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 21 - 25 of 61 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mel | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

New lease on life after DUI and possession of CDS.

I was pulled over for a routine speeding violation which grimly snowballed into a DUI with possession of CDS in the vehicle. After burning my only conditional discharge to avoid a prior criminal charge for marijuana possession and facing DUI in a town that specializes in catching drunken drivers I f...elt incredible angst, self-loathing, and desperation. Looking at the 9 tickets from the incident, I could see my dreams of becoming a professional degree holder, 7 years of schooling and $ 100,000 invested were spiraling down the drain. Certainly, I sifted through the waves of legal counsel with Mr. Stomel being the first I made contact with. He was extremely welcoming to my 9 AM phone call on a Saturday. Mr. Stomel took a significant amount of time discussing my situation. He offered sound advice, but moreover, he offered me peace of mind that I might actually resolve the matter. I continued to contact lawyers gaining more and more information about how screwed I really was. Eventually, I came back to Elliot for office consultation with more uncertainty. He never made any lofty promises. He acknowledged my main goal of avoiding the criminal charges for possession while never downplaying the severity of my DUI. He provided a list of detailed scenarios as to avoid any unforeseen twist and turns. After weeks of feeling the pressure of my world collapsing, I felt renewed after retaining Mr. Stomel's services. I can wholeheartedly say Mr. Stomel was the tops when it came to professionalism, patience, and pragmatism. The outcome was highly favorable and I look forward to working hard on my path to a professional degree. Elliot Stomel's services are recommended to the utmost degree for criminal and DUI matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and equally a gentleman. Do not hesitate to obtain his services if you find your world coming down on you.

Posted by Andrew | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

November 2016

Elliot S Stomel is someone that you want on your side if your in need of legal representation. His knowledge, experience, work ethic and professionalism are everything that you can expect or want from an attorney and then some! Upfront, honest and reliable , I can not think of a single negative thin...g to say about Elliot Stomel. Without elliots help the charges against me would have stuck. If your in new Jersey and looking for an attorney, look no further. 10 out of 10, 5 stars, 2 thumbs up! I'm so glad that I hired Elliot, and I'm sure that you will be to.

Posted by Cassie | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

An easy choice

I understand the importance of reviews as they are what made it an easy decision to go with Mr. Stomel. I've had nothing but professional, prompt, and informative encounters with him. Legal issues can be terrifying, but Elliot knows his trade, he knows the system, and he knows how to get results. Imp...ressive doesn't even begin to describe how effective he is. I was charged with DWI and despite it being my first offense, my breathalyzer results were twice the legal limit. Mr. Stomel reviewed the police reports and found loopholes which resulted in the breathalyzer readings being thrown out. This allowed me to walk away with the best possible scenario. On a personal note, Elliot Stomel did a wonderful job of helping me stay calm and collected during this process. He's a true professional and understands how stressful these situations can be for those of us with very little legal experience. He put my mind at ease by accordingly preparing me for court and staying by my side up until I paid my fines. I can't recommend him enough. Just go for his free consultation and you'll understand why he is so successful.

Posted by Ryan | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Execellent

Earlier in the year I received a DUI and underage and couple other tickets. I wasn't entirely drunk I blew under the legal limit but unfortunately the legal limit law didn't apply to me since I was under age. I knew instantly I needed a lawyer. I found elliot on avvo and hired him to be my law...yer due to his reputable reviews and experience. It was a very smart choice I made. Elliot walked me through the process and answered every question I had and was very knowledgeable on the law. He was always available for call and if you missed out on a call with him he would always return it and not someone else. He also never schedules multiple cases in one day because he feels when he is in court, he is in court with you, representing YOU only, nobody else and no other clients which is a great practice. The day of court we knew we were going to face a very tough judge ( I faced this judge before ). A judge who doesn't accept apologies, and if you say the wrong thing to him or aren't careful with your words he WILL rip you open. One great thing elliot did was he showed up really early before court just to talk to the prosecutor and sit down. This man sat with the prosecutor and talked through my case with him, over an hour and thirty minutes before court. If that doesn't show dedication and how much Elliot cares then who knows? In the end majority of my charges were dropped and the goal to reduce the final charge which I was pleading guilty for and I WAS going to get the maximum penalty for because the judge was just that difficult, we were able to hit a slightly more reduced charge which was a lot better than the maximum penalty. As elliot said, "It was a homerun." And I can 100% agree with that.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

VERY PLEASED with my experiences with Elliot Stomel!

I had Elliot Stomel as my Lawyer for a very unusual case. I was very unsure of which Lawyer I should go to so I began searching and found Elliot, I began reading reviews of all the great things he has done and all of the experience he has had in court rooms for many many years. So I gave him a call, ...explained my situation, and before I could even finish the story with details he had already looked up my charge and began to plan the solution for it. He explained everything VERY THOROUGHLY and helped me understand exactly what everything meant. It really showed in him how great of a Lawyer he really is and his experience with working over the years with many many clients. The difference I have had with Elliot over other Lawyers is Elliot actually cares about you and your case. He is always available to answer questions, when the court case is scheduled he will contact you before the date, and then again on the date of, you will meet him there, and from the time you walk into court room until the time you leave that court house and walk into the parking lot to leave, Elliot Stomel will literally be by your side the whole time. He has been studying Law for so many years, hes been a Prosecutor for many years as well, hes been around a long time and knows his stuff, and on top of that knows a lot of people. He went through the entire case is such a professional manner it was almost funny to sit there with him before the judge came in, and just look at all the other people in the court room who there lawyers didn't sit with them, or talk with them before hand, some of the people didn't even know who there Lawyer was yet, they never even met in person or anything. I was very comfortable and confident going into my court case with Elliot, he did an amazing job handling my situation and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. 5/5 stars I would recommend him for any cases that you have at all. Thank you again Mr. Elliot S Stomel!

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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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Charles Resnick

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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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