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 47 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 36 - 40 of 105 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best DUI Attorney

I made the mistake of driving while intoxicated. I was issued 3 tickets. Upon searching for a lawyer, Elliot's name came up as a Pro. I read all of his reviews and felt confident that he'd be able to help me with this issue. He definately is a Pro. He was very personable, explained to me thoroughly e...verything that could happened to me. I was facing jail time and a loss of license for 10 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows all the ins and outs of the laws. He got 2 of my 3 tickets dismissed and I got the minimum fines and no jail time. I would highly recommend hiring Elliot if you ever get into any trouble like I did. He also stays with you every step of the way, and only handles your situation and no one else's on the same day when you go to court. You are his main focus during this traumatic time.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A+++ Best, Most Honest Lawyer in NJ

I, like many people made a mistake and was caught with possesion of a CDS in Haddon Heights, NJ, which I was arressted for. I was charged with possesion of a CDS, Paraphanalia, and on top of that received motor vehicle tickets for possesion of a CDS in a vehicle, amongst two other minor motor vehicle... tickets. Hiring Elliot was the best decision I ever made. Since I had no prior criminal history he was able to first get my case dropped from Superior Court down to Municipal Court along with getting my possesion ticket downgraded to a failure to give a CDS to police charge. At Municipal Court he was able to get me a conditional discharge with only 6-months of probation. Plus, he was able to have all three of my motor vehicle tickets dropped completely. He was absolutely amazing! He is also the most honest lawyer I have ever met and is not the type of lawyer who tries to nickel and dime you for everything. Even though my court date was postponed twice, he did not charge any additional fees for each court apperance. Elliot is also extremely respectful in court and knows how to speak to the prosecutor and judge appropriately. Unfortunately, after he was able to provide me with the best case outcome of my charges, I violated my first probation visit and it landed me back in court again. I hired Elliot to represent me again and once again was able to keep me in the conditional discharge program. To top it off he was able to get my probation to remain for a duration of only 6-months, but just had to be restarted from my court date. I was blown away that he was able to get this outcome for me. I would highly recommend Elliot to everyone. He will not let you down and will do everything in his power to get you the best outcome of your case. I am extremely grateful for everything Elliot did for me and can never thank him enough.

Posted by Ryan | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Greg | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Phenomenal Service

Where to start? I had got a few tickets sent to me in the mail. I was shocked and very concerned as the tickets can result in me losing my license for a lengthy time which would effect my ability to work and see my daughter. I needed a good lawyer and after searching the and reading reviews; I decide...d to go with Mr. Stomel. I could tell of chose better. From the very first moment I stepped into his office he made me feel comfortable and assured me I would be ok. He took the time to explain every charge and the possible consequences if found guilty. Again, he assured me it was very reasonable to for him to aquire a better results than what I was charged with. Also, he aloud me to contact him with any questions I had while waiting to go to court. If he did not pick up the phone when I called he had called me back within minutes. When going to court he had achieved every result we were shooting for. I walked out with paying a very small ticket. And no points and the biggest charge " hit and run" being dropped. 3 charges...all could of resulted in heavy points and/or loss of license. Mr. Stomel stayed with me even after court was finished to make sure all the paperwork with the court clerks was done and put in the system correctly so nothing negative happens down the road. I would absolutely recommend anyone, friend, family or indifferent to seek help from Elliot if need be. Thank you Mr. Stomel.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Happy

I had an usual DUI case. I was got a DUI in a boat. I searched around and found Elliot Stomel. I was worried until i met with him. I felt comfortable the minute i met with him. He started working on the case immediately. While in court he was one of the only lawyers that wasn't working on multiple c...ases at once. He makes you his priority for the day. Always called back whenever i had questions. At the end of the day i couldn't be happier with the results he was able to get for me. I would recommend him to anybody. I would not hire anyone else. Thanks Again, Elliot 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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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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