Elliot S Stomel

Elliot S Stomel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Cherry Hill, NJ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

426 Barby Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ

About Elliot

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

48 years | 4,000 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

Practice includes both indictable and non-indictable offenses, as well as expungements of past criminal records.

48 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Includes Driving While Suspended/Revoked violations

48 years | 2,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 47 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 47 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1978

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Elliot S. Stomel, P.C

426 Barby Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003

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Elliot S Stomel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

229 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 61 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dinesh | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very reliable and very professional

I would like a take a moment to thank Elliot on behalf of my family for taking up our case and having it resolved as thought nothing had really happened. Elliot was very kind enough to explain the consequence very clearly and the next step he would take to get us out of the issue we faced. Elliot wa...s easily reachable and quick in responding back with any queries. Elliot was very upfront with all the discussion. I would definitely recommend Elliot to any one who needs legal support and guidance.

Posted by Eddel | August 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Professional Services.

Overall it was a great experience even during this pandemic. My court hearings were postponed multiple times and the whole ordeal lasted 6 months due to the pandemic for a traffic violation that happened back in February. There was nothing that could be done but to just be patient and wait it out. ...Elliot always kept me in the loop in what was going on "behind the scenes" and kept me informed of any new information that he came across. Very professional, knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. He will do whatever it takes to get you the best results for your particular case and always before going any further in the case, he will always ask for your permission so you will never feel pressured or obligated to do anything you don't want to do. At the end of the day, I am glad I was patient and waited it out with Elliot because I did get the result that I wanted. Due to the pandemic, all our interactions happened over the phone and have not met him personally. I would definitely hire Elliot again if the need arises. Thank you Elliot!

Posted by RF and MC | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

Great on all levels - a godsend

We hired Elliot for a difficult case. It's obvious that not only does Elliot Stomel know the law inside and out, but he is a family man who really cares about people and as a parent himself knows how to talk to parents. Elliot is extremely dedicated, diligent, reliable and completely knowledgeable o...f both the law itself as well as the local courts which is very important. Elliot calmed our nerves and helped us when our daughter had trouble at college. Elliot is a godsend. I highly recommend him. He helped us through a very tough experience and challenging case because we knew we were in great hands.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thorough, compassionate and professional

Mr. Stomel was a great help and comfort to me during my process. He was very thorough not only in the details of the case, but in educating me in the general processes of the court and similar cases, as well as pointing out things to be generally aware of in the defense community. Mr. Stomel was pres...ent with me for the entire court proceeding, and the outcome was the best possible, given my circumstances. He also brought compassion and humor, when appropriate; to a very stressful situation. I would highly recommend his services.

Posted by Tim | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Handles every case with deep interest, unmatched knowledge, and personal care

I never doubt who to call first when legal troubles spring up in my life. I've had the pleasure of having Mr. Stomel represent me several times on extremely tough cases. I've never seen him become rattled at any of the VERY complicated cases I throw at him. Several times I was facing anything fro...m 30 days to 6 months in jail, along with other heavy penalties. After giving these cases to Mr Stomel, I've never served a single minute of incarceration. The most recent case I was facing a 3rd DUI, which incurs 10 years loss of license and 180 days in jail, along with heavy fines, surcharges, interlock device, IDRC, and at least a month of community service. The prosecution had the video tape, the labs, and everything else that made this case a surefire win for the state. What's worse, is with a different layer, I lost a trial to this exact same prosecutor, in the same court, for the exact same charge, several years prior... Needless to say, this time, this case dragged on for 1 year and 2 months before finally reaching a resolution. During this time, Mr. Stomel stuck with me and never asked for anything more beyond the original retainer fee. He even had to have surgery, and sit out the match for a few, but still kept in touch with me and the court, contacting me frequently in regards to my case and my well-being; amazing. While he was out on surgery, he thoughtfully hand picked an awesome Lawyer to pinch hit; one that he knows who would handle my case with much alacrity as he would. And Mr. Stomel kept in close contact with us both, as well as the court throughout that time. It was awesome because now I actually had TWO experienced lawyers simultaneously putting their minds together to work on my case. However, The case took long to resolve because the prosecutor wouldn't bend and inch on any sort of plea....but Mr. Stomel is extremely knowledgeable with every single nuance of the law and pursued every avenue possible to make it as difficult as possible for the state to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt, even with the evidence the state was so confident in; so confident the stated eagerly pushed for a trial. Due to the staunch defense Mr. Stomel prepared, by the time the blinking match was over in the court, on the trial day, instead of moving forward with the trial, the state caved in and agreed to simply give a few months license suspension, a very small fine of a few hundred dollars, and 30 days of community service, which I easily completed in a month...it was like eating breakfast. No 6 months in jail, no 10 year suspension, no $4500 in surcharges, no interlock, no several days upstate in IDRC, no more anxiety. I couldn't have been more satisfied with the outcome. It was borderline miraculous, considering what I was up against. I have had many legal situations and I've experienced many different attorneys. And with full confidence, I can say, Mr Stomel will work until exhaustion to get you the absolute best possible outcome, and he will not sleep until he knows he has reached a resolution you are satisfied with. He knows this stuff and has an extensive network within the legal community whose experience he utilizes to his advantage, all to benefit his clients and get them the best possible outcome. Second to none.

