Elliot S Stomel

Elliot S Stomel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 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 48 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 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 11 - 15 of 168 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Eric Blanck | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best decision EVER !!!!

A close lawyer friend of mine referred Elliot Stomel to me immediately after telling him I recieved several traffic tickets awhile ago and never paid them. I completely forgot about it for over a year, even missing my court appearance. His first words were contact Elliot Stomel ! He is hands down the... BEST in the business and he's the person to help me out with my current situation. I was worried about getting points, large fines, as well as losing my license. Being currently on unemployment, going to food shelters for meals, and recently getting custody of my 4 year old daughter, money has been more then tight. Also my big concern was I might not be able to afford the BEST out there, and that scared me. I didn't want to waste his time or mine, but I still reached out because my friend recommended him. I then called Elliot and left him a detailed voicemail and shortly received a text from him letting me know he's finishing up with a client and will call me as soon as he's finished. Less then an hour later he actually called. After speaking with him briefly, he told me what I need to bring with and we set up a time and date for me to come meet him in Cherry Hill. Conveniently located on route 70 in Cherry Hill, it was easy to get too. Elliot was genuine and friendly and his office felt warm and inviting, which made me feel comfortable. We sat and talked for awhile. I didn't feel like I was speaking to a lawyer, but more like a friend who wanted to know about me. I told him the long and short about myself and he did as well. I explained my financial issues and to my surprise he was able to work with me. It was such a relief. When we got down to business he was courteous but very direct. He explained his game plan step by step which was easy for me to follow. He told me what documents I needed for me to get as well as a time frame to do so by. Things I would never have known to get. Nothing was sugar coated from the beginning and I was greatful for his honesty and transparency. He broke down a timeline how things would play out and told me to reach out anytime if ever I had questions. He made it clear he would stay in contact with me throughout my case, and he sure did. He said I would not feel alone or abandoned and I didn't. We texted, called, and emailed each other multiple times. He made sure he had everything he asked for by the times he set. We spoke days before as well as the day of my court appearance. That helped calm my nerves. He told me what to wear, as well as how to address the judge when he's speaking directly to me. In the end Elliot's game plan for our case turned out better then even he predicted. Not only did I not lose my license, but I received ZERO points. Had charges dropped and my total fees were less than the amount he quoted me in the beginning. Elliot lived up to every word my friend said about him and more. He reached out to me days afterwards to just to see how I was doing. He even went over again in detail exactly what to expect in the mail and what to do moving forward. I'm lucky my friend was a lawyer. I'm greatful he recommended Elliot to me. If I get another ticket in the future, my first call will be to Elliot Stomel. At least I'll know I have the BEST lawyer on my side. You will too if you contact Elliot Stomel !

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Effective- Knowledgeable- Returns Calls

I was Charged with a DUI and 5 other offenses this past December & looking at significant fines & loss of driving privileges. Elliot's legal expertise made it possible to save my driver's license and minimized the fines. He is damned good.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Dedicated Representation and Meticulous Review of Evidence

In September, I was arrested for DWI in Evesham Township. It was the first time in my adult life that I was ever "in trouble" for anything. I am, aside from this mistake, a proud, law-abiding citizen. As a result of this lack of experience with law enforcement, I did not possess any helpful knowledge... in DWI law. I ended up refusing the breathalyzer test, and due to confusing information from the law enforcement officers who arrested me, I did not realize the seriousness of a refusal and the draconian nature of the relevant sentencing guidelines. I called Elliot for a consultation that weekend. He answered the phone immediately and was extremely generous with his time. I was distraught, as this was a first time experience for me, and a less ethical attorney could and would have taken advantage of this to sell me false hopes. Even during the free consultation, Elliot did not do this. He gave me realistic advice and simply sold his services as, "My goal is for you to be glad you hired me when this is over." And I am. The most important characteristic about Elliot is that he cares about his clients and represents them accordingly. He is a compassionate guy and walks you through the entire process. Even if it means stretching out the proceedings with postponements designed to give him more time to review the evidence, after he has received his payments from you no less, he will do whatever is necessary to maximize the quality of his representation. At the end of the day, Elliot managed to have my refusal thrown out of court based on a procedural error on the part of the police. If you know Evesham Township, you know that this is a tall order. This meant saving me arguably thousands of dollars and several extra months of having the IID "breathalyzer" in my vehicle. He managed to accomplish this because he cared enough about my case to meticulously review hours of body and dash camera footage of my arrest to find roughly 30 seconds of footage including a procedural error that led to me being confused about my options and their ensuing consequences. To finish this long review, I am GLAD I hired Elliot. I was convinced throughout the entire process that this guy cared about my case and would do everything in his power to mitigate the damage caused by my careless mistake that September night. The results speak for themselves. The many positive reviews on this site are consistent with my personal experience. Thank you, Elliot. Lastly, if you hire him, follow all of his advice. He has upwards of 40 years of experience in this area of law. Do what he says and it will pay off.

Posted by Dinesh | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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

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!

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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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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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