New Jersey DWI Attorney John Menzel

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 260 seminars in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Alabama, Texas, Nevada, Georgia, Louisiana, California, and virtually; and received intensive training from the National College for DUI Defense at every summer session from 1998 to 2021, and winter sessions in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016 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. 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

  • 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.

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ADVANCED TRAINING

  • 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.

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SIGNIFICANT CASES

  • State v. Zingis, 251 N.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 N.J. 22 (2022), concerning whether and where a person convicted of DWI may seek credit against an alcohol ignition interlock sentence. Argument is pending.
  • State v. Olenowski, 236 N.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 N.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 N.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 N.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 N.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 N.J.Super. 47 (App.Div. 2014), clarifying discoverability of electronic data from the Alcotest 7110 breath testing instrument.
  • State v. Frye, 217 N.J. 566 (2014), concerning sentencing of those convicted of breath test refusal after prior convictions for DWI.
  • State v. Pizzo, 422 N.J.Super. 185, reheard after remand 423 N.J.Super. 309 (App.Div. 2011), the companion case to State v. Holland, 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 N.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 N.J.Super. 391 (App.Div. 2010), concerning the effect of non-traditional post-conviction relief after appeals.
  • State v. Kim, 412 N.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 N.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 N.J. 29 (2005), DWI and breath test refusal convictions vacated and remanded for reconsideration in light of State v. Cummings
  • State v. Cummings, 184 N.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 N.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 N.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 N.J.Super. 317 (App.Div. 1998), involving the interplay between careless driving and drunk driving convictions
  • State v. Garthe, 145 N.J. 1 (1996), concerning the admissibility of Breathalyzer results in light of the secrecy surrounding Breathalyzer inspection procedures

Cases Defended by Francis X. Moore, P.A.

  • State v. Moskal, 246 N.J.Super. 12 (App.Div. 1991)
  • State v. Hamm, 121 N.J. 109 (1990)
  • State v. Smullen, 118 N.J. 408 (1990)
  • State v. Downie, 117 N.J. 450 (1990)
  • State v. Carey, 232 N.J.Super. 553 (App.Div. 1990)
  • State v. Sameral, 231 N.J.Super. 134 (App.Div. 1989)
  • State v. Carey, 230 N.J.Super. 402 (App.Div. 1989)
  • State v. Downie, 229 N.J.Super. 207 (App.Div. 1988)
  • State v. Wilhalme, 206 N.J.Super. 359 (App.Div. 1985)
  • State v. Linnehan, 197 N.J.Super. 41 (App.Div. 1984)
  • State v. Grant, 196 N.J.Super. 470 (App.Div. 1984)
  • State v. Zoppi, 196 N.J.Super. 596, (App.Div. 1984)
  • Romano v. Kimmelman, 96 N.J. 66 (1984)
  • Romano v. Kimmelman, 190 N.J.Super. 554 (1983)

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SEMINARS AND LECTURES BY JOHN MENZEL, J.D.

