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I have over 32 years of trial experience and I am prepared to assist you. I have personally represented over 15,000 clients and I promise I will not assign your case to another attorney.
My background alllows me to see the significant underpinnings of the State's case including why you were detained, and if you were profiled or your rights to privacy were violated.
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Acquired: 1988
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591 Mantua Blvd., Sewell, NJ, 08080
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100000 Lincoln Dr. East, Marlton, NJ, 08053
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Posted by Dave | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Criminal defense
I am writing this review to warn the public that Ed Appel is a thief and a liar. I paid him in full and he never finished my case. He was not answering phone calls or emails so I took him in front of a judge just for attorneys he was begging for forgiveness to the judge and myself and promising that ...
Posted by William | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Piss poor lawyer!
I will NEVER recommend this man to anyone. He DOES NOT represent you. All he does is work on getting a plea deal and sending other lawyers to court that have no freaking clue about your case. Don’t waste your money or time!
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Doesnt call you back to update you but is efficient
Smart and to the point. Will get you a great result and shows up on time. His reviews and comfort on subject matter is what pulled me in.
Posted by Daniel | March 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Citations
I hired Mr. Appel to represent me for several traffic violations I received while in New Jersey, I am a PA resident. After waiting almost two years, due to Covid, and court dates being postponed, no fault of Mr. Appel, I am very happy with the results from this law firm! After the firm requested disc...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unpleasant and Deceitful
I found this lawyer after receiving dozens of letters from attorneys in the area after violating a law. It specifically stated that if I chose him to represent me, the case would not be passed to another lawyer- this was not the case. My case was delayed for months by Edward Appel because their c...
"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."
"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"
"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."
"Ed works tirelessly for his clients and uses all his 29 years experience on every case to achieve the maximum result."
"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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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
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
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers Assoc.Member
2014 - Present
Gloucester County Bar Assoc.Member
1988 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssocationMember
Drunk Driving Dismissed, Criminal Charges Diverted.
Motion to supress reading granted
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Motion to supress evidence granted. Charges dismissed
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Mock Trial Coach
2015
English
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