State v. Robertson, 438 J.Super. 47 (App.Div. 2014), clarifying discoverability of electronic data from the Alcotest 7110 breath testing instrument.
- State v. Frye, 217 J. 566 (2014), concerning sentencing of those convicted of breath test refusal after prior convictions for DWI.
- State v. Holland, 422 J.Super. 185, reheard after remand 423 N.J.Super. 309 (App.Div. 2011), a remand considering the efficacy of substituting the Ertco-Hart digital temperature measuring system used during Alcotest recalibrations with a digital thermometer manufactured by Control Company, Inc.
- State v. O’Brien, 418 J.Super. 428 (App.Div. 2011), clarifying eligibility for admission to pretrial intervention on criminal cases for those with prior conditional discharges for marijuana offenses.
- State v. Enright, 416 J.Super. 391 (App.Div. 2010), concerning the effect of non-traditional post-conviction relief after appeals.
- State v. Kim, 412 J.Super. 260 (App.Div. 2010), a puzzling affirmance of a breath test refusal conviction, following acquittal of DWI after trial, barring the challenge to the refusal conviction on procedural grounds but including a “concurrence” disagreeing with the majority’s determination on the merits.
- State v. Doyle (unreported), 2010 WL 909782 (Dkt.No. A-3522-08T4) (March 12, 2010), an affirmance of a breath test refusal conviction, following acquittal of DWI after trial, because the Court would not engraft a mens rea requirement onto the elements of proof required to convict a defendant of breath test refusal.
- State v. Iskander (unreported), 2010 WL 98970 (Dkt.No. A-3134-08T4) (January 13, 2010), DWI conviction reversed based on violation of right to speedy trial and fundamental fairness.
- State v. Chun, et al., 191 J. 308 (2007), 194 N.J. 54 (2008), concerning admissibility of new breath testing technology–the Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK III C breath testing device using version NJ3.11 firmware
- State v. Knolmayer (unreported), 2007 WL 685493 (Dkt.No. A-5000-05T2) (March 8, 2007), 2006 WL 871067 (Dkt.No. A-4836-04T2) (April 5, 2006), DWI conviction reversed based on the State’s failure to prove motor vehicle operation, breath test refusal conviction vacated and remanded for new trial in light of State v. Cummings
- State v. Stongvila (unreported), 2007 WL 219752 (Dkt.No. A-3736-05T1) (January 30, 2007), After DWI acquittal, breath test refusal conviction reversed based on the State’s failure to establish probable cause
- State v. Kean, 185 J. 29 (2005), DWI and breath test refusal convictions vacated and remanded for reconsideration in light of State v. Cummings
- State v. Cummings, 184 J. 84 (2005), declaring unconstitutional the “preponderance of evidence” as the burden of proof for breath test refusal charges
- State v. Foley, Cartegena, et al., 370 J.Super. 341 (Law Div. 2003), in Superior Court, Law Division, Camden County, concerning admissibility of new breath testing technology–the Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK III C breath testing device using version 3.8 firmware
- State v. Farrell, 320 J.Super. 435 (App.Div. 1999), the leading case involving the rights to speedy trial and fundamental fairness for those charged with drunk driving in New Jersey
- State v. Lutz, 309 J.Super. 317 (App.Div. 1998), involving the interplay between careless driving and drunk driving convictions
- State v. Garthe, 145 J. 1 (1996), concerning the admissibility of Breathalyzer results in light of the secrecy surrounding Breathalyzer inspection procedures
SEMINARS AND LECTURES BY JOHN MENZEL, J.D.