  1. Blood, Breath, and THC, National College for DUI Defense, Webcast, October 27, 2022
  2. DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 29, 2022
  3. Judge Lisa’s Opinion in State v. Olenowski, Garden State CLE, Webcast, September 7, 2022
  4. DWI Update, New Jersey State Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 18, 2022
  5. 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
  6. Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, April 4, 2022
  7. 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
  8. State v. Olenowski and the State of Drugged Driving Cases in New Jersey, Mercer County Bar Association, Webcast, March 3, 2022
  9. Drunk Science or Junk Science: Will DRE Evidence Be Admissible in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, January 22, 2022
  10. Breath Testing 101, National College for DUI Defense, Winter Session, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, Florida, January 20, 2022
  11. DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, August 7, 2021
  12. DRE Scientific Basis? Doesnlt Really Exist, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session Webcast, July 16, 2021
  13. We Don’t Care What People Say–Zoomin’ Court Is Here to Stay, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, June 24, 2021
  14. Municipal Court 2021–Timely Tips and Topics, New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting, Webcast, May 19, 2021
  15. Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, April 12, 2021
  16. Remember When Marijuana Was Actually Illegal? Decriminalizing the Use, Sale, and Possession of Marijuana, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, December 28, 2020
  17. Client Intake and Interview, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, November 4, 2020
  18. Handling Drug, DWI, and Motor Vehicle Cases in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, October 26, 2020
  19. DWI Institute: Where We Stand Today, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, August 12, 2020
  20. Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Webcast, May 11, 2020
  21. Municipal Court Winning Strategies, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, April 20, 2020
  22. Hot Topics in Municipal Court Law 2020, New Jersey State Bar Association, Webcast, March 23, 2020
  23. DRE Update 2020, New Jersey State Bar Association, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, February 24, 2020
  24. Ethical Challenges for N.J. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
  25. New Rules of Evidence for 2020, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
  26. Municipal Court Review–Winter 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
  27. Advising Your Clients in a BAIID World, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
  28. Introduction to Attorney Discipline, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 27, 2019
  29. Ethical Challenges for N.J. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
  30. Municipal Court Review–Winter 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
  31. Advising Your Clients in a BAIID World, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 19, 2019
  32. 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
  33. Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Cousin Mario’s, Mays Landing, New Jersey, October 3, 2019
  34. New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Cousin Mario’s, Mays Landing, New Jersey, October 3, 2019
  35. New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, September 25, 2019
  36. Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 24, 2019
  37. New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 24, 2019
  38. Municipal Court Review–Fall 2019, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Days Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 17, 2019
  39. New DWI Sentencing–Ignition Interlock Devices, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Days Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 17, 2019
  40. DWI Institute: New Laws, New Landscapes, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, August 7, 2019
  41. Closing Argument Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2019
  42. Cross Examination of Expert Witness Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2019
  43. Cross Examination of Police Officer Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 18, 2019
  44. Opening Statements Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 18, 2019
  45. Municipal Court Bench Bar Conference, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 16, 2019
  46. Falling Dominos: Collateral Consequences in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 15, 2019
  47. Winning Strategies for Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 25, 2019
  48. Hayden-Proctor Inns of Court, Davison Eastman Munoz Lederman & Paone, Freehold, New Jersey, January 16, 2019.
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. Cross Examination of Expert Witness Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2018
  52. Cross Examination of Police Officer Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2018
  53. Closing Argument Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2018
  54. Opening Statements Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 19, 2018
  55. 2018 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 19, 2018
  56. Municipal Court Annual Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn Express, Vineland, New Jersey, March 13, 2018
  57. DWI Marijuana: Prosecution & Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn Express, Vineland, New Jersey, March 13, 2018
  58. DWI Marijuana Mock Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 27, 2017
  59. DWI Marijuana Prosecution & Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 27, 2017
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. Motor Vehicle Stops under the Fourth Amendment, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Ramada Hotel, Monroe, New Jersey, July 28, 2017
  63. Cross Examination Workshop, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2017
  64. Hot Topics in Municipal Court Law, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 24, 2017
  65. New Jersey Municipal Court Spring Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Doubletree Hotel, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, April 4, 2017
  66. 2017 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 20, 2017
  67. Top DWI Mistakes, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 30, 2016
  68. New Jersey DWI Trial Notebook, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, December 30, 2016
  69. Top DWI Mistakes, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 29, 2016
  70. New Jersey DWI Trial Notebook, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, December 29, 2016
  71. 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
  72. Ethical Considerations in a New Jersey Drunk Driving Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, October 7, 2016
  73. DWI Trial Preparation, New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 27, 2016
  74. 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
  75. Challenging Field Sobriety Tests at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, July 28, 2016
  76. Ethical Considerations in New Jersey DWI Defense, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, July 28, 2016
  77. Municipal Court Bench-Bar Panel, New Jersey State Bar Association, Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 19, 2016
  78. 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
  79. 2016 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 7, 2016
  80. DWI Case Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, December 31, 2015
  81. DWI Jury Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, National Conference Center, Hightstown, New Jersey, December 31, 2015
  82. 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
  83. Vacating Guilty Pleas in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, September 11, 2015
  84. Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, September 11, 2015
  85. Vacating Guilty Pleas in DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, August 18, 2015
  86. 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
  87. Cross Examination Breakout, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 24, 2015
  88. Opening Statement, National College for DUI Defense, Summer Session, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 23, 2015
  89. Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Hampton Inn, Flemington, New Jersey, July 8, 2015
  90. Organizing Alcotest Discovery for Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Secaucus, New Jersey, July 7, 2015
  91. The New DWI Case Law–New DWI Defenses, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Murray Hill, New Jersey, June 12, 2015
