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Mr. Tumelty is a former state and county prosecutor who investigated and prosecuted major felony crimes, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, white collar crimes, and serious drug crimes. He is a sole practitioner who has a strong commitment to serving the best interests of his clients. He understands that this is the most important thing happening in your life right now. You can rest assured he will work tirelessly on your behalf and seek a favorable resolution to your criminal matter. He will also provide you with personalized attention. When you hire John Tumelty, you know that your case will not be passed off to a new attorney or junior associate. He will help you from the initial interview until the case is successfully resolved. He will also work with skilled and experienced private investigators, accident reconstructionists, forensic psychologists and psychiatrists, and other experts who may be necessary for building a successful defense strategy in your case.
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1616 Pacific Ave., Suite 318, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08401
539 SOUTH SHORE ROAD, MARMORA, NJ, 08223
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John Tumelty is top notch!
John is an extraordinary lawyer. We were more than pleased with our legal outcome and John's utmost professionalism. I highly reccomend John Tumelty if you are in need of legal help
Posted by Don S | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
John Tumelty DUI Defense Attorney
John is a very honest professional attorney. John is a straight shooter & expect to hear the truth. John knows DUI law inside & out. John is a compassionate person & a man of his word. Someone you can trust during a difficult time. John informed us DUI is the Capital Punishment of tr...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Knowledgable, professional & compassionate
I could not be more pleased with my representation by Mr. Tumelty. I unfortunately received what I thought was unthinkable for me, a DUI, coming home from a restaurant one evening. I received a number of recommendations to contact Mr. Tumelty. He made almost immediate arrangements to meet with me and...
Posted by Scott | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional service and insight!
Our family was faced with a circumstance that was instigated by another party and we were dragged into a legal mess. When I presented the facts to John Tumelty he immediately went to work thoroughly pouring over the police reports and asking detailed questions about all witnesses and parties involve...
Posted by Susan | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Criminal Attorney
Mr. Tumelty is the most caring criminal defense attorney i have ever met. My initial connection with him was back in 2008, since then he has helped me out numerous times. He is committed to his clients and really does work diligently to get you the best possible outcome. I would definitely recommen...
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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
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
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1983 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
New Jersey State Bar District Ethics CommitteeMember
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
2013
English