- The Effect of Zingis on DWI Defense and Prosecution, Garden State CLE, Webcast, August 21, 2024
- DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 15, 2024
- Defending a DWI Blood Case, Garden State CLE, Webcast, July 31, 2024
- DWI Update, New Jersey State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 15, 2024
- Good Bye Guideline 4! Welcome to the Future of DWI Plea Bargaining, Garden State CLE, Webcast, February 28, 2024
- Perfect Together-Lawful DWI Plea Bargaining and Early Interlock Device Installation, Garden State CLE, Webcast, January 27, 2024
- ABCs of DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, January 21, 2024
- Perfect Together: Lawful DWI Plea Bargaining and Early Interlock Device Installation, Garden State CLE, Webcast, December 28, 2023
- DRE Evidence and State v. Olenowski, Monmouth County Bar Association, Monmouth County Courthouse, December 7, 2023
- The Alcotest 9510, Garden State CLE, Webcast, December 5, 2023
- Admissibility of DRE Evidence, Garden State CLE, Webcast, November 20, 2023
- Handling Drug, DWI, and Serious Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, October 30, 2023
- New Attorney Day: Municipal Court Practice, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, September 30, 2023
- History of Breath Testing, Garden State CLE, Webcast, September 20, 2023
- DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 14, 2023
- Cross Examination Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 2023
- Opening Statements Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Palmer House, Chicago, Illinois, July 20, 2023
- DWI Collateral Consequences, Garden State CLE, Webcast, May 17, 2023
- DWI Update, New Jersey State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 17, 2023
- DRE Update, Mercer County Bar Association, Webcast, April 20, 2023
- Criminal Law Review-2023, Garden State CLE, Webcast, April 5, 2023
- DWI Annual Review, Garden State CLE, Webcast, March 29, 2023
- DRE Update, Monmouth County Bar Association, American Hotel, Freehold, New Jersey, March 23, 2023
- The New Rule on Expert Testimony, Garden State CLE, Webcast, February 22, 2023
- ABCs of DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, January 23, 2023
- Blood, Breath, and THC, National College for DUI Defense, Webcast, October 27, 2022
- DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 29, 2022
- Judge Lisa’s Opinion in State v. Olenowski, Garden State CLE, Webcast, September 7, 2022
- DWI Update, New Jersey State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 18, 2022
- State v. Olenowski and the DRE Program (with an Afterword on State v. Cassidy), New Jersey Association for Justice, Boardwalk Seminar, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 29, 2022
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, April 4, 2022
- Drunk Driving in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Foundation Speaker’s Bureau and Manalapan High School Law and Public Safety program, March 23, 2022
- State v. Olenowski and the State of Drugged Driving Cases in New Jersey, Mercer County Bar Association, Webcast, March 3, 2022
- Drunk Science or Junk Science: Will DRE Evidence Be Admissible in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, January 22, 2022
- Breath Testing 101, National College for DUI Defense, Winter Session, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, Florida, January 20, 2022
- DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, August 7, 2021
- DRE Scientific Basis? Doesnlt Really Exist, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session Webcast, July 16, 2021
- We Don’t Care What People Say–Zoomin’ Court Is Here to Stay, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, June 24, 2021
- Municipal Court 2021–Timely Tips and Topics, New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Webcast, May 19, 2021
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, April 12, 2021
- Remember When Marijuana Was Actually Illegal? Decriminalizing the Use, Sale, and Possession of Marijuana, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, December 28, 2020
- Client Intake and Interview, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, November 4, 2020
- Handling Drug, DWI, and Motor Vehicle Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, October 26, 2020
- DWI Institute: Where We Stand Today, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, August 12, 2020
- Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, May 11, 2020
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, April 20, 2020
- Hot Topics in Municipal Court Law 2020, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, March 23, 2020
- DRE Update 2020, New Jersey State Bar Association, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, February 24, 2020
- Ethical Challenges for N.J. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
- New Rules of Evidence for 2020, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
- Municipal Court Review–Winter 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
- Advising Your Clients in a BAIID World, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
- Introduction to Attorney Discipline, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
- Ethical Challenges for N.J. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
- Municipal Court Review–Winter 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
- Advising Your Clients in a BAIID World, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
- Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Motor Vehicle Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 7, 2019
- Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Cousin Mario’s, Mays Landing, New Jersey, October 3, 2019
- New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Cousin Mario’s, Mays Landing, New Jersey, October 3, 2019
- New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, September 25, 2019
- Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 24, 2019
- New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 24, 2019
- Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Days Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 17, 2019
- New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Days Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 17, 2019
- DWI Institute: New Laws, New Landscapes, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 7, 2019
- Closing Argument Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2019
- Cross Examination of Expert Witness Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2019
- Cross Examination of Police Officer Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 18, 2019
- Opening Statements Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 18, 2019
- Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 16, 2019
- Falling Dominos: Collateral Consequences in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 15, 2019
- Winning Strategies for Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 25, 2019
- Hayden-Proctor Inns of Court, Davison Eastman Munoz Lederman & Paone, Freehold, New Jersey, January 16, 2019.
- Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 1, 2018
- DWI Institute: Representing the Multiple Offender–Post-Conviction Remedies, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 8, 2018
- Cross Examination of Expert Witness Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2018
- Cross Examination of Police Officer Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2018
- Closing Argument Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2018
- Opening Statements Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2018
- 2018 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 19, 2018
- Municipal Court Annual Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn Express, Vineland, New Jersey, March 13, 2018
- DWI Marijuana: Prosecution & Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn Express, Vineland, New Jersey, March 13, 2018
- DWI Marijuana Mock Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 27, 2017
- DWI Marijuana Prosecution & Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 27, 2017
- Handling Drug, DWI and Serious Municipal Court Cases, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 30, 2017
- DWI Institute: The Changing Elements of DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 3, 2017
- Motor Vehicle Stops under the Fourth Amendment, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Ramada Hotel, Monroe, New Jersey, July 28, 2017
- Cross Examination Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2017
- Hot Topics in Municipal Court Law, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 24, 2017
- New Jersey Municipal Court Spring Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Doubletree Hotel, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, April 4, 2017
- 2017 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 20, 2017
- Top DWI Mistakes, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 30, 2016
- New Jersey DWI Trial Notebook, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 30, 2016
- Top DWI Mistakes, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 29, 2016
- New Jersey DWI Trial Notebook, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 29, 2016
- Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 24, 2016
- Ethical Considerations in a New Jersey Drunk Driving Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, October 7, 2016
- DWI Trial Preparation, New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 27, 2016
- DWI Institute: State v. John Menzel–The Second Offense–Drugged Driving (Mock Trial), New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 5, 2016
- Challenging Field Sobriety Tests at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, July 28, 2016
- Ethical Considerations in New Jersey DWI Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, July 28, 2016
- Municipal Court Bench-Bar Panel, New Jersey State Bar Association, Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 19, 2016
- Fake and Phony: Challenging False Scientific Evidence in DWI and Drug Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, April 12, 2016
- 2016 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 7, 2016
- DWI Case Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, December 31, 2015
- DWI Jury Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, December 31, 2015
- Municipal Appeals: From Law Division to Supreme Court, New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice Section, Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 16, 2015
- Vacating Guilty Pleas in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, September 11, 2015
- Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, September 11, 2015
- Vacating Guilty Pleas in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, August 18, 2015
- DWI Institute: State v. John Menzel (Mock Trial), New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 4, 2015
- Cross Examination Breakout, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 24, 2015
- Opening Statement, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 23, 2015
- Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Hampton Inn, Flemington, New Jersey, July 8, 2015
- Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, July 7, 2015
- The New DWI Case Law–New DWI Defenses, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Murray Hill, New Jersey, June 12, 2015
- Municipal Court Quarterly Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Totowa, New Jersey, June 2, 2015
- New Jersey DWI in Federal Court, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Travelodge, Runnemede, New Jersey, May 7, 2015
- Rules for Winning Your Municipal Court Appeal, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, April 2, 2015
- 2015 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 30, 2015
- Handling Your First DWI Case, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, February 21, 2015
- 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, February 20, 2015
- Game Changer: Amendments to J.S.A. 39:4-50, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, February 20, 2015
- 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Shore Diner, Northfield, New Jersey, February 18, 2015
- 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, February 17, 2015
- Game Changer: Amendments to J.S.A. 39:4-50, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, February 17, 2015
- Handling Your First DWI Case, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, DoubleTree Suites, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, February 16, 2015
- 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, January 22, 2015
- 12 Angry Credits–Ethics in Municipal Court, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2014
- DWI for Attorneys in the Public Sector, Newark City Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Public Defender’s Office with Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Newark Municipal Courts, Newark, New Jersey, October 30, 2014
- Handling Drug, DWI, and Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Cases, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 27, 2014
- DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, July 10, 2014
- 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Spring Hill Suites, Ewing, New Jersey, May 29, 2014
- 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Flemington, New Jersey, May 21, 2014
- 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Morristown, New Jersey, April 16, 2014
- 2014 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 31, 2014
- New Jersey Rules of Evidence in Drunk Driving Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, January 23, 2014
- 12 Angry Credits–DWI Mock Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2013
- Handling Drug, DWI, and Serious Motor Vehicle Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 21, 2013
