New Jersey Criminal Defense

- Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy after met all the requirements for Board Certification as a Criminal Trial Lawyer. The National Board of Trial Advocacy Division of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC) was the first American Bar Association accredited attorney board certifying agency in the world. The NBLSC is a non-profit organization accredited by the American Bar Association to provide board certification for attorneys. Dedication to achieving and maintaining a high standard of practice and to leveling the playing field for clients is shared by those who obtain National Board of Trial Advocacy certification. Certificate holders undergo a thorough screening of their credentials, including documentation of their experience, judicial and peer references and a qualifying examination.
- New Jersey Bar Association Certified Attorneys Section Elected to serve as Vice Chair of New Jersey State Bar Association Certified Attorneys Section.
- Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey since March, 1999. Re-certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court in March, 2006, March 2012 and March 2017.
- Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney - United States District Court for the District of New Jersey – Camden Vicinage
- Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Supreme Court of New Jersey Committee Membership, Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges


- Admitted to practice in all Courts of New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
- Also admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of Maryland.
- Also admitted to practice before the U. S. Tax Court, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third and Fourth Circuits, and U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

- Fulbright Commission - Senior Specialist teaching United States Criminal Practice and Procedure at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.
- New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education - taught “Criminal Trial Preparation” to newly admitted lawyers as part of the required Skills and Methods Courses.
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy - professional training in the art of Advanced Trial Skills at NITA’s Hanley Advanced Advocacy Skills Program in Louisville, CO.
When fighting for your personal freedom call on New Jersey attorney, John F. Renner,
an experienced and aggressive federal and state criminal attorney.
an experienced and aggressive federal and state criminal attorney.