KENNETH VERCAMMEN
Attorney at Law
Legal Resume
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
www.benotguilty.com

ADMISSIONS: Admitted In NJ, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court

MANAGING ATTORNEY Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, PC March 1990-Present

Full service Law practice with offices in Edison and Cranbury.

PROSECUTOR Township of Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ 1991-1999

Municipal Prosecutor for criminal and traffic cases involving Township and State Police

-Acting Assoc. Prosecutor: Carteret Municipal Court, Middlesex County, NJ 2000

EDITOR- NJ MUNICIPAL COURT LAW REVIEW 1993- present

Middlesex County Bar Association 2008 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year

NJ State Bar Association- 2005-2006 Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Award

New Jersey Super Lawyers selection 2008, 2007, 2006

Whos Who in America 2004

NJ State Bar Association- 2002 General Practitioner of the Year Award

1993 AWARD WINNER Service to the Bar Award- New Jersey State Bar Association YLD

RELEVANT LITIGATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

-Criminal, DWI and Drug Cases- NJ State Bar Annual Meeting 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 01, 00, 99

-Civil Trial Practice- Middlesex Bar 2004

-Personal Injury Litigation- NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar

2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993,1991

-Municipal Court Handling Serious Cases ICLE/NJSBA-2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,2001,2000,1998,1997,1995,1994

-NJ Association of Municipal Court Administrators 2002

-Edison Police Auxiliary- Search and Seizure 2002

-New Jersey Network TV- Due Process TV show 2000

-Cablevision TV- Law on the Line 2003, 2001

-Elder Law and Probate NJSBA/ ICLE 2005, 2004, 03,02,01,99,98,97,96

PUBLICATIONS:

Published 135 separate Law Review and Legal Periodical articles in legal journals such as New Jersey Law Journal, American Bar Association Barrister, New Jersey Lawyer, ABA Law Practice Management, and New Jersey State Bar Associations Dictum. Listed on www.benotguilty.com.

KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ.

RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ON WILLS, ELDER LAW, AND PROBATE

East Brunswick Adult School 2008

Middlesex County College- Wills & Probate 2007

Edison Adult School -Wills, Elder Law & Probate- 2011, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 [inc Edison TV], 2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997

- Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law - NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education/ NJ State Bar ICLE/NJSBA 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1996

-Elder Law and Estate Planning- American Bar Association Miami 2007

South Plainfield Seniors- New Probate Law 2005, East Brunswick Seniors- New Probate Law 2005

Old Bridge AARP 2002; Guardian Angeles/ Edison 2002; St. Cecilia/ Woodbridge Seniors 2002;

East Brunswick/ Halls Corner 2002;

-Linden AARP 2002

-Woodbridge Adult School -Wills and Estate Administration -2001, 2000,1999,1998,1997,1996

Woodbridge Housing 2001; Metuchen Seniors & Metuchen TV 2001; Frigidare/ Local 401 Edison 2001; Chelsea/ East Brunswick 2001, Village Court/ Edison 2001; Old Bridge Rotary 2001; Sacred Heart/ South Amboy 2001; Livingston Manor/ New Brunswick 2001; Sunrise East Brunswick 2001; Strawberry Hill/ Woodbridge 2001;

-Wills and Elder Law - Metuchen Adult School 1999,1997,1996,1995,1994,1993

-Clara Barton Senior Citizens- Wills & Elder Law-Edison 2002, 1995

-AARP Participating Attorney in Legal Plan for NJ AARP members 1999-2005

-Senior Legal Points University of Medicine & Dentistry UMDNJ & St. Peters-2000, 1999,1998

-East Brunswick AARP Wills 2001; -Iselin/ Woodbridge AARP Wills 2000

-Metuchen Reformed Church; Franklin/ Somerset/ Quailbrook Seniors 2001

-North Brunswick Senior Day 2001

-Wills, Elder Law and Probate-South Brunswick Adult School & Channel 28 TV 1999, 1997,1993

-Wills and Estate Planning-Old Bridge Adult School 1998,1997,1995

-Senior Citizen Law-Perth Amboy YMHA 1995; Temple Beth Or 2002;

-Wills, Living Wills and Probate-Spotswood Community School 1995,1994,1993

-Wills and Probate-Sayreville Adult School 1997, 1996,1995,1994

-Living Wills-New Jersey State Bar Foundation and St. Demetrius, Carteret 1994

-Wills and Estate Planning-Edison Elks and Senior Citizens January 1994

-Legal Questions Clinic Metuchen Adult School March 1995,1994,1993

-Estate Planning to Protect Families-Metuchen Chamber of Commerce April 1993

SPECIAL ACTING PROSECUTOR: Woodbridge, East Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Cranbury, South Plainfield, Clark, South River, Hightstown, Carteret, Jamesburg, Berkeley Heights on conflict matters. Previous experience with the Delaware County, Pennsylvania District Attorney Office, Middlesex County Probation Department and Scranton District Magistrate Office. Past President- Middlesex Municipal Prosecutors Association.