- 2013 New Jersey Arrest, Search & Seizure Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 16, 2013
- Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 7, 2013
- Police Report Writing in Complex DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, June 7, 2013
- Municipal Court Bench-Bar Panel, New Jersey State Bar Association, Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 16, 2013
- New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 2, 2013
- New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Wall, New Jersey, April 30, 2013
- New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, April 29, 2013
- Draeger Breath Test Machine Breakout Session, 20th Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association with National College for DUI Defense, Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 22, 2013
- Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Sheraton, Edison, New Jersey, March 18, 2013
- Defending a DWI Blood Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2012
- Beat the Machine, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Wingate by Windham, Vineland, New Jersey, September 13, 2012
- Beat the Machine, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, August 27, 2012
- Handling Drug, DWI, and Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Cases, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, May 21, 2012
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Searches, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, May 21, 2012
- The Life of a DWI Case: What you need to Know If You Are Handling DWI Cases in 2012. New Jersey Institute for Justice, Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey, February 25, 2012
- The DWI Experts: Current Technical Defenses in the Post-Holland Era. New Jersey Institute for Justice, Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey, February 25, 2012
- The Blood Case: Attacking the State’s Proofs. New Jersey Institute for Justice, Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey, February 25, 2012
- Municipal Court Seminar: DWI/Refusal Updates, Ocean County Bar Association, Quality Inn of Toms River, New Jersey, February 2, 2012
- 2011 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 14, 2011
- Challenging Field Sobriety Testing at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 8, 2011
- Defending a DWI Blood Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 8, 2011
- ABCs of DWI: A Practical Guide to DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Hilton Garden Inn, Lakewood, New Jersey, October 1, 2011
- ABCs of DWI: A Practical Guide to DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, August 12, 2011
- Challenging Field Sobriety Testing at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Residence Inn by Marriott, Deptford, New Jersey, May 9, 2011
- Tactics and Strategy for Defending a Refusal Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, April 28, 2011
- Arrest Search and Seizure Annual Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, January 22, 2011
- 2010 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, December 30, 2010
- Bridging the Gap: Criminal Practice, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Windham Hotel, Mount Laurel, December 16, 2010
- 2010 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, December 6, 2010
- Trial Objections, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, October 21, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, El Quinta, Clifton, New Jersey, October 12, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, October 5, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, West Deptford, New Jersey, September 28, 2010
- Tenth Annual Search & Seizure Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Edison, New Jersey, September 24, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Carteret, New Jersey, September 23, 2010
- Defending a DWI Refusal Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education Services, Essex House, West Orange, New Jersey, September 7, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Rita & Joe’s, Jersey City, New Jersey, August 24, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Philly Diner, Runnemede, New Jersey, August 23, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, August 7, 2010
- Making Sense of Alcotest Discovery, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere, New Jersey, July 1, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Monmouth Vicinage Meeting, Tinton Falls Municipal Complex, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, May 22, 2010
- Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, May 15, 2010
- Recent Changes in Municipal Court Law: 2010, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, May 3, 2010
- Recent Changes in Municipal Court Law: 2010, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, April 19, 2010
- Municipal Court Seminar, Monmouth County Bar Association, The Breakers, Spring Lake, New Jersey, April 15, 2010
- 2010 Mastering Scientific Evidence — Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C Breakout Session, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, Royal Sonesta, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 9, 2010
- Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Pal’s Cabin, West Orange, New Jersey, March 27, 2010
- 2010 “Fast Eddie” Kuwatch All-Day DUI Seminar: Breath Testing—Checking Under the Hood, California DUI Defense Lawyers Association, San Francisco Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California, March 13, 2010
- Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement Under New Jersey Law, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, March 6, 2010
- Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn Express, Newton, New Jersey, February 27, 2010
- Defending a DWI Blood Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, February 20, 2010
- Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, February 18, 2010
- Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement Under New Jersey Law, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Pal’s Cabin, West Orange, New Jersey, February 6, 2010
- Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, January 30, 2010
- Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, December 12, 2009
- Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 10, 2009
- Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, November 21, 2009
- CRASH, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 20, 2009
- Laurick to the Rescue, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, October 31, 2009
- Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, October 16, 2009
- New Jersey Arrest, Search & Seizure Annual Review–2009, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Hightstown, New Jersey, September 18, 2009
- Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel, Secaucus, New Jersey, July 31, 2009
- Interviewing Criminal Suspects, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, July 24, 2009
- Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, June 29, 2009
- Unpublished DWI, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, June 20, 2009
- Sentencing Strategies in New Jersey Municipal Courts, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, May 30, 2009
- Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 22, 2009
- New Criminal and Municipal Court Rules–2009, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 14, 2009
- Recent Changes in Municipal Court Law: 2009, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, May 4, 2009
- Monmouth Vicinage Meeting, Tinton Falls Municipal Complex, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, May 9, 2009
- Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, April 30, 2009
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Searches: Past, Present, and into the Future–The Impact of Pena-Flores, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, April 25, 2009
- Mastering Scientific Evidence–Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C Breakout Session, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, Royal Sonesta, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 16, 2009
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Searches: Past, Present, and into the Future–The Impact of Pena-Flores, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, New Jersey, April 4, 2009
- Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, March 27, 2009
- New Jersey Automobile Searches – Past, Present & into the Future, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, New Jersey, March 14, 2009
- Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, February 27, 2009
- New Jersey Trial Objections, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, January 17, 2009
- New Jersey Trial Objections, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, December 13, 2008
- Post Conviction Relief in Municipal Court, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, October 25, 2008
- New Jersey Arrest, Search, and Seizure Annual Review, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott Hotel, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, October 18, 2008
- Defending a DWI Blood Case, Meadowlands Seminar 2008–Criminal Law/Municipal Court, Association of Trial Lawyers of America–New Jersey Educational Foundation, Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 17, 2008
- Defending an Alcotest Case, Meadowlands Seminar 2008–Criminal Law/Municipal Court, Association of Trial Lawyers of America–New Jersey Educational Foundation, Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 17, 2008
- Impact of Crawford v. Washington on New Jersey Criminal Evidence Law, Meadowlands Seminar 2008–Criminal Law/Municipal Court, Association of Trial Lawyers of America–New Jersey Educational Foundation, Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 17, 2008
- Post Conviction Relief in Municipal Court, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, September 27, 2008
- Handling Drug, DWI and Serious Municipal Court Cases, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 15, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Warren County Community College, Broadway, New Jersey, June 4, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Totowa, New Jersey, May 28, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Eatontown, New Jersey, May 21, 2008
- Prosecutors and State v. Chun, New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutor’s Association, Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 9, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Princeton Holiday Inn, South Brunswick, New Jersey, May 3, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Bridgewater, New Jersey, April 30, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Mayfair Farms, West Orange, New Jersey, April 29, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, April 12, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, New Jersey, April 5, 2008
- DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crown Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, April 3, 2008
- Mastering Scientific Evidence–Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C Breakout Session, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, Omni Park West, Dallas, Texas, March 28, 2008
- Breath Machine Source Code, Headlines Marketing, Inc., Crown Point Rivonia, Atlanta, Georgia, January 11-12, 2008
- Alcotest: The Defense–The Prosecution–The Great Alcotest Debate!, Mercer County Bar Association, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal, Princeton (Plainsboro), New Jersey, November 29, 2007
- Keys to Practicing in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Sheraton, Woodbridge, New Jersey, November 19, 2007
- Go to the Source for Source Code: How to Do Source Code Litigation in a Drunk Driving Case, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Caesar’s, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 27, 2007
- Cross Examination and Opening Statements Breakout Sessions, Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense, Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2007
- Major Changes in Municipal Court–DWI, Recent DWI and Criminal Cases, and the New Alcotest Breath Machine, New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice Section, Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Law Section, General Practice Section, and Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 17, 2007
- Mastering Scientific Evidence–Draeger Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C Breakout Session, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, Omni Park West, Dallas, Texas, April 20, 2007
- X-treme CLE–Alcotest Litigation in New Jersey, Mercer County Bar Association, Holiday Inn, Hightstown, New Jersey, November 29, 2006
- Handling Drug DUI and Motor Vehicle Violations in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 27, 2006
- Trying the DUI Case, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 7, 2006
- DUI Defense: Don’t Blow It, Alabama Bar Institute of Continuing Legal Education, University of Alabama Law School, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, October 6, 2006
- Municipal Court Practice: What’s New in 2006, New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, June 12, 2006
- Drug Cases in Municipal Court, Mercer County Bar Association, Doubletree, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, May 4, 2006
- 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Marriott Seaview Resort & Spa, Galloway, New Jersey, March 2, 2006
- 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Holiday Inn, Jamesburg, New Jersey, February 23, 2006
