⌂01 / PROPERTY
Real Estate Law
Navigate purchases, sales, contracts, and property disputes with detail-oriented guidance from negotiation through closing.
Discuss your matter →Bergen County · New Jersey
Smart counsel.
Exceptional care.
When the stakes are personal, the counsel should be, too. Lasser & Krouse pairs thoughtful legal strategy with the direct attention and responsive service you deserve.
Personal attention. Clear advice. Strategic advocacy.
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Lasser & Krouse
Thoughtful strategyBuilt around your priorities
Local perspectiveRooted in Bergen County
A focused practice. A personal standard.
New Jersey & New York counsel*
Boutique by design
Bergen County based
How we can help
Clear direction for
complicated moments.
From important transactions to deeply personal matters, our work begins with listening—and moves forward with a plan.
◇02 / APPEALS
Firearm Permit Appeals
When a permit is denied or revoked, understand your options and approach the appeal process with prepared, focused advocacy.
Discuss your matter →∞03 / FAMILY
Family Law
Navigate divorce, custody, and support matters with sensitivity, sound judgment, and a steady focus on what matters most.
Discuss your matter →◈04 / DEFENSE
Criminal Defense
Protect your rights and work toward the strongest available defense with a strategy tailored to the facts and circumstances.
Discuss your matter →§05 / MUNICIPAL
Municipal Court
Get experienced representation for traffic violations and other municipal matters, with practical advice at each step.
Discuss your matter →✧06 / LEGACY
Estate Planning
Put your wishes in writing and help protect the people and assets important to you through a considered estate plan.
Discuss your matter →The Lasser & Krouse difference
Small by design.
Serious about your case.
We believe excellent representation is built on trust, preparation, and communication—not a one-size-fits-all process. You deserve to understand your options and know what comes next.
Meet your attorneys →01
Direct, personal attention
Your circumstances are unique. We take the time to understand your priorities and provide counsel shaped around them.
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Strategy with purpose
We assess the details, explain the trade-offs, and develop a considered approach to the challenges in front of you.
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Communication you can count on
Clear answers and proactive communication help you make informed decisions throughout your matter.
Rooted in Bergen County
Local knowledge.
Personal counsel.
Based in Hackensack, Lasser & Krouse serves clients navigating legal matters across Bergen County and beyond. We bring a local perspective and a personal commitment to every engagement.
60 Court Street · HackensackServing Bergen County and surrounding communities
Client perspective
Trust is built in the details.
Our clients value careful preparation, responsive communication, and guidance that makes complex matters feel more manageable.
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Their attention to detail and proactive communication ensured that my real estate transactions were handled efficiently and without surprises. I felt like a priority throughout the process.
James R.Real Estate Developer
Founding partners
Experienced counsel.
Human perspective.
Our partners bring complementary experience and a shared commitment to responsive, personalized representation.
Jonathan S. Lasser, Esq.
Founding Partner
Jonathan focuses on real estate law and criminal defense. His experience includes all aspects of real estate transactions, from contract negotiation through closing, and he is committed to finding creative solutions to complex legal challenges.
He clerked for the Honorable Mirtha Ospina, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage, Family Part, and later became a partner at a Bergen County law firm. He graduated magna cum laude from William Paterson University and cum laude from Pace University School of Law, where he served on the Pace Law Review.
More about Jonathan
Jonathan has served as a legal intern with the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit, and is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York. He emphasizes communication and availability for clients, agents, lenders, and counsel.
David M. Krouse, Esq.
Founding Partner
David focuses on family law and criminal defense and regularly appears in New Jersey Superior Court and municipal courts. He brings a practical, considered approach to matters that can have a lasting impact on clients and families.
Before founding Lasser & Krouse, David clerked for the Honorable Gary N. Wilcox in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen Vicinage, Family Part, and was a named partner at a Bergen County firm for many years.
More about David
David graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University with a degree in Justice Studies and attended Roger Williams University School of Law, concentrating on family and criminal law. He interned with the Honorable Patrick J. Roma, J.S.C., in Bergen County Criminal Division and with a domestic violence advocacy center in Providence. He also holds an associate degree in Paralegal Studies from Bergen Community College.
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Good counsel begins with a conversation.
Tell us what brings you here. Contact Lasser & Krouse to discuss your situation and the next steps available to you.
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