Metuchen Public Defender 2001- present Edison Public Defender 1990-1991

KENNETH VERCAMMEN- Community Service

NON- PROFIT: -Edison Elks-Presiding Justice 1993- Present

-Y.B. CHOI TAE KWON DO (Korean Karate)- 1st degree Black Belt awarded December 1993; 2nd degree awarded December 2001, 3rd degree 2004

-Raritan Valley Road Runners- Comeback of the Year Award 2002 and ranked Master Distance Runner; state champion 20,000 meter team 2005

-Central Jersey Road Runners Club 2005, 2004; 2002, 1995 and 1994 Age Group Champion and New York Marathon top 100 NJ Finisher

New Jersey State Age Group Champion Garden State Games 5,000 meter run 1993

-Bishop Ahr/St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. Alumni Society

Elected Vice-President 1989-1990; Class of 1977- 25 year Reunion Chair

-Edison 14th District Committeeman Elected 1988-1994

-St. Francis Cathedral- Church Lector 1990-1994

-University of Scranton, North Jersey Alumni Chapter Co-Chair, Fall Social 1988

-Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree Knight, Edison Council

Edison NJ Essay Contest Chair 1992,1993

Edison Chamber of Commerce; Metuchen Chamber of Commerce

RUNNING:

Raritan Valley Road Runners RVRR Rumson HashHouse Harriers

Central Jersey Road Runners CJRR Jersey Shore Triathlon Club

Freehold Area Running Club FARC Scranton Area Organization Runners SOAR

Jersey Shore Running Club JSRC USATF- US Athletic Track & Field

Sandy Hook Triathlon Club First Place- Bergen Bar 5k Law Day Run May 2001 South Brunswick Running Group- President First Place- CJRR Summer 5K 2002

First Place: Cranford Run for Lupus 4 mile 2006, JSRC Twilight run 2006. Indian Trials Middletown 3m 2005,2004; Stroudsburg 5k 2005, 2004; Wildwood 5k, Ocean Winter 4 mile, Edison Lannie 5k, 2004; Washington DC Run for Justice 5K 2002

CJRR Age group champ 2005,2004, 2002, 1996, 1995

ACTIVITIES: Married 1989, one son born 1991, daughter born 1994

Weekend Road Running Races, Triathlons, Soccer

Tae Kwon Do Karate

SOUTH BRUNSWICK AREA

Summer Blast/Ireland Brook Neighborhood Sponsor

So. Brunswick Soccer Asst. Coach Travel 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 98

So. Brunswick Athletic Assoc.-Team Sponsor and helper with sons team

So. Brunswick Viking 5k- volunteer

Lions 5K running Race for Vision 1998 Sponsor

So. Brunswick Bicentennial Volunteer

Neighborhood Picnic Sponsor 2002- 1998

So. Brunswick 50 Mile Bike Volunteer and 50 mile Finisher

Holt for Congress Volunteer

CHARITABLE: American Cancer Society-Chairman

Annual Summer Fundraiser Picnic- 1987,88,89,90,91,92

Chairman, Annual Christmas Fundraiser- 1987,88,89,90,911,92

Recipient-Young Professionals Award-Sept. 1988, Sept. 1989

Board of Managers - 1989-1994 Founder and Chair-Young Professionals Group

KENNETH VERCAMMEN, ESQ. Education & Awards

LEGAL EDUCATION: The Widener/ Delaware Law School, J.D., May 1985

Class Rank: Top Ten Percent

Awards: Honor Grades: Federal Income Tax, Business Organization, Criminal Law, Advanced Advocacy, Family Law, New Jersey Practice, Unfair Trade Practices, Professional Liability.

