Elliot S Stomel

After being charged with a DUI, I started my lawyer search on Avvo and narrowed my choice down to about 4 or 5 attorneys. Out of all the attorneys I contacted Elliot was the only one I was able to speak with personally, which was a good sign and moved me in his direction right from the start. I... scheduled an appointment and after meeting with him I was very pleased. His fees were well below the quotes I received from the other attorneys and he was upfront and straightforward about what was I was facing and how he intended to handle my case. Further, based on the DUI-related research I had done on my own prior to meeting with him, he was very knowledgeable on the penalties and consequences associated with DUI in New Jersey. But his greatest asset turned out to be the personal relationships he had with the Court personnel in the County where I was being charged. While I do not know the extent of his connections throughout the state of New Jersey, it appears that he has developed many relationships throughout NJ and that he is well-respected by most. Both the Judge and DA knew him well and I could tell there was a positive connection between them. I am sure this played a factor in the outcome I received in my case. My Tier 3 offense essentially became a Tier 1. My BAC (0.15+) was thrown out and I basically received the minimum penalty/fees possible for a DUI in NJ. Throughout the duration of my case, I never spoke or met with anyone but Elliot and he was personally there to meet me in Court both times I had to appear and that in itself is a huge comfort and relief when you hear your name called and you're standing there in front of the Judge. Im quite sure I received the best outcome possible and Elliot made sure to verify that I was certain and confident in the choices I was making throughout the process. Although I have no point of comparison to other DUI lawyers (and I hope I will never have to again), I am completely satisfied with the representation I received from Elliot Stomel and I have no regrets hiring him.

In the aftermath of a series of the worst decisions I've made to date, hiring Elliot was one of precious few things I got right. Charged with DUI, reckless driving, and refusal to submit to a breath test a long way from my usual base of operations, I'd done a rather spectacular job of painting myself... into a corner. Elliot was one of six attorneys with whom I had consultations. He was the most informative of them all, and accurately cited the likely damages. Throughout preparation for my appearance in court he kept me aware of his availability for direct communication and his plans for my defense. All necessary documentation was forwarded by mail in a timely manner. He remained frank, but professional, and reassuring. Through a well planned and expertly executed negotiation with the prosecutor, Elliot was able to arrange dismissal of the DUI and reckless driving charges. A moment's preparation gave me everything I needed for what was ultimately an easy process with the judge. I faced first offender charges for the refusal to submit to a breath test, and was sent on my way. I watched some others have a much rougher go of it in that courtroom, and there's no doubt in my mind that Elliot's experience and knowledge shepherded me through. I'd give a ten-star rating, if I could.

While the experience of being in traffic court as a defendant is never pleasurable, having a knowledgeable, experienced, and personable attorney like Elliot gives one as much comfort as possible. He has the desirable combination of in-depth knowledge of NJ traffic law as well as a great disposition ...to put his clients at ease with any situation that they might find themselves in. Mr. Stomel quickly became invested in my daughter's case as if she were part of his family. At our first meeting, he thoroughly explained every possible scenario and formulated a sensible strategy on how to proceed. We immediately knew that we had made the right choice for representation and that we were in good hands. We were kept informed throughout the process all the way to the end of the case. I cannot thank him enough for expertly and amiably navigating us through the system to the most positive possible outcome. If you are looking for the best attorney to represent you in traffic court, look no further than one Elliot S. Stomel as you too will be in good hands.

Elliot Stomel is an experienced and friendly lawyer who will work hard to help your case. I was facing a serious speeding violation and possible prison time. When I first met Elliot, he did not guarantee any results, but he fully explained all of the possible outcomes. Elliot's thorough knowledge of ...the law was impressive and he told me exactly what to do in court. His services are offered at a flat rate and he will not charge you extra if you need to go back to the courtroom for multiple appearances. In addition, Elliot will never schedule two clients at the same hearing. This means that you will have his full undivided attention during any hearing or trial. Elliot took an exceptional approach when he represented me in court. On the morning of my court date, Elliot contacted me a half hour before the hearing. He was already at the court room and he was meeting with the prosecutor to see if they could arrange a plea bargain. When I arrived at court, he greeted me in the lobby and sat with me in the courtroom. He made a very strong case in front of the judge. The final verdict for my case was wonderful. He was able to take a major violation down to a minor ticket. I could have ended up serving jail time, a lengthy suspension and thousands in fines. None of this happened, thanks to Elliot's intelligent, respectful, and serious attitude. After the hearing, Elliot still provided his help in explaining the next steps to recovering my license. He fully understands the traffic law, because of his 37 years of experience. Do yourself a favor and hire Elliot Stomel to represent your case in court. His consultation is free and he is always willing to talk. He was in touch within minutes whenever I needed to speak with him. There was never a question that he could not answer. Overall, I am delighted that I took Elliot with me to court. His knowledge, support and experience made my entire situation less daunting and more manageable. I recommend Elliot Stomel to anyone who needs a top notch traffic attorney.

I was charged with DUI and Refusal for Breathalyzer in NJ (Hamilton township), possibly facing 1yrs loosing my license and massive fine and classes , after tons of lawyer's research, I decided to go with Elliot, I found Elliot's manner to be great. He was extremely friendly, didn't just talk without ...listening, and he took me seriously. It came across right away that he is smart and very experienced and knowledgeable on DUI and traffic law and how the courts in NJ operate, He always show up in court 15-20min early, and he will ONLY represent you doing your court time unlike other lawyer represent 3,4,5... client at the same court day, He kept me involved and I came away feeling like we were teaming up to take this on rather than handing my case over and hoping for the best. His great manner also extended to the courtroom. He comes across as confident, respected, and experienced and he made me feel less nervous right away. He told me what was going to happen at each court visit and what the likely next step would be. Elliot is very very very easy to reach, he return phone calls very promptly, At the end, my refusal dropped and I got a very minimum fine for my case, I feel like I couldn't do this without Elliot. PS: I'm a PA resident and it happened in NJ, got arrested by the NJ state trooper.