Meet Kenneth Ralph, Esq.
Area of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law (1990)
- Drew University (1987)
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- United States District Court for New Jersey
Kenneth Ralph BIO
Kenneth Ralph, Esq.
Senior Criminal Defense Attorney – Bruno & Ferraro Attorneys at Law
Kenneth Ralph brings over 25 years of dedicated public-service experience to Bruno and Ferraro, joining the firm in 2015 after an accomplished tenure at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in Hackensack.
Ken’s courtroom acumen is rooted in his leadership as Section Chief overseeing the Special Victims Unit, the Bergen County Narcotics Task Force, and the Grand Jury Section. His prosecutorial career included handling high-stakes criminal cases such as homicide, armed robbery, sexual assault, child abuse, and drug distribution, providing him with exceptional insights into both sides of the legal aisle.
He has also delivered expert witness testimony across complex fields such as medicine, psychology, forensics, and child abuse evaluation, and shared his insights as a faculty member at national trial advocacy programs. Ken holds the esteemed Criminal Trial Attorney Certification from the New Jersey Supreme Court, a distinction earned by only a select few in the state. He further contributes to the legal landscape as a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Criminal Practice Committee, where he represents the private bar on matters of
statewide importance.
At Bruno and Ferraro, Ken serves as a public defender in East Rutherford and North Arlington municipal courts. He also represents police officers and public officials facing disciplinary actions, adding a layer of nuanced expertise to his portfolio. Ken’s trajectory from seasoned state prosecutor to criminal-defense stalwart ensures clients benefit from his unmatched familiarity with New Jersey courts—both municipal and superior—as well as federal proceedings.
Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Seton Hall University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Drew University
Admissions & Professional Certifications
- Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court
- Member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice, representing the private bar on matters of statewide importance.