  92. Municipal Court Quarterly Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Totowa, New Jersey, June 2, 2015
  93. New Jersey DWI in Federal Court, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Travelodge, Runnemede, New Jersey, May 7, 2015
  94. Rules for Winning Your Municipal Court Appeal, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, April 2, 2015
  95. 2015 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 30, 2015
  96. Handling Your First DWI Case, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, February 21, 2015
  97. 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, February 20, 2015
  98. Game Changer: Amendments to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, February 20, 2015
  99. 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Shore Diner, Northfield, New Jersey, February 18, 2015
  100. 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, February 17, 2015
  101. Game Changer: Amendments to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, February 17, 2015
  102. Handling Your First DWI Case, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, DoubleTree Suites, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, February 16, 2015
  103. 2015 Drunk Driving Law Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, January 22, 2015
  104. 12 Angry Credits–Ethics in Municipal Court, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2014
  105. 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
  106. 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
  107. DWI Institute, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, July 10, 2014
  108. 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Spring Hill Suites, Ewing, New Jersey, May 29, 2014
  109. 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Flemington, New Jersey, May 21, 2014
  110. 10 New Jersey Drunk Driving Defenses You Must Know, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Morristown, New Jersey, April 16, 2014
  111. 2014 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, March 31, 2014
  112. New Jersey Rules of Evidence in Drunk Driving Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, TR Hotel, Toms River, New Jersey, January 23, 2014
  113. 12 Angry Credits–DWI Mock Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2013
  114. 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
  115. 2013 New Jersey Arrest, Search & Seizure Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, September 16, 2013
  116. Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 7, 2013
  117. Police Report Writing in Complex DWI Cases, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, June 7, 2013
  118. Municipal Court Bench-Bar Panel, New Jersey State Bar Association, Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 16, 2013
  119. New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 2, 2013
  120. New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Courtyard by Marriott, Wall, New Jersey, April 30, 2013
  121. New Jersey DWI Blood Cases following Missouri v. McNeely, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, April 29, 2013
  122. 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
  123. Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Sheraton, Edison, New Jersey, March 18, 2013
  124. Defending a DWI Blood Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 31, 2012
  125. Beat the Machine, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Wingate by Windham, Vineland, New Jersey, September 13, 2012
  126. Beat the Machine, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, August 27, 2012
  127. 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
  128. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Searches, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, May 21, 2012
  129. 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
  130. The DWI Experts: Current Technical Defenses in the Post-Holland Era. New Jersey Institute for Justice, Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey, February 25, 2012
  131. The Blood Case: Attacking the State’s Proofs. New Jersey Institute for Justice, Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey, February 25, 2012
  132. Municipal Court Seminar: DWI/Refusal Updates, Ocean County Bar Association, Quality Inn of Toms River, New Jersey, February 2, 2012
  133. 2011 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 14, 2011
  134. Challenging Field Sobriety Testing at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 8, 2011
  135. Defending a DWI Blood Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 8, 2011
  136. ABCs of DWI: A Practical Guide to DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Hilton Garden Inn, Lakewood, New Jersey, October 1, 2011
  137. ABCs of DWI: A Practical Guide to DWI, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, August 12, 2011
  138. Challenging Field Sobriety Testing at Trial, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Residence Inn by Marriott, Deptford, New Jersey, May 9, 2011
  139. Tactics and Strategy for Defending a Refusal Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, April 28, 2011
  140. Arrest Search and Seizure Annual Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, January 22, 2011
  141. 2010 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, December 30, 2010
  142. Bridging the Gap: Criminal Practice, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Windham Hotel, Mount Laurel, December 16, 2010
  143. 2010 Municipal Court College, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, December 6, 2010
  144. Trial Objections, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Toms River, October 21, 2010
  145. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, El Quinta, Clifton, New Jersey, October 12, 2010
  146. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, October 5, 2010
  147. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Best Western, West Deptford, New Jersey, September 28, 2010
  148. Tenth Annual Search & Seizure Review, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Edison, New Jersey, September 24, 2010
  149. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Carteret, New Jersey, September 23, 2010
  150. Defending a DWI Refusal Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education Services, Essex House, West Orange, New Jersey, September 7, 2010
  151. 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
  152. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Philly Diner, Runnemeade, New Jersey, August 23, 2010
  153. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, August 7, 2010
  154. Making Sense of Alcotest Discovery, Garden State Continuing Legal Education, Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere, New Jersey, July 1, 2010
  155. Rescuing a Desperate Colleague: How to Defend an Ethics Case, Monmouth Vicinage Meeting, Tinton Falls Municipal Complex, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, May 22, 2010
  156. 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
  157. 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
  158. Recent Changes in Municipal Court Law: 2010, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Crowne Plaza, Fairfield, New Jersey, April 19, 2010
  159. Municipal Court Seminar, Monmouth County Bar Association, The Breakers, Spring Lake, New Jersey, April 15, 2010
  160. 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
  161. Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Pal’s Cabin, West Orange, New Jersey, March 27, 2010
  162. 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
  163. Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement Under New Jersey Law, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, March 6, 2010
  164. Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn Express, Newton, New Jersey, February 27, 2010
  165. Defending a DWI Blood Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, February 20, 2010
  166. Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Best Western, Fairfield, New Jersey, February 18, 2010
  167. 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
  168. Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, January 30, 2010
  169. Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, December 12, 2009
  170. Generation Drunk: DWI Sentencing Strategy and Tactics, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, December 10, 2009
  171. Defending a DWI Refusal Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, November 21, 2009
  172. CRASH, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, November 20, 2009
  173. Laurick to the Rescue, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, October 31, 2009
  174. Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, October 16, 2009