Outstanding Service Award Recipient in Graduation Ceremony

Delaware Merit Scholarship - 1983, 1984

Provincial Winner - Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity Graduate of the Year Award

Whos Who in American Law Schools

ACTIVITIES:

Law Review- Senior Staff-Member

Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor 1984-1985

Winner - Sixth Annual Trial Advocacy Competition

First Prize - Delaware Law School/ATLA Environmental Law Essay Contest

Delaware Law Forum, Casenote Editor

Working Scholar- Hon. Philip Gruccio, Assignment Judge of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, Salem Counties

Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Delaware Chapter Treasurer

Law School Running Club - President

Research Assistant - Dean Arthur Weeks

Publications- Published in Law Review and wrote more articles than 75% of law faculty members

PRELEGAL EDUCATION: University of Scranton B.S., January 1981

Major: Political Science: Graduated Cum Laude in 3-1/2 years

Honors:

- Cited in Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities;

- Deans List; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society; Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.

- Varsity Cross- Country - Team Captain and Record Holder of Indoor Half-Mile

- District Magistrate Thomas Hart- Paid Law Clerk/ Executive Assistant

- Pre-Law Society Public Relations Director

- Voter Registration Drive Coordinator

- Internship with Pa. Representative Hon. Fred Belardi

- School Newspaper Staff and Sportswriter

- WYRE radio station sports caster

- 3rd Place Wrestling Tournament

- Campus Bowl Intellectual Competition (Team Captain)

- Trustee Day Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer

- Senior Class - Hard Rockers Social Committee Chair

-Alumni Society-Estate Planning Council 1997-Present

- Class of 1981 20 year Reunion Executive Committee member 2001 -25 Year Reunion Co-chair

KENNETH VERCAMMEN

Attorney at Law

2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

732-572-0500

The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional organization in the world with more than 400,000 members

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - National Appointments:

General Practice Solo & Small Firm Division

-Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Committee- Chair 2006-2007

-Elder Law Committee Chair 2005- 2006, Vice Chair 1996-1999

- Tort, Personal Injury and Insurance Committee Chair 2005- 2006

- Criminal Law Committee Deputy Chair 2006-2007

-Deputy Chair and Newsletter Editor-GP Marketing Legal Services Committee 1993 -1996

- Probate & Estate Planning Committee- Newsletter Editor & Vice Chair 1997-1999, Vice Chair 2005

-Litigation Committee Member 1993 - present

BUSINESS AND AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

- Improving Your Elder Law & Estate Practice San Francisco, CA 2007

-Elder Law and Estate Planning- ABA Miami 2007

-Elder Law Practice, New Ethical Ideas to Improve Your Practice by Giving Clients What They Want and Need ABA Hawaii 2006

-Marketing Success Stories ABA Toronto 1998

-Opening a Business-Sayreville Adult School 1997,1996,1995

-Olympians of Marketing- ABA Annual Meeting-Orlando, Florida 1996

-Unique Marketing Techniques & Client Relations III ABA Annual Meeting-Chicago 1995

-Starting a Business-Brooklyn Bar Association 1995,1994

-Personal Marketing & Relations - 1995 Miami ABA meeting LPM Personal Marketing Skills IG

co-sponsored by four Major National Bar Sections and committees

-How to Start a Practice-1994 New Orleans ABA Annual Meeting LPM primary sponsor

-1993 New York Annual Meeting Marketing for Small Firms

LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SECTION ABA- LPM

-Co-Chair with Jay Foonberg-ABA LPM Personal Marketing Skills Group 1998,1997,1996,1995,1994

-Speaker at many ABA Annual Meetings

-National Liaison and ex-officio member of Law Practice Management Section Council 1993 - 1995

-National Chair - Law Practice Management Committee YLD 1992-1993

-Chair and Newsletter Editor-Marketing Legal Services Committee 1996-1997,1999-2000

ABA Attendance at Leadership Conferences and participation at following Annual and Sectional meetings: Philadelphia GP 2007, San Francisco 2007, Washington GP 2007, Miami 2007, Hawaii 2006, Philadelphia LPM 2005; Washington DC 2002; Philadelphia 2002; London 2000, New York 2000, Atlanta 1999, Beverly Hills 1999, Cancun LPM 1998, Naples-LPM 1997; Captiva 1996, Orlando 1996, Coronado LPM 1995, Chicago 1995, Miami 1995, Washington D.C. GP 1995, Vancouver LPM 1995, New Orleans 1995, Napa, CA LPM 1994, Colorado LPM 1993, New York 1993, Boston 1993, San Francisco 1992, Cleveland GP 1992, Scottsdale AZ 1991, Los Angeles 1990, Hawaii 1989, Philadelphia 1988, Toronto 1988, New York City 1986, Washington DC 1985

KENNETH VERCAMMEN

Attorney at Law

2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

732-572-0500

New Jersey State Bar Association- Municipal Court Section Chair 2003-2004, Vice Chair 1999-2002; Chair of Municipal Court Education Committee 1996-Present

Middlesex County Bar Association Chair Municipal Court Practice Committee 1997-Present

County Bar Board of Trustees 2000- 2006

New Jersey State Bar Association -General Practice Section-Board of Directors 1995- Present

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Middlesex County College

Edison, NJ February, 2001-April, 2001; Jan. 1990-May, 1991

Instructor of Criminal Law and Procedure and Business Law. Taught college students the elements of crime and the criminal procedure system. Explained the incidents before and after trial and analyzed the impact of the Constitution on crimes and criminal procedures.

