Elliot S Stomel

I made a terrible decision one night, and as a result of my actions. I got in an accident with two friends in the car and as result got charged with dwi and 6 other traffic violations and two fourth degree assault by autos. I have bit of a record and have had an underage drinking and driving + refu...sal also. Court was very drawn out and very difficult for me but Elliot was there to answer any and every question I had along the way to help me ease my worries. Finally at my first court hearing I was offered probation and to be convicted of the felonies. Needless to say I was very concerned with being under state supervision and being convicted. I was previously offered pti in my case but because I had a previous conditional discharge I wasn't able to get one. I came to grip that i would just be on probation and at least facing a year of license lost. During my last court date only my second appearance Elliot showed his true colors and how much of a warrior he could be in the court room. I still don't know how he did it but he was able to talk the prosecutor into dropping my charge to simple assault and getting all other tickets thrown out besides the dwi. And this prosecutor even had to ask his supervisor if he had permission to do so. At this point i was very nervous. At first the court was going to charge me as a second offender because of my history but Elliot did some quick thinking did a little research, and even called a buddy of his who was a judge to confirm I should only be charged as a first offender. As we took the stands the judge and prosecutor didn't believe I should be charged as a first offender in which Elliot stated two different cases in reference as to why it was unlawful for me to be charged as a second offender, the judge then asked us to stand down while they figured it out. A few minutes later the judge called us back and she, and the prosecutor seemed to be embarrassed to say that Elliot was right in this scenario. The judgement that was then handed down to me was the minimum amount of fines for simple assault which was only court cost and fees totaling 158 I believe and than with the dwi I was issued a 7 month suspension, 7 month interlock with the minimum fines all together my fines came to 860 dollars if I can remember correctly which I prepared to be paid in full and out of the way. I am still in shock of how much Elliot came through in the clutch for me in the last moments. Words cannot describe the stress I have been under for the last year and some change. I started out thinking I would get 18 months in prison over 20000 dollars in fines at least two years loss of license and even after our first court date I was content with getting probation as I just didn't want to go to jail by any means. The results exceeded my expectations and I can confidently say that all the 10/10 reviews for Elliot are truthful and he is indeed an exceptional lawyer. He is truly a life saver and worth every penny spent. Even in a court that he wasn't as familiar with as other courts he goes to he still went above and beyond for me. As I sit here today still in shock I am extremely glad I won't be labeled a violent felon for the rest of my life and in 7 months time I will have my license back and be back on the road and can put all of this in my past where it belongs. Thank you so much Elliot for your services I will be recommending anyone who asks for you . 10/10 great lawyer great results and genuinely cares for his clients and their cases.

Elliot Stomel is the best lawyer i have had the pleasure of hiring. Super knowledgeable and down to earth. Most importantly, realistic. Having worked on both sides of the judicial coin, serving as a prosecutor for over 15 years Mr. Stomel is a wealth of knowlege combined with a lifetime of experience... puts you in the hands of one of the best, criminal defense lawyers in the South Jersey area.

Mr. Stomel generously consented to represent my boyfriend and I in a companion case after hearing the worry and concern in our voices. We had spoken to other lawyers but he actually called us back after we talked and said we could not afford his services and tried to help us out. We were concerned we... would not be able to afford him but Mr. Stomel set us up with a payment schedule that accommodated us, fulfilled the price of his services and he was well worth our money. If we had gone into court unrepresented, I believe without a doubt that we would have had our lives considerably set back from a mandatory 2 yr license suspension if I was found guilty and probation or possible jail time for my boyfriend. Throughout the entire process from first meeting to the court date itself, Mr. Stomel was by our side and explaining every aspect of the case and what we could expect. He was available through email, text and phone. He is extremely knowledgeable about the laws, why they are in place and what other options are out there. He is familiar with the court systems and has a close relationship with many of the judges and prosecutors from having practiced for many years. His professional abilities and range of knowledge alone was a great comfort. I never felt like I did not have a chance and the hope and comfortability that Mr. Stomel provided was simply amazing. We were nervous from day one and he was able to ease our nerves by being honest and straightforward. He was caring, friendly and honest, not qualities generally associated with a lawyer. He was not satisfied unless we were happy and he felt like our case was handled in the best possible manner. He let us know what the best and worst case scenario was and made sure that not having a criminal record was our highest priority, as young adults who had just graduated college. He arrived prior to our day in court and told us the outcome before we had to stand in front of a judge to ease the suspense. He sat with us in court and remained by our side until all fees were paid, we even walked out together. His attention to detail and our needs surpassed my expectations and we did not feel like our case was one of many but had his full attention. If you are wondering if all the reviews are trust worthy. They are. We chose Mr. Stomel from the reviews and are happy to report that our case resulted in the best possible outcome. I did not lose my license when I thought I would and my boyfriend did not have to go on probation. Every situation is different but you can be assured that Mr. Stomel will give your case his best shot and will always be honest with what you can expect, good or bad so that you know what is going on. He told us that after the court hearing we would say "That was it?" because we built it up in our head with our nerves. He knew what he was doing and we did actually say "That was it?" I cannot express how wonderful his services truly were. Thank You Mr. Stomel.

Elliot was recommended to me by a friend who was in a similar situation. I had several charges including a DUI pending in multiple jurisdictions. I knew there was no way I could fight this alone. I was extremely nervous but the moment we sat with Elliot, we knew we were in good hands. The man not on...ly knows his stuff but more importantly has personal relationships with many of the key players in the court system since he was a prosecutor himself for many years. What especially made me feel at ease come court dates, was that I was his only client while other attorneys had multiple clients in the same court room. Needless to say that is a choice Elliot makes for his clients. So to summarize, if you are in a situation where you need to hire a lawyer, Elliot should be your first call.