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Elliot S Stomel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Gleaner

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Resnick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Elliot for more than 30 years and am in the same building with him. We speak often. I do not know a finer man or a better attorney. He obtains outstanding results for his clients all the time with total character, class and integrity. I am very comfortable making referrals to him. I know no one would work harder or do a better job for my clients than him. His success speaks for itself. His reputation in this industry is unparalled. I give him my highest recommendation. Charles G. Resnick, Esq."

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William Moore

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to DUI Defense, Elliot is the lawyer to talk to."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Ballerini

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He has years of experience with municipal court. Trust him with your case."

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Bruce Matez

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Elliot throughout my entire practice. He is knowledgeable, competent, skilled at negotiation and trying cases, and has significant experience. I highly recommend him for all municipal court matters."

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Lee Perlman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Stomel is well known and experienced in his area of concentration. Mr. Stomel gives his clients the attention that their cases deserve carefully. I highly recommend his services and his work product."

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Gary Borger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowing Elliot as a fellow attorney for over 30 years, I can strongly endorse him as a highly competent, knowledgeable, capable, and practical municipal court attorney. He takes great pride in the ethics of the practice of law and, accordingly, has a strong reputation and credibility in the legal community (before judges and among his fellow attorneys). That reputation for honest reputation of his clients is one of the strengths he brings to his cases to his clients' benefit. I strongly recommend Elliot for any municipal court matter."

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Donald Cobb

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.. I am familiar with Mr. Stomel from his many insightful and intelligent answers to questions posted on Avvo. Always willing to help out and give good concise answers. In the end, you may need to hire an attorney to get to the outcome you seek, but at least here you can get a good start with his informative answers, blogs, and legal guides."

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Richard Flaster

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Although there would seem a bias, since Elliot Stomel is my brother-in-law, but this endorsement is based on objective factors and not our family relationship. Elliot is an experienced and highly competent lawyer in this field (ie., former Town Prosecutor and Public Defender) , and my law firm has referred countless cases to him that have produced very successful results."

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William Moore

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Bruce Matez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Top Contributor, Avvo

2011

Top Attorneys (DWI), South Jersey Magazine

2010

Top Attorneys (Criminal law), South Jersey Magazine

Work Experience

1990 - Present

President, Elliot S. Stomel, P.C.

1982 - 2000

Municipal Public Defender, Camden City

1981 - 1999

Municipal Prosecutor, Cherry Hill Township

1978 - 1990

Partner, Sandone & Stomel

Associations

2012 - Present

Merchantville/Cherry Hill Consolidation Commission

Commissioner

1978 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

1978 - Present

Camden County Bar Association

2006 - 2012

Cherry Hill Library

Board of Trustees

1990 - 1999

New Jersey Municipal Prosecutors Association

Treasurer

1990 - 1999

Camden County Municipal Prosecutors Association

President

1983 - 1984

New Jersey State Bar Association

Executive Committee

Education

1977

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

Juris Doctor

1973

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Camden County Bar Association

Skills and Methods

2013

Camden County Bar Association

Advanced Municipal Court Practice

2013

Camden County Bar Association

Skills and Methods

2012

New Jersey ICLE

Advanced Municipal Court Practice

2012

Camden County Bar Association

Skills and Methods

2011

Rutgers University

Law and Society

2011

New Jersey ICLE

Advanced Municipal Court Practice

2011

Camden County Bar Association

Skills and Methods

2010

St. Joseph's University

Criminology

2010

St. Joseph's University

Law and Society

2010

Rutgers University

Law and Society

2009

Rutgers University Law School

Wrongful Termination

2009

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2008

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2007

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2006

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2005

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2004

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2003

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2002

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2001

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

2000

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1999

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1998

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1997

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1996

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1995

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal court Practice

1994

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1993

New Jersey ICLE

Municipal Court Practice

1992

New Jersey ICLE

Muncipal Court Practice

Languages

English

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