- 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Doubletree, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, February 16, 2006
- 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Marriott, Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, February 8, 2006
- Handling Drug & Serious Traffic Violations in Municipal Court: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 28, 2005
- Municipal Court Symposium: Analysis of New Attorney General Guidelines, New Jersey State Bar Association, Bally’s Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 20, 2005
- Representing Your Client in Municipal Court: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Clarion Hotel, Edison, New Jersey, April 7, 2005
- New DWI Sentencing Laws, Mercer County Bar Association, Ramada National Conference Center, East Windsor, New Jersey, September 18, 2004
- Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Traffic Violations in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Clarion Hotel, Edison, New Jersey, July 16, 2004
- Key DWI Sentencing Cases, Atlantic County Bar Association, Atlantic County Civil Courthouse, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 29, 2004
- DWI Defense Advocacy Training, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 17, 2004
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Clarion Hotel, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, January 24, 2004
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Wellesley Inn, Fairfield, New Jersey, December 4, 2003
- Representing Your Client in Municipal Court: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, January 13, 2003
- Municipal Court Matters: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, December 3, 2001
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 13, 2000
- Junk Science and Handling Expert Testimony in Criminal Cases: How Your Municipal Defense of a DUI Case Can Impact a Related Superior Court Proceeding, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, Hilton East Brunswick & Towers, East Brunswick, New Jersey, October 28, 2000
- Representing Your Client in Municipal Court: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, January 12, 2000
- Local Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, February 10, 1999
- Representing Your Client in Municipal Court: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 18, 1998
- State Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, November 4, 1998
- Municipal Court: New Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 1, 1997
- Municipal Court’s New Laws and Rules in 1997: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Bally’s Park Place Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 16, 1997
- Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey, November 20, 1996
- Municipal Court: New Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, et al., New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 13, 1996
- Driving Under the Influence: The Legal Ramifications, Garden State Alliance of Paralegal Associations, Holiday Inn, Jamesburg, New Jersey, April 21, 1995
- State Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, March 15, 1995
- Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 29, 1994
- Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey, November 15, 1994
- Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Bally’s Park Place Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 20, 1994
- Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 18, 1993
- Municipal Court: New Laws and New Opportunities, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Bally’s Park Place Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, New Jersey, May 21, 1993
- Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Kiwanis Club of Lacey New Jersey, Oyster Bay Restaurant, Forked River, New Jersey, November 25, 1992
- Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal, Parents Without Partners, The Palms Restaurant, Lakewood, New Jersey, August 17, 1992
- Defense of Drunk Driving Charges, Monmouth County Bar Association, Squire’s Pub, West Long Branch, New Jersey, March 28, 1992
- Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 30, 1991
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PUBLICATIONS BY JOHN MENZEL, J.D.
- The Alcotest and State v. Chun, New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, No. 267, Municipal Court Practice, December 2010
- Mapping an Alternative DWI Disposition Route, 129 New Jersey Law Journal 399, October 10, 1991
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MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
John Menzel, J.D., is a member of several organizations, including
- National College for DUI Defense, sustaining member and immediate past N.J. State Delegate
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Association, Criminal Practice Division
- Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New Jersey
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Municipal Court Practice Section Trustee 2006-present, Chair 2012-14, Immediate Past Chair 2014-2016
- Monmouth County Bar Association
- Ocean County Bar Association
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BAR ADMISSIONS
John Menzel, J.D., is admitted to practice law in
- State of New Jersey
- State of New York
- Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Present
- Law Offices of John Menzel, J.D., Asbury Park, since 2017
- Law Offices of John Menzel, J.D., Point Pleasant, 1993-2017
Past
- Moore & Menzel:
- Point Pleasant, February 2002 to March 2005
- Red Bank, February 2002 to August 2003
- New York City Civil Court, New York, arbitrator, 1993-2001
- Francis X. Moore, P.A., Red Bank, 1990-1993
- Ocean County College, Toms River, adjunct instructor, 1988-2000
- Tanner & Tanner, Barnegat, 1988-1990
- Robert J. Ferb, J.D., P.E., Somerville, 1987-1988
- Bergen Community College, 1986-1987
- Menzel & Steinberg, Parsippany and Fort Lee, 1985-1986
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Current as of August 21, 2024
"Mr. Menzel is a true advocate for his clients. He is highly knowledgeable in the subject matter of DWI defense. I endorse this lawyer."
Michael G. DUI and DWI Attorney
"John is not only an excellent attorney but also a great person. He is highly skilled in DUI Defense. I would recommend him to anyone. I consider him a colleague and a friend."
Nathan D. DUI and DWI Attorney
"John has been in the forefront of DUI defense. He has been an invaluable resource for the best lawyers in the field. It has been my pleasure to hear John speak at numerous high level DUI seminars. Also, I have had the pleasure of engaging in numerous meaningful dialogues with John. Clearly you can't do better than John. Hire him to be there with you."
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