John W Tumelty

John W Tumelty

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1616 Pacific Ave., Suite 318, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

John W. Tumelty, founding partner of the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty, brings more than 30 years of experience to both the negotiating table and the courtroom on behalf of his clients. He is passionate about protecting his clients’ reputations and livelihood by crafting creative defense strategies that keep his clients out of jail. If you have been charged with a crime in South Jersey, you need a lawyer who will fight tirelessly on your behalf.

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

For more than 30 years, Mr. Tumelty has been representing good people, just like you, who have made mistakes and been charged with DWI in Atlantic and Cape May counties. As founding partner of the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty, he is a skilled negotiator and a tenacious litigator. A former Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Division of Criminal Justice, and a former assistant county prosecutor with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN W. TUMELTY

1616 Pacific Ave., Suite 318, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08401

THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN W. TUMELTY

539 SOUTH SHORE ROAD, MARMORA, NJ, 08223

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John W Tumelty's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charges dropped!

Mr. Tumelty found a loophole within case evidence to get both of my charges dropped. He is very attentive to detail, fairly priced, and great at what he does. I highly recommend this lawyer for any issue you may encounter. Without his help I would have been in deep water

Posted by William | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

John Tumelty is the Best--100% Recommended!

John Tumelty, Esquire, is the best! I have worked with numerous lawyers throughout my business career and I rate John Tumelty in the very top echelon. He is dedicated to his client, totally prepared for all situations, and always available for any questions or meetings I requested. There was never... a situation that John did not resolve. His legal expertise was excellent and he constantly made certain that I had a clear understanding of all matters. He was very unique in that he truly cared about you personally and did everything he could to make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I would 100% ask John to represent me again if needed as well as recommending his services to anyone who asked me for the name of an attorney to help them.

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. Tumelty

This man could not have been any more supportive and knowledgable in my mothers DUI case. She was extremely scared of the unknown and at 80 years old, John spent so much time explaining in detail what to expect. He was so very patient and kind throughout the whole process. He worked very hard in many... ways. We can't say enough how John was there for my mom and is the best of the best in his line of work., he would be the only choice in South Jersey for criminal defense. Thank you so much Mr. Tumelty!

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Disorderly Persons Charge Reduction

John was able to get my sentenced reduced by reviewing all of the facts and preparing an excellent defense. His knowledge of the law as well as his preparedness resulted in a favorable resolution of my issue while clearing my record of any criminal charges.

Posted by Barbara | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Dedicated...Honest...Caring

After 11 months of frustration trying to survive the N.J. legal system, I decided it was time to make a change. I contacted John Tumelty. After reviewing the case he provided me with confidence as he proceeded to move forward ...we were only 6 weeks away from facing a trail. John addressed all of the... opposing issues that were presented and was able to close the case successfully. My family will be forever grateful to John Tumelty...he is truly a dedicated, caring and professional attorney!

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Certified Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

1995

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of John W. Tumelty

1987 - 1991

Assistant Prosecutor, Atlanta County Prosecutes Office

1984 - 1986

Deputy Attorney General, State Of New Jersey

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1983 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2008

New Jersey State Bar District Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. K.M.

Not Guilty

STATE vs. P.A.

Not Guilty

STATE vs. B.A.

Not Guilty

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Education

1983

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Rider University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2013

The Law Offices of John W. Tumelty John Tumelty Law Blogs

2013

The Criminal Law Digest STATE v. HENDRICKS – NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL

Languages

English

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