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Travis J Tormey
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Biography
I'm a criminal defense and drunk driving (DWI) attorney in New Jersey. I'm available anytime for a free consultation at.
Award winning DWI/Criminal Defense attorney. Successfully handled thousands of criminal cases.
AVVO clients choice award for 5 straight years; Award top 10 Criminal Lawyer in New Jersey by AJI
Dedicated DWI defense lawyer who is certified on the Alcotest breath testing machine in New Jersey.
Handled thousands of domestic violence cases for many years dedicated only to criminal defense
Handled juvenile cases for years throughout New Jersey dedicated only to criminal defense
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
30%
Criminal Defense
20%
Domestic Violence
10%
Expungement
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2023 2022
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9
2013
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
The Tormey Law Firm, LLC
(201) 556-1572
Fax
254 State Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Online Presence
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Travis J Tormey's Reviews
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Case Results (107)
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Recommendation (59)
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Responsiveness (35)
Practice Area Knowledge (33)
Communication Style (26)
General Knowledge (26)
Character & Conduct (23)
Staff & Support (23)
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Strong Local Representation for Out‑of‑State Clients
We needed a New Jersey attorney for a matter in Hoboken, and since we live out of state, we did not have any local referrals. We found Travis Tormey through online research, including Avvo and his website, and were impressed by his experience and the information he shared. From the start, Travis w...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Top Notch Service
Travis and his team were exceptional in getting my expungement completed. This is a different level of service that they provide, look no further.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Aggravated assault
Travis handled an aggravated assault case for my son in Morris county and kept him out of jail and his record clean. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. He is an exceptional lawyer.
Posted by Michael | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Expungement Case
The Tormey firm did an expungement for me and cleaned my record. Him and his team are very responsive and easy to work with. They were always accessable whenever I had questions or concerns. I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
Long story short, I found myself in a very bad situation in Paramus NJ facing multiple felonies, jail time, and fines. Looking for an attorney I searched for a lawyer near me online. During my free consultations with other law firms i constantly felt the focus was on the retainer and not the law nor...
Travis J Tormey's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Having known and worked with Attorney Tormey for over a decade, I recommend him without hesitation to any client facing criminal charges in New Jersey."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"When I needed to make a referral to a criminal attorney in NJ, Mr. Tormey responded promptly and put my client's family at ease. I will continue to send clients to him when I need counsel in NJ."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tormey is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
"I endorse Travis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Travis is a very skilled attorney. He takes special attention to each file and communicates with the client regularly. His attention to detail and his legal acumen especially in the area of DWI defense and criminal defense is remarkable. If you have been charged with a DWI in NJ this is the guy to go to."
"Travis Tormey and I have worked together on many criminal defense and DWI cases over the years. I send a lot of my north jersey cases to his firm and his representation of clients is top notch. I highly recommend him."
"I have not only had the luxury of being a co-worker of Mr. Tormey's but we have also handled several co-defendant matters together as well. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge in the criminal defense field and he is notorious for zealously fighting for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He did a great job in representing my son."
"I endorse this lawyer. Travis is a tenacious and knowledge attorney who takes no prisoners. He will fight to insure that you get the best results possible."
"Travis is an excellent attorney who really knows the law and cares for his clients. Travis knows exactly how to win a case during trial and his techniques are well admired throughout the legal community. I endorse Travis to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney who wants to win their matter."
"I have known Travis since law school. He is a smart, capable and caring attorney. I fully endorse him."
"I've been familiar Travis's excellent reputation throughout New Jersey since I first opened our New Brunswick office, so I was happy to finally get a chance to work with him. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable about criminal & DUI defense, I've found that Travis is resourceful, reliable, and responsive, which are critical to client service."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 10 Criminal Lawyer in New Jersey, American Jurist Institute
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Alcotest 7110 Certification, Draeger Safety
2007
Cum Laude, Seton Hall University School of Law
2004
Summa Cum Laude, Rutgers University
2001
First year award for academic excellence, Rutgers University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founding Partner, The Tormey Firm
2010 - 2012
Associate, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall
2008 - 2010
Associate, pinilis halpern
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association
New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Criminal Defense Lawyers Club
Sample of Legal Cases
Third Degree Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed in Passaic County NJ
Dismissed
Fort Lee NJ First Offense DWI Dismissed
DWI Dismissed
PTI Admission for Endangering Welfare of Child in Middlesex County
PTI admissed
Parsippany NJ First Offense DWI Dismissed
Dismissed
First offense DWI dismissed in Rockaway NJ
Charges dismissed
Lodi NJ DWI Charges Dismissed
Dismissal
Rutherford NJ 2nd offense DWI case dismissed
DWI dismissed
Franklin Lakes NJ Third Offense DWI
Reckless driving
Union County Restraining Order Dismissed
Case dismissed
Simple Assualt Charges Dismissed After Trial
Charges dismissed
Palisades Interstate Park BB Gun and Weed Charges Dismissed
Case dismissed
Montvale NJ Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Bridgewater Shoplifting Charges Dropped
Case dismissed
Education
N/A
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
CBS Radio
Domestic Violence in New Jersey
2013
New Jersey State Bar Association
Advertising and Attorney Ethics in New Jersey
2012
Appellate Competition
Appeals in Criminal Law
Publications
2013
Thomson West publication
Alcotest Machines Approved for Use in New Jersey
2013
Thomson West publication
Proposed New Jersey DUI law may expand ignition interlock requirements
2013
Thomson West publication
US lawmakers consider relaxed marijuana restrictions
2013
Thomson West publication
DWI Charges in New Jersey
2012
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Bergen County Criminal Lawyer
Criminal and DWI Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Travis earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Have to plea guilty to get in pti on adv.Can I still purchase a gun when I’m done with pti
10 Jul 2024
Q&A
Do I have to disclose a misdemeanor as "convicted of crime" on job application?
26 Jan 2015
Q&A
If I was to use a fake ID to get into an over 21 only event, and I am under 21, what charges would be brought against me?
18 Nov 2014