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Peter M O'Mara

Criminal defense Attorney at Shrewsbury, NJ

5.0   3 reviews

also known as The O'Mara Law Firm

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  • Licensed for 30 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1993
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Peter

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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.

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The O'Mara Law Firm
600 Broad Street
Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702

Reviews

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Posted by Keith | May 2, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 juries (not just showing up for jury duty), I believe I have a fair idea of what effective representation involves. Peter O'Mara is unflinchingly direct, capable and tenacious in representing his clients. His office staff regularly follows up so there is no miscommunication despite a heavy office workload - thank you, Jane! Good lawyers deserve to be acknowledged. Often, we can only find rabbits when lions are needed. Peter O'Mara is a lion.
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office
  • 1992 - 1993
  • Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
  • 1991 - 1992
  • Staten Island District Attorney's Office
  • 1988 - 1989

Education

  • Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1992
  • Villanova University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989

Legal Cases

  • State of New Jersey v. Michael Duffy
  • Client found NOT GUILTY of BOTH DWI and REFUSAL at trial

Associations

  • Litigation Counsel of America
  • Fellow
  • 2007 - Present
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National College for D.U.I. Defense
  • Founding Member
  • N/A
  • New Jersey State Bar Association-Criminal Law Section
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Inns of Court Foundation
  • Member
  • N/A
  • New Jersey Supreme Court District IX Ethics Committee
  • Member
  • 2006 - 2009
  • Monmouth Bar Association
  • Board of Trustees
  • 2000 - 2003
  • Monmouth Bar Association
  • Board of Trustees
  • 1996 - 1998
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • New Jersey Monthly Magazine
  • 2015
  • 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
  • 100 Top Trial Attorneys
  • National Association of Trial Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • New Jersey Monthly Magazine
  • 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
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Speaking Engagements

  • Lorman Education Services
  • Defending DWI Cases in New Jersey
  • 2005
  • New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Defending Alcotest 7110 DWI Cases
  • 2005
  • New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar
  • Junk Science-Challenging the use of Breathalyzer and Blood Tests at Trial
  • 2001
  • New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Junk Science and Handling Expert Testimony in Criminal Cases
  • 2000
  • Lorman Education Services
  • Strategies in Handling New Jersey DWl Cases
  • 1999
  • Defending DWI Cases in New Jersey
  • DWI Defense
  • 1997
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Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (3)
Endorse Peter
DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"When I was a municipal prosecutor I worked on numerous matters with Mr. O'Mara. Mr. O'Mara is an elite DWI attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Pete is hands down one of the best DWI attorneys in the state."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Shrewsbury Criminal defense Lawyer Peter M O'Mara
Peter M O'Mara
Criminal defense Attorney
Shrewsbury, NJ
Licensed for 30 years
Virtual consultation available