Edward George Appel

Edward George Appel

4.5
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sewell, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

591 Mantua Blvd., Sewell, NJ

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I have 29 years of trial experience in Criminal defense and I am prepared to defend you. My background allows me to see the significance of the underpinnings of the State's case including: 1) Investigating why you were detained in the first place; 2) Determining whether you were profiled; 3) Analyzing whether your 4th Amendment right to privacy was violated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

38 years | 2,500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

I have 29 years of trial experience in DUI & DWI defense and I am prepared to defend you. My background allows me to see the significance of the underpinnings of the State's case including: 1) Investigating why you were stopped in the first place; 2) Determining whether the field sobriety and breath tests were performed correctly 3) Whether the evidence is even admissible. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

38 years | 1,500 cases

40%
Expungement 20%

An expungement is the legal process to erase and seal all criminal records on file. Remember; potential employers will most likely do a background check on you. I can help you put your past behind you, so that you can focus on your future. I have 29 years of expungement experience and I am prepared to defend you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

38 years | 1,500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 37 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1988

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

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591 Mantua Blvd., Sewell, NJ, 08080

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Edward George Appel's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Victoria | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing !!!

I was recently pulled over in the pennsauken area and was hit with 6 different charges (driving while suspended, suspended insurance, failure to inspect, suspended registration etc.) The issue was I also had these same charges with other additional ones from back in 2012 that were still open in penns...auken which had a hold on my license and the charges totaled 618.23. Pennsauken then sent tickets in the mail for my father even though he wasnt in the vehicle. Because the car is under his name he was ticketed for allowing me to operate the vehicle while my license was suspended. As if that isnt bad enough my father has health issues that restrict him from being able to go to court and at this point i am also 8 almost 9 months pregnant which means I'm due at anytime so court would need to be pushed back which Mr. Appel did for me because of my high risk pregnancy and recovery after pregnancy. It also meant that financially it would be difficult not only to afford a good attorney but to pay my court fines and fees not just the new charges but my old charges from 2012 that still needed to be paid. I called around to many law offices and Mr. Appel was the ONLY person to treat me like an actual person and not just like another way to get a dollar in his pocket so to speak. He hard my charges and history with pennsauken and told me his plan. He did not rush me and answered all of my questions. His office also worked with me on payments to pay for his services which was such a relief! Mr. Appel was able to have all charges from 2012 thrown out, which means I didn't have to pay that 618.23 i owed pennsauken. He also had 5 out of the 6 charges dropped and in the end I only had to plead guilty to failure to exhibit a drivers license. As for my father having to appear in court...well he had those charges dismissed as well. He has lifted such a great amount of weight off of my shoulders. If ever I find myself in need of a lawyer again I will go directly to Mr. Appel. I highly recommend him. Great Job Mr. Appel and God Bless You!

Posted by Nakia | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Nakia

Mr.Appel is the greatest lawyer in the world.He worked on my court case as if it was him that could be possibly going to jail. He is professional, courtesy and real with you in every aspect. I was overly satisfied with his body of work, if your looking for a lawyer to REALLY FIGHT for you Mr. Appel ...is your guy. Mr.Appel thank you so much.##Lawyer of the year

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Edward George Appel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Warren

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is a tireless advocate for his clients!"

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Joseph Hoffman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Villari

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is a tireless advocate for his clients and a great human being."

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Robert Pinizzotto

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is a great lawyer and understands the needs of his clients. He will address issues, be “straight up,” and handles matters professionally and, with his great experience, obtains great results for his clients. I highly recommend Ed Appel for municipal court and criminal law matters."

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Gregory Lomax

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the best municipal court and criminal lawyer in the state. I send Ed all of my municipal court and criminal referrals"

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Peter Bonfiglio

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ed for his entire career. I have always found him to be knowledgeable and to fight for his clients. I would endorse Ed and highly recommend him."

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed works tirelessly for his clients and uses all his 29 years experience on every case to achieve the maximum result."

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Steven Garber

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is very responsive to his clients, knowledgeable about the law and does his best to obtain favorable results in each case."

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Francis Masciocchi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Malamut

Slip and fall accident lawyer

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Stephen Buividas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Villari

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Peter Bonfiglio

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Garber

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Francis Masciocchi

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 10, New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers

2017

10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

1988

Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Appel Law Group

2007 - 2015

Owner, Law Office of Edward Appel

1995 - 2007

Partner, Masciocchi and Appel

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Cooper Perskie

1988 - 1993

Attorney, Dashevsky Horowitz

Associations

2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Assoc.

Member

2014 - Present

Gloucester County Bar Assoc.

Member

1988 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

New Jersey Bar Assocation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v PF

Drunk Driving Dismissed, Criminal Charges Diverted.

State v. RF

Motion to supress reading granted

State v JA

Charges Dismissed

State v AS

Charges Dismissed

State v DA

Charges Dismissed

State v RD

Case Dismissed

State v RD

Case Dismissed

State v KM

Motion to supress evidence granted. Charges dismissed

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Education

1988

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Saint Joseph's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mock Trial Coach

Mock Trial Coach

Publications

2015

SNJ Business People Be Aware, Even a Minor Criminal Conviction can be Adverse to gaining Custody

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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