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While at Rider College in 1972-1973, John was hired by the Office of Public Defender in Trenton as a part time assistant investigator. Upon graduating from Vermont Law School, he was accepted as Law Clerk to the Honorable Herman Belopolsky, J.C.S., Honorable Harold B. Wells, III, A.J.S.C. and Honorable W. Thomas McGann, J.C.S.
Upon passing the Bar in New Jersey in 1976, he joined the firm of Mathews and Sitzler as an associate and was made partner the following year.
In 1979, John became Solicitor for the Wrightstown Borough Planning Board as well as Municipal Prosecutor for Pemberton Township. Over the next few years John became a Solicitor for the Delran Township Planning Board as well as Municipal Prosecutor for many municipalities including Hainesport, Cinnaminson, Pemberton, Mount Holly, New Hanover, and Springfield.
In 1990, he and his father, John O. Sitzler, Jr., formed the partnership of Sitzler and Sitzler and in 1995 became the Sole Proprietor of Sitzler and Sitzler when his father became of counsel to the firm.
From 2000-2013 John taught as an adjunct Professor of Law at Widener University School of Law. Wilmington, Delaware campus and taught Alcohol, Vehicle, and the Law, one of the most popular courses at Widener.
From 2007-2014, John was nominated by his peers as the Top Attorney to work with on DWI defense cases for SJ Magazine. He was also voted as Top DUI attorney by the public for South Jersey Magazine for the years 2010-2014.
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Posted by Robert | November 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Posted by Robert 11/9/2019
I just want to say thank you to John Sitsler and his team of professionals who help me when I was in an accident I had received 10 tickets in the mail 3 weeks after I was released out of trauma unit I felt like I had the rug ripped out from under me I didn't know what I was going to do A...
Posted by Heather | April 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
He is a wonderful lawyer
John is very professional and very polite. He understood my nervousness about court being that it was a domestic violence case. Not only did he grant my legal wishes but extended it to ensure the safety of my children as well. Any question, dumb or repetitive he answered and made sure I understood. I...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
John's help provided me an excellent outcome in a very challenging case
I hired John after getting his name referred to me by several people. I was facing a pretty serious penalty since I was getting charged with a 2nd DUI within 10 years so I really wanted to make sure I hired the right person to help. He was extremely honest with me up front about expectations and wh...
Posted by Jim | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledge and Experience unmatched
I would recommended John to anyone I know. He did an excellent job on my case. He carefully listened to what happened and built a case based on his knowledge and experience which really prove to be helpful. I also found him very professional and responsive throughout my case.
Posted by MP | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
An Attorney's Attorney
Before facing my own legal difficulties, I believed John Sitzler to be one of the finest attorneys in our field of law. When I hired John after being confronted with legal issues as a public official and attorney, I found that he was even greater. He understood not only the law, but also the impact...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sitzler is knowledgeable, caring and passionate about his job. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the greatest legal minds in the community, has a real passion for DUI Defense, and also prioritizes getting his clients the best results possible."
"I endorse John Sitzler without reservation. John is an outstanding attorney. His mind is brilliant, his depth of knowledge is boundless and his trial skills are worthy of a Hollywood movie. Stated simply, John is the best of the best."
"John is a consummate professional. He is highly skilled and accomplished. I am truly impressed with his skills and his uncanny ability to maintain focus. I'm proud to know John as not only a colleague but someone who is been a mentor to so many attorneys, including myself. My hat's off to you John!"
"When it comes to criminal defense attorneys, including DWI, John is a cut above the rest. I know of no other attorney that is as knowledgeable or as dedicated to his clients than John."
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Top DUI Attorney Public, South Jersey Magazine
2016
Top DUI Attorney Public, South Jersey Magazine
2014
Top DUI Attorney, SJ Magazine
2013
Top DUI Attorney, SJ Magazine
2012
Top DUI Attorney, SJ Magazine
1995 - Present
Sole Proprietor, Sitzler and Sitzler
1990 - 1995
Co-Founder and Partner, Sitzler and Sitzler
1987 - 1990
Partner, Weishoff and Sitzler
1983 - 1987
Partner, Mathews, Sitzler, Weishoff and Sitzler
1977 - 1983
Partner, Mathews and Sitzler
1976 - 1977
Associate, Mathews and Sitzler
1976 - 1977
Clerk, Hon. W. Thomas McGann, J.S.C., Hon. Herman Belopolsky, J.S.C., Hon. Harold B. Wells, III, A.J.S.C.
2000 - Present
Burlington County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Ocean County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Gloucester County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2000 - Present
Camden County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
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