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 211 - 215 of 229 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Smart Lawyer

I hired Elliot in 2011 the day we met. My instincts told me, he's the one. Elliot knows his law! NO question! He has good rapport with the community and with people in the legal community and that’s always good. Since he was my first lawyer I ever had to hire and work with I had no Idea what to ...expect. He guided me thoroughly about every step on what pertained to my case. He always kept me informed of my case. His work and letters he sent to the persons concerning my case where always mailed to me on that same day. My outcome was in my favor. He crossed every T and dotted EVERY i. After my case was over we had one more legal matter to clear up. That got done very fast because of his superb knowledge and it was finally all over. Elliot's professional character and knowledge helped me till the end. If I ever know of anyone who needs his service, I will recommend Elliot S. Stomel! Thank you Elliot for all you did for me!

Posted by Paul | December 07, 2011

Outstanding Professionalism and Honesty

Mr. Stomel demonstrated the ultimate in honesty and professionalism throughout his dealings with me. He is extremely knowledgeable of the laws and presents the facts as they are with no false hopes or expectations. When he quoted his fee and expenses they were exactly as presented with no hidden co...sts. He works for his client to achieve the best outcome possible and stays with you through the entire process. No "dog and pony show" from his attorney. Again, he demonstrates pure honesty and professionalism that leaves you feeling nothing but complete satisfaction that you are in good hands.

Posted by Sam | December 06, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Terrible lawyer

I hired Mr. Stomel because of a traffic ticket after reading good reviews in this site. I did not want to plead guilty and wanted him to question the officer in the court. He first told me that the court date is fine and he is available to defend me. He charged me $2000 flat fee and told me that he d...id not have an hourly fee. As soon as I paid him by check, he told me that he has another case that day and he also has a hip surgery that week. He must postpone the case for a while. That was not what I wanted; I thought that was very deceitful. After few hours, I called him the same day and left a message cancelling and also sent him an email in that effect. I did not hear from him so I called him again. He said he did not get my message or the email. Then he told me that he has to charge me but would not tell me how much. Finally I got a letter from him stating that he will charge $900 cancellation fee and only refunded $1100 claiming 3 hours of work at $300 per hour for what I understand is too write a letter to the court representing me. I also did not understand why he charged me $300 per hour as it is very self serving and extremely unreasonable considering the fact that most attorneys only charge $500 for traffic cases.

Elliot Stomel

Replied last August 08, 2011

The statements made by this individual are a gross misrepresentation of the facts. What this person has failed to indicate is that the ticket he was issued was the result of his becoming very argumentative with the arresting police officer. When I met with him in my office he was extremely upset about having been arrested, and insisted that he would settle for no less than a full trial. I explained to him that upon reviewing the facts of his case it appeared as though he would probably be found guilty, and that a full trial would probably be a bad investment of his money. I recommended that I could probably negotiate a better result without a trial, and that I could do so for a much lesser fee. Notwithstanding my advice, he insisted upon taking his case to trial. After I entered my appearance with the Court and invested several hours of my time and energy, he called my office to indicate that he had decided to represent himself in court, and demanded that I return his entire fee. I provided him with an itemized bill for the time I had invested in his case, and returned the balance of his retainer monies. I was also compelled to file a formal application with the Court to withdraw as his counsel (which the Court granted). He is correct that I told him I would need to postpone his case because I had another case scheduled the same day. However, he was pleased at the time (as are most people) that I did not want to divide my time between his case and someone else's on the same day. He was also made aware before retaining my services that his case would need to be postponed three weeks due to my hip surgery. This individual stated that "he would get me" for not refunding all his money, and I suppose this review is his way of doing so.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Drug & Alcohol Offense

Mr. Stomel is a conumnate professional. His knowledge of the law is extensive and his commitment to his clients will exceed your expectations. He kept me extremely well informed, comfortable, and treated me with the utmost respect. His legal experience with drug & alcohol related offenses made it cle...ar that it had to be him who represented me. A truly stand up guy, I can genuinely say Mr. Stomel worked hard to achieve the best possible result in my case.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

EXCELLENT LAWYER!

I recently hired Elliot Stomel to represent me because I got three traffic tickets that I felt I did not deserve. When I first called Mr. Stomel I was surprised when he actually answered his own phone on a Sunday! (I later learned that he always answers his own calls or if unable to do so, calls you... back within minutes.) He scheduled an appointment to meet with me the very next day. When I met with him in his office, he spent almost two hours with me. He carefully listened to the facts of my case and explained the law to me in simple terms that I could understand. He then discussed all of my options and the possible implications of each one. On my hearing date, Mr. Stomel had already met with the Prosecutor and was waiting for me outside the courtroom when I arrived. He made sure that my case was not called until he was satisfied that I understood and approved of everything that was going on. He also took the time to prepare me for what I would need to say to the judge. When we appeared in front of the judge, it was obvious that he was familiar with Mr. Stomel by the way he addressed him with respect. In addition to providing me with excellent representation, Mr. Stomel billed fairly and honestly for his services. I found Mr. Stomel to be extremely professional and thorough from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with him. If you want an experienced honest attorney who genuinely cares about his clients, call Elliot Stomel.

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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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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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