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Peter M O'Mara
also known as The O'Mara Law Firm
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About Peter
Biography
Mr. O'Mara puts more three decades of experience to work on behalf of our firm's clients. Mr. O'Mara understands how the other side thinks, the approaches taken by prosecutors and the strategies available to counteract those approaches. He has spent decades successfully defending thousands of clients just like you.
Mr. O'Mara's successes in and out of the courtroom have earned him the respect of his peers in the legal profession. They have selected him for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers publication every year since 2005. Only 5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey earn this prestigious recognition. Further, he has been awarded the "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys while also enjoying a 10.0 rating from AVVO.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
50%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
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Peter M O'Mara's Reviews
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Posted by Keith | May 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superior representation...
I'm happy to provide an unsolicited, very positive review of the O'Mara Law Firm and, specifically, Peter O'Mara in the hope that others would feel confident in selecting top-notch representation. Having engaged other attorneys in the past for particular areas of expertise and having served on ju...
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Peter is your best defense
Peter took my phone call on a holiday. He treats you with respect and dignity through difficult times. He has extreme knowledge of all the current laws and loopholes. If you run into DUI trouble, Peter O'Mara is the best lawyer to help you.
Posted by Ernest | October 18, 2011
Exceptional Law Firm.
Extraordinarily professional. Exceptionally knowledgeble, trustworthy and most importantly successful results for me. His up front estimate of cost was also spot on. Hiring Mr O'Mara is an absolute must when in need of an attorney.
Peter M O'Mara's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"When I was a municipal prosecutor I worked on numerous matters with Mr. O'Mara. Mr. O'Mara is an elite DWI attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I handled cases with Pete while I was an Assistant Prosecutor, and his ability to argue on behalf of his clients was always impressive."
"Pete is hands down one of the best DWI attorneys in the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is the go-to-guy for criminal defense and DWI/DUI. He's aggressive at trial, knowledgeable in the law, and fights relentlessly in defense of his client's rights."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2014
100 Top Trial Attorneys, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2014
10 Best DWI attorneys - client satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Trial Attorney, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2013
100 Top Trial Attorneys, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2012
100 Top Trial Attorneys, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
1992 - 1993
, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office
1991 - 1992
, Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
1988 - 1989
, Staten Island District Attorney's Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
National College for D.U.I. Defense
Founding Member
New Jersey State Bar Association-Criminal Law Section
Member
American Inns of Court Foundation
Member
2006 - 2009
New Jersey Supreme Court District IX Ethics CommitteeMember
2000 - 2003
Monmouth Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
1996 - 1998
Monmouth Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
Sample of Legal Cases
State of New Jersey v. Michael Duffy
Client found NOT GUILTY of BOTH DWI and REFUSAL at trial
Education
1992
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Villanova University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Defending Alcotest 7110 DWI Cases
2005
Lorman Education Services
Defending DWI Cases in New Jersey
2001
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar
Junk Science-Challenging the use of Breathalyzer and Blood Tests at Trial
2000
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Junk Science and Handling Expert Testimony in Criminal Cases
1999
Lorman Education Services
Strategies in Handling New Jersey DWl Cases
1997
Defending DWI Cases in New Jersey
DWI Defense
Languages
Spanish