New Jersey Superior Court - Certified Mediator 1997-

New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Municipal Courts 2000-2005

Other Speaking

-Update of Municipal Court-NJSBA Annual Meeting Atlantic City 1999,1997, 95, 94

- Cranbury Twp Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse 2004, 2002

-ATLA-NJ - New Jersey Courts 1991

-Intoxicated Driver Resource Center/IDRC - DUI Law 1999, 1991

-Preventing the Impaired Driver-Coalition Against Impaired Drivers 1992

-Winning Lawsuit Threshold Cases NJSBA 1992

-WCTC Radio Mid-Day Legal Advisor - Criminal and Traffic Laws 1991 and 1990

-Computers in Litigation-NJSBA Law Office Management 1994

-Self Defense Law in New Jersey - Cranbury Police Dept. 1997,1993,1992

Self Defense and Home Protection - Speaker - New Brunswick Crime Watch - 1989

-Wills and Power of Attorney 1991 Edison Democratic Association

Defending Speeding Cases - New Jersey State Bar Association/NJSBA - 1989

-Family Law & Domestic Violence Trial Practice NJ State Bar Association 1995,1994,1993

-Automobile Insurance - Middlesex County College - 1990

-Criminal & Juvenile Courts Piscataway Vo Tech – 1990

-Living Wills-Dean Witter and Nordstroms, Menlo Park Mall October 1992; Trusts and Living Wills-Dean Witter, Metro Park, June 1992; Estate Planning-North Brunswick Republican Club May 1992;

Make a Wish Foundation- Co Chair 19th Annual Summer Blast 1994 in Belmar, NJ

Co Chair Christmas Fundraiser 1993

Jersey Shore Medical Center Chair-18th Annual Summer Blast to Benefit the Jersey Shore Regional

Trauma Center at Bar Anticipation, Belmar 1993

American Red Cross Elected to Board of Directors 1988-1991

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Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea

1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s)

2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty:

a. You will have a criminal record

b. You may go to Jail or Prison.

c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.

3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail.

4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.

5. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss and if the court finds that you are able or will be able in the future to pay restitution.

6. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.

7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.

8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3

9. You could be put on Probation.

10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose your drivers license for 6 months - 2years. You must pay a Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30.

11. You may be required to do Community Service.

12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty.

13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction.

14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation.

15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1

16. You may lose your right to vote.

The defense of a person charged with a criminal offense is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of a criminal offense.

Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct:

If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms.

NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10 years and 20 years;

(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years and 10 years;

(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years and five years;

(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.

2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:

a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;

(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;

b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;

(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;

c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;

d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;

If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court. Current criminal charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500

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Kenneth Vercammens Law office represents individuals charged with criminal, drug offenses, and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey. Our office helps people with traffic/ municipal court tickets including drivers charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal and Driving While Suspended.

Kenneth Vercammen was the past NJ State Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutors Association.

Criminal and Motor vehicle violations can cost you. You will have to pay fines in court or receive points on your drivers license. An accumulation of too many points, or certain moving violations may require you to pay expensive surcharges to the N.J. DMV [Division of Motor Vehicles] or have your license suspended. Dont give up! The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen can provide experienced attorney representation for criminal motor vehicle violations.

When your job or drivers license is in jeopardy or you are facing thousands of dollars in fines, DMV surcharges and car insurance increases, you need excellent legal representation. The least expensive attorney is not always the answer. Schedule an appointment if you need experienced legal representation in a traffic/municipal court matter.

Our website www.benotguilty.com provides information on traffic offenses we can be retained to represent people. Our website also provides details on jail terms for traffic violations and car insurance eligibility points. Car insurance companies increase rates or drop customers based on moving violations.

Providing 21+ years of excellent service to clients. Kenneth Vercammen has been a trial attorney for more than 20 years. You want to have an experienced attorney.

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at 732-572-0500
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