  175. New Jersey Arrest, Search & Seizure Annual Review–2009, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Hightstown, New Jersey, September 18, 2009
  176. Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel, Secaucus, New Jersey, July 31, 2009
  177. Interviewing Criminal Suspects, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, July 24, 2009
  178. Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, June 29, 2009
  179. Unpublished DWI, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, June 20, 2009
  180. Sentencing Strategies in New Jersey Municipal Courts, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, May 30, 2009
  181. Technical & Scientific Defenses in an Alcotest Case, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 22, 2009
  182. New Criminal and Municipal Court Rules–2009, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, May 14, 2009
  183. 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
  184. Monmouth Vicinage Meeting, Tinton Falls Municipal Complex, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, May 9, 2009
  185. Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, April 30, 2009
  186. 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
  187. 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
  188. 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
  189. Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Bergen County Bar Association, Hackensack, New Jersey, March 27, 2009
  190. New Jersey Automobile Searches – Past, Present & into the Future, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, New Jersey, March 14, 2009
  191. Convicting Intoxicated Drivers in Complex DWI Prosecutions, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, February 27, 2009
  192. New Jersey Trial Objections, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, January 17, 2009
  193. New Jersey Trial Objections, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, December 13, 2008
  194. Post Conviction Relief in Municipal Court, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Toms River, New Jersey, October 25, 2008
  195. New Jersey Arrest, Search, and Seizure Annual Review, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott Hotel, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, October 18, 2008
  196. 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
  197. 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
  198. 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
  199. Post Conviction Relief in Municipal Court, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey, September 27, 2008
  200. 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
  201. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Warren County Community College, Broadway, New Jersey, June 4, 2008
  202. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Holiday Inn, Totowa, New Jersey, May 28, 2008
  203. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Eatontown, New Jersey, May 21, 2008
  204. Prosecutors and State v. Chun, New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutor’s Association, Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 9, 2008
  205. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Princeton Holiday Inn, South Brunswick, New Jersey, May 3, 2008
  206. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Bridgewater, New Jersey, April 30, 2008
  207. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Mayfair Farms, West Orange, New Jersey, April 29, 2008
  208. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Marriott, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, April 12, 2008
  209. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Glenpointe Marriott, Teaneck, New Jersey, April 5, 2008
  210. DWI in a Post-Chun World, New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Services, Crown Plaza, Jamesburg, New Jersey, April 3, 2008
  211. 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
  212. Breath Machine Source Code, Headlines Marketing, Inc., Crown Point Rivinia, Atlanta, Georgia, January 11-12, 2008
  213. 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
  214. Keys to Practicing in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Sheraton, Woodbridge, New Jersey, November 19, 2007
  215. 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
  216. Cross Examination and Opening Statements Breakout Sessions, Summer Session, National College for DUI Defense, Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 20, 2007
  217. 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
  218. 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
  219. X-treme CLE–Alcotest Litigation in New Jersey, Mercer County Bar Association, Holiday Inn, Hightstown, New Jersey, November 29, 2006
  220. 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
  221. Trying the DUI Case, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 7, 2006
  222. DUI Defense: Don’t Blow It, Alabama Bar Institute of Continuing Legal Education, University of Alabama Law School, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, October 6, 2006
  223. Municipal Court Practice: What’s New in 2006, New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, June 12, 2006
  224. Drug Cases in Municipal Court, Mercer County Bar Association, Doubletree, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, May 4, 2006
  225. 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Marriott Seaview Resort & Spa, Galloway, New Jersey, March 2, 2006
  226. 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Holiday Inn, Jamesburg, New Jersey, February 23, 2006
  227. 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Doubletree, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, February 16, 2006
  228. 2006 Annual Review, Mercer County Bar Association, Marriott, Newark Airport, Newark, New Jersey, February 8, 2006
  229. 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
  230. 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
  231. 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
  232. New DWI Sentencing Laws, Mercer County Bar Association, Ramada National Conference Center, East Windsor, New Jersey, September 18, 2004
  233. Handling Drug, DWI & Serious Traffic Violations in Municipal Court, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Clarion Hotel, Edison, New Jersey, July 16, 2004
  234. Key DWI Sentencing Cases, Atlantic County Bar Association, Atlantic County Civil Courthouse, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 29, 2004
  235. DWI Defense Advocacy Training, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 17, 2004
  236. 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
  237. Municipal Court Winning Strategies: New Jersey Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Wellesley Inn, Fairfield, New Jersey, December 4, 2003
  238. 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
  239. 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
  240. 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
  241. 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
  242. 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
  243. Local Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, February 10, 1999
  244. 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
  245. State Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, November 4, 1998
  246. 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
  247. 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
  248. Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey, November 20, 1996
  249. 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
  250. Driving Under the Influence: The Legal Ramifications, Garden State Alliance of Paralegal Associations, Holiday Inn, Jamesburg, New Jersey, April 21, 1995
  251. State Police In-Service Training, New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, New Jersey, March 15, 1995
  252. Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 29, 1994
  253. Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey, November 15, 1994
  254. Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Bally’s Park Place Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 20, 1994
  255. Drunk Driving Defense, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 18, 1993
  256. 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
  257. Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal: What to Do if You Are Stopped, Kiwanas Club of Lacey New Jersey, Oyster Bay Restaurant, Forked River, New Jersey, November 25, 1992
  258. Drunk Driving and Breath Test Refusal, Parents Without Partners, The Palms Restaurant, Lakewood, New Jersey, August 17, 1992
  259. Defense of Drunk Driving Charges, Monmouth County Bar Association, Squire’s Pub, West Long Branch, New Jersey, March 28, 1992
  260. 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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ARTICLES ABOUT JOHN MENZEL, J.D.

