Katherine Constantine Blinn, Esquire
Katherine Constantine Blinn is a driven, passionate, and persuasive criminal defense attorney dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for each of her clients. Before joining Rosenberg | Perry & Associates in November 2023, she spent more than seven years practicing felony criminal defense in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Gloucester County, including as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender representing thousands of individuals accused of felony offenses such as aggravated assault, firearms offenses, drug possession and distribution, robbery, and homicide. After law school she completed a yearlong clerkship in the Burlington County Superior Court, clerking for the Hon. Susan Claypoole (ret.) in the Criminal Division and the Hon. Guy Ryan in the Family Division, experience she now brings to restraining order litigation. Katherine has pursued advanced training in forensic science defense and has been invited to teach on defending cases involving ShotSpotter and toxicology evidence. In 2023 she was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District IV Ethics Committee (Camden and Gloucester Counties). At the firm she works in the Superior Court and Felony Department alongside Robert M. Perry and M. Ed Rivas.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense (Superior Court / indictable felony matters)
- Violent Crimes, including Aggravated Assault, Robbery and Homicide
- Weapons & Firearms Offenses
- Drug Possession & Distribution
- Temporary & Final Restraining Orders (TRO/FRO) / Domestic Violence
- Victim’s Assistance and Survivor Protection Act (VASPA) Restraining Orders and Victim Representation
- Cases involving forensic evidence (ShotSpotter, toxicology / drug-induced death)
Education
- Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, J.D., 2015
- Winthrop University, B.A. in Philosophy, cum laude, 2011
Admissions
- New Jersey, 2015 (active)
- Pennsylvania, 2015 (inactive)
- All New Jersey State Courts (2015)
Certifications & Specialized Training
- Bronx Defenders National Trial Attorney Academy
- Cardozo School of Law National Forensic College (defense of forensic science evidence)
Languages
- English
Awards & Honors
- Pro Bono Excellence Award, Drexel University Kline School of Law
Speaking
- Invited instructor on defending cases involving forensic evidence, including ShotSpotter gunshot-detection technology and toxicology evidence in strict-liability drug-induced death cases
Professional Associations
- Gloucester County Bar Association — Chair of the Criminal Practice Committee (2023–present); Trustee (2025–present); President Elect (2026)
- Burlington County Bar Association — Member
- New Jersey Supreme Court District IV Ethics Committee — Attorney Member (2023–present)
- National Forensic College (Cardozo School of Law) — Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), New Jersey Chapter — Member
Community
- VolunteerUp Legal Clinic (Camden, NJ) — Advisory Board Member (2025–present)
- Former pro bono volunteer, Pennsylvania Innocence Project and Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (hundreds of volunteer hours)
- Avid snowboarder; enjoys gardening, hiking, and paddleboarding
Assistant
- Kerry Hickey, Paralegal: Ext 202
Approach & Philosophy
Katherine pairs a keen strategic approach with deep compassion for her clients. She is detail-oriented and deliberate, explains every step and recommendation clearly, and makes sure clients and their families have all of their questions answered. She is candid that there are no guarantees in law, but commits to thorough preparation and relentless advocacy, with a focus on getting each client back to their normal life.
I am incredibly grateful to Katherine Blinn for her representation and support during an extremely stressful legal matter. From the beginning, she was thoughtful, strategic, and deeply committed to helping me navigate a very difficult situation. Katherine worked hard behind the scenes, communicating with prosecutors, and coordinating closely with my family court attorney so that everyone involved was aligned. The time she invested on my behalf made an enormous difference in my life.
Just as importantly, Katherine was present and patient throughout the process. She always took the time to ask if I had questions, and when I did, she never made me feel rushed or dismissed. She is knowledgeable, steady, and compassionate — exactly the kind of attorney you want in your corner. I highly recommend Katherine Blinn to anyone looking for a skilled and caring criminal defense attorney.
Mairead McKendry