Jane M. Personette Esq. - Woodland Park, NJ
Attorney at Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P.
Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Domestic Violence) Lawyers in Woodland Park, NJ
3 Garret Mountain Plaza Suite 302 Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Woodland Park Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Domestic Violence) Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Domestic Violence)
- Appellate
Attorney Information
Overview
Jane M. Personette has been admitted to the practice of law since 1994. In 2021, she joined Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, LLP, where has concentrated her practice on Family Law (including, but by no means limited to, divorce, custody, parenting time and domestic violence matters) and Appellate Practice.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Personette worked for more than a decade at premier criminal defense firm in northern New Jersey where she handled complex criminal matters and appeals. During this time, Ms. Personette tried numerous matters before the New Jersey Superior Court, Municpal Courts, and the Office of Adminstrative Law. During the course of her career, Ms. Personette has handled approximately one hundred appeals to the Appellate Division, having argued before the Appellate Division in approximately half of the cases, and having also argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court as the Law Guardian in Division of Youth and Family Services v. M.M., 189 N.J. 261 (2007).
As Law Guardian, Ms. Personette represented children in abuse and neglect cases. Later, she represented parents in litigation initiated by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Earlier in her career, Ms. Personette worked for Essex County Legal Aid Association, serving the poor of Essex County.
Ms. Personette is a member of the Passaic County Bar Association, and the District XI Ethics Committee. She received her Law Degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, and her Bachelor's Degree from Felician College.
Education
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Legal Education
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Seton Hall University School of Law,
Newark,
New Jersey
J.D.
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Seton Hall University School of Law,
Newark,
New Jersey
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Non Legal Education
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Felician College,
Lodi,
New Jersey
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology
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Felician College,
Lodi,
New Jersey
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- Law Offices of Brian J. Neary, Associate Attorney, 2007 - 2020
- Essex County Legal Aid Association, Staff Attorney, 1999 - 2007
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1994
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1994
Other Affiliations
- Passaic County Bar Association
- District XI Ethics Committee
Contact
3 Garret Mountain Plaza
Suite 302
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Phone: 973-370-0997
Fax: 973-977-2021
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday ; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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