  • Cohen, Linda, “Judge’s ruling on unreliable breath-test indicator could affect other Atlantic County DWI arrests,” The Press of Atlantic City, reported at http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com (February 11, 2011) (comments by Mr. Menzel)
  • Markos, Kibret, “DWI conviction for hangover breaks new ground; driver to be sentenced today,” The Record of Bergen County, reported at http://www.northjersey.com (December 3, 2010) (comments by Mr. Menzel)
  • Michael Booth, “Breath-Test-Refusal Conviction Stands, Despite Driver’s Deficiency in English,” 199 New Jersey Law Journal 811 (March 22, 2010, p.7)
  • Charles Toutant, “Three-and-a-Half-Year Delay Denied Speedy Trial in Drunken Driving Case,” 199 New Jersey Law Journal 147 (January 18, 2010, p.7)
  • Kate Coscarelli, “Court gets to clarify basis for DWI stop,” Newark Star Ledger (October 6, 2008, p.15, 18)
  • Several articles in the Newark Star Ledger and New Jersey Lawyer among others in January 2008 concerning oral argument before the N.J. Supreme Court in State v. Chun, et al., and the unreliability of the Alcotest 7110 MK-III-C using firmware version 3.11, including:
  • Kate Coscarelli, “N.J. Supreme Court hears Breathylizer debate,” Newark Star Ledger (January 7, 2008)
  • Michael Booth, “The Question Persists: How Shall Alcotest Be Tested?,” 191 New Jersey Law Journal 59 (January 14, 2008, p.7)
  • Michael Booth, “Appellate Watch: Proof Positive,” 179 New Jersey Law Journal 1124 (March 21, 2005, p.8)
  • Henry Gottlieb, “There’s Gold in Them Thar Tickets,” 174 New Jersey Law Journal 813 (December 8, 2003, p.1, 20-21)
  • Michael Booth, “Appellate Watch: Dead Letter,” 174 New Jersey Law Journal 640 (November 24, 2003, p.4)
  • Carol Gorga Williams, “Penalties are stiff, but it’s not a ‘crime,’” 121 Asbury Park Press 16 (September 1, 2002, p.A1, A6)
  • Rocco Cammerere, “Judge: Lawyers must disclose client’s DWI arrest,” 8 New Jersey Lawyer 436 (March 1, 1999, p.4)
  • Rocco Cammerere, “Can judge require handing up client?,” 7 New Jersey Lawyer 2453 (November 2, 1998, p.1)
  • Greg Trevor, “Breathalyzer ruling threatens drunk driving fight,” 116 Asbury Park Press 230 (September 26, 1995, p.A1, A8)

