
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez, Civil Rights Attorney in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation
PartneratKotlar, Hernandez & Cohen
Mount Laurel, NJ
Practicing civil rights in Mount Laurel since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Jose Wilfrido Hernandez is a partner based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Jose has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen.
- Based in
- Mount Laurel, NJ
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Mount Laurel, NJ.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jose Wilfrido Hernandez: Jose Wilfrido Hernandez is a partner based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Jose has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jose Wilfrido Hernandez
Jose concentrates on civil rights, health care, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jose handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Health Care
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Litigation
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Workers Comp
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Civil Rights cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Jose takes civil rights matters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Jose takes health care matters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Jose takes litigation matters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Jose takes medical malpractice matters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Jose takes personal injury matters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jose Wilfrido Hernandez — Over 32 years of New Jersey civil rights experience
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez is a partner based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Jose has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen.
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Jose received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years. Jose practices at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen in Mount Laurel, NJ.
Jose's approach to civil rights cases
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Jose received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years. Jose practices at Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen in Mount Laurel, NJ.
The kind of cases Jose takes
Jose reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, health care, and litigation matters in Mount Laurel and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez's legal education and bar admissions
Widener University School of Law
J.D. · 1994
Rutgers University
B.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Jose's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1995 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1994 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1994 · ACTIVE
Jose studied at J.D. in Widener University School of Law and B.A. in Rutgers University.
Law school and academic background
Jose completed J.D. in Widener University School of Law and B.A. in Rutgers University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jose runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jose's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association Camden County Bar Association Burlington County Bar Association Cumberland County Bar Association New Jersey Association for Justice
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Locations
Jose Wilfrido Hernandez's office in Mount Laurel
Jose's primary office is at 16000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen
16000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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How to hire Jose Wilfrido Hernandez — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jose usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jose charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jose's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jose will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jose
Jose discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jose confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jose's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jose Wilfrido Hernandez
How much does it cost to hire Jose for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jose walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jose offer a free consultation?
Jose charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jose's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Jose's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jose gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jose take my case if I'm outside Mount Laurel?
Jose is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jose will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jose?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jose will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jose accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Jose's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Mount Laurel, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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