Albert Cernadas Jr.
Albert Cernadas Jr. has extensive courtroom experience, completing over 75 jury trials. These cases included high-profile and complex cases covered by Court TV and national media outlets. Albert is the former First Assistant Prosecutor of Union County and is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney. This is a distinction held by less than 2% of all attorneys. Albert applies his extensive trial experience to help the injured recover a fair and just jury award.
Education
- Seton Hall University, B.A. 1989
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D. 1992
Professional Experience
- Union County Bar Association Member
- Inns of Court Member
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Danny goes above and beyond and provides superb legal services. He’s compassionate and kind, yet aggressive when needed. His zealous advocacy for his clients is what makes him stand out. He is very responsive, professional and reliable.
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THIS ATTORNEY works hard for his clients. I have had numerous previous accidents in which I recovered minimal amounts for my pain and suffering. I was involved in another accident Approx 6 months ago. NO other attorneys would take my case based on all of my previous ones settled. Dan took it and set
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THIS ATTORNEY works hard for his clients. I have had numerous previous accidents in which I recovered minimal amounts for my pain and suffering. I was involved in another accident Approx 6 months ago. NO other attorneys would take my case based on all of my previous ones settled. Dan took it and set
I would highly recommend Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC . They were recommended to me because I was in a car accident. I was told they go the extra mile for you and they sure did! I’m extremely happy with how they handled my case from day 1 til my case was resolved. The staff was very
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Dan and the lawyer’s team is the Best law office in New Jersey. Every cent is worth hiring the Law office. I always look for reviews and make sure to read people’s comments and that’s how I got to Dan. I was in very difficult situation and didn’t know how to get out of the situation Until I
I was referred to Dan for a serious DUI which involved multiple tickets no injuries no accidents. Dan assured me that might case had some flaws he did not make any promises made me feel comfortable and put my worries at ease. Needless to say mycase was dismissed due to complications Dan brought forw
I can say without a doubt .. Dan Matrafajlo is an outstanding attorney. 5+ stars . He & his firm represented me on my worker’s compensation case . Years ago. Did right not only by me but my wife & friends as well. Danny & his firm continues to represent me . Will always represent me .. and our mo
I had a work related incident on 11/2017. I immediately google reviewed a workers comp attorney. Beninato & Matrafajlo Law firm revealed extremely positive reviews. Without a hesitation I drove to their Elizabeth location seeking help. Attorney Andrew was very polite, courteous and resourceful with
Dan has been my attorney for years and he will remain as my attorney as long as he is practicing. Dan has represented my family and I while selling and purchasing multiple homes, legal name changes, and creating a new company and that's just to name a few. In all cases, not only did he exceed our ex
I first met Dan when I received my first DUI in March of 2018, along with 4 other tickets. He was very professional in his initial consultation and continued to be even more professional and compassionate throughout the entire process. I was having trouble with my finances and he even worked out a p
I have dealt with many lawyers in my day. None come close to the personal attention, I received from Dan's office. Dan and His staff are always available. They return calls and Dan personally handles the important matters. If you are looking for a lawyer that Actually cares and want one, that will p
Dan is the best lawyer I have ever met he did not give up he said he was going to help me and that's definitely what he did I am grateful to have him as my attorney and I will highly recommend him to anyone looking for help p.s and everyone that works at the office is extremely professional polites
Mr. Matrafajlo and his staff are both professional and kind. He went to court 5 times over 6+months fighting a traffic ticket that would of suspended my license and caused me thousands in fine and surcharges. It was dismissed with zero owed to the courts after proving DMV administrative discrepanci
Dan really went above and beyond for my case . I was wrongfully accused of reckless driving . He could of just told me to take first plea deal and been done with it . Instead he suggested I refuse . The prosecutor in turn ran us around for months refusing to budge. Dan was sted fast in his support
Dan Matrafajlo was fantastic. From the moment I hired him he handled everything from scheduling my court date to representing me with my traffic ticket. Literally, all I had to do was show up to court. He put me at ease throughout the whole process and had my fine reduced dramatically!! I highly rec
I got spine injury due to slip and fall in the store few months back. And I went through a plastic surgery. Earlier, the store owner was ready for the compensation, but after a few days, I was so shocked when the store owner ignored me and my injury and refused to give any compensation. At that time
Few months back, my husband had injured in a car accident. It seemed to be a small injury, but in fact it was brain injury and the truck who hit our car, ran away. We were so confused that how to survive and get compensation for brain injury. At that time, from my friend's reference, I got to know a
Few months back, my husband had injured in a car accident. It seemed to be a small injury, but in fact it was brain injury and the truck who hit our car, ran away. We were so confused that how to survive and get compensation for brain injury. At that time, from my friend's reference, I got to know a
I was referred to Dan Mantrafajlo by a dear friend of my that I respect greatly. This friend said that Dan was the type of lawyer that made the hard work she was putting into law school worth it...I found this to be very true. Professional, hard working, informed and willing to go above and beyond.