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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 2006-12, 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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JOHN MENZEL’S STAFF

John Menzel, J.D., works with and supervises other professionals associated with his law firm.

  • Christopher Mattaboni, case manager and accounts manager.

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IN MEMORIAM

We remember Francis X. Moore, Esquire, late counsel to the firm from February 2002 until his passing on August 9, 2003. Frank had been licensed as an attorney in New Jersey and New York. He was a founding regent of the National College for DUI Defense and is considered by many to be the father of DWI defense as a practice specialty in New Jersey. He was recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association as a municipal court practitioner of the year.

We remember Sarah Rose Menzel, mother of John Menzel, J.D., who passed from this life on April 18, 2008.

We remember Thomas Coleman Menzel, uncle of John Menzel, J.D., who passed from this life on April 24, 2011.

We remember Ron A. Venturi, J.D., M.B.A., former associate and of counsel to the firm, who passed from this life on December 21, 2013. Ron had been licensed as an attorney since 1986. He was a member Supreme Court Municipal Court Practice Committee; Irvington Municipal Court Judge 2002-2007; acting Judge, Newark Municipal Court 2002-2007; Irvington Municipal Prosecutor 1990-2002; and had appeared in more than 300 municipal courts throughout New Jersey. He was recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association as a municipal court practitioner of the year.

We remember John K. Menzel, father of John Menzel, J.D., who passed from this life on October 13, 2019.

"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."

Manny D. DUI and DWI Attorney

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