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 1 - 5 of 41 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Christian Thwaites | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Criminal defense lawyer

Elliot did a very good job with my case highly recommend. Very satisfied! Elliot made sure to explain everything to me and my family before proceeding with anything. This is my first time in trouble with the law and Elliot made sure we all felt comfortable with every decision we made before proceedin...g.

Posted by William | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

GREAT ATTORNEY

First off I do not know how to thank Mr Stomel. Nor do I know where to begin. From the moment you sit down whether it be in person or virtual he takes your facts then he tells you the law and then he tells you you're possible outcomes and what he believes should be the outcome. I have used Mr Stomel ...on several occasions and have never had a surprise or a situation that wasn't resolved in my favor he is the most thorough honestactful intelligent classy old school thorough attorney I think you could find in the face of this planet. He will never fit to you to get funds he is straightforward straight business and if you follow his guidance and trust him this man will never ever let you down. And as far as funds he's the middle of the road person and that department and believe me whatever he tells you he thinks he can do for you he can Elliot I thank you from the bottom of my heart and may God continue to give you blessings your client and friend forever William m. Damiano Jr

Posted by Eric Blanck | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 Eddel | August 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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!

Posted by Tim | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Handles every case with deep interest, unmatched knowledge, and personal care

I never doubt who to call first when legal troubles spring up in my life. I've had the pleasure of having Mr. Stomel represent me several times on extremely tough cases. I've never seen him become rattled at any of the VERY complicated cases I throw at him. Several times I was facing anything fro...m 30 days to 6 months in jail, along with other heavy penalties. After giving these cases to Mr Stomel, I've never served a single minute of incarceration. The most recent case I was facing a 3rd DUI, which incurs 10 years loss of license and 180 days in jail, along with heavy fines, surcharges, interlock device, IDRC, and at least a month of community service. The prosecution had the video tape, the labs, and everything else that made this case a surefire win for the state. What's worse, is with a different layer, I lost a trial to this exact same prosecutor, in the same court, for the exact same charge, several years prior... Needless to say, this time, this case dragged on for 1 year and 2 months before finally reaching a resolution. During this time, Mr. Stomel stuck with me and never asked for anything more beyond the original retainer fee. He even had to have surgery, and sit out the match for a few, but still kept in touch with me and the court, contacting me frequently in regards to my case and my well-being; amazing. While he was out on surgery, he thoughtfully hand picked an awesome Lawyer to pinch hit; one that he knows who would handle my case with much alacrity as he would. And Mr. Stomel kept in close contact with us both, as well as the court throughout that time. It was awesome because now I actually had TWO experienced lawyers simultaneously putting their minds together to work on my case. However, The case took long to resolve because the prosecutor wouldn't bend and inch on any sort of plea....but Mr. Stomel is extremely knowledgeable with every single nuance of the law and pursued every avenue possible to make it as difficult as possible for the state to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt, even with the evidence the state was so confident in; so confident the stated eagerly pushed for a trial. Due to the staunch defense Mr. Stomel prepared, by the time the blinking match was over in the court, on the trial day, instead of moving forward with the trial, the state caved in and agreed to simply give a few months license suspension, a very small fine of a few hundred dollars, and 30 days of community service, which I easily completed in a month...it was like eating breakfast. No 6 months in jail, no 10 year suspension, no $4500 in surcharges, no interlock, no several days upstate in IDRC, no more anxiety. I couldn't have been more satisfied with the outcome. It was borderline miraculous, considering what I was up against. I have had many legal situations and I've experienced many different attorneys. And with full confidence, I can say, Mr Stomel will work until exhaustion to get you the absolute best possible outcome, and he will not sleep until he knows he has reached a resolution you are satisfied with. He knows this stuff and has an extensive network within the legal community whose experience he utilizes to his advantage, all to benefit his clients and get them the best possible outcome. Second to none.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Resnick

Family lawyer

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Bruce Matez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lee Perlman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Gary Borger

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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