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 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...affic court. Meaning facing loss of license, fines, & penalties is very serious business. It has the potential to be life altering. John told us to prepare for the worst outcome but pray for the best. We did as he instructed. Due to John's knowledge of the law & professional handling of our case John was able to get the DUI charge dropped to reckless driving. This was the absolute best possible potential outcome. In my eyes, this outcome was nothing short of a miracle. This review is solely provided due to the respect & admiration I have for John Tumelty, I would recommend his legal services to anyone. Thanks

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... review my case. He listened very attentively, subsequently studied the case and ultimately the charges were dismissed. Over the 3-4 months between my hearings, he returned my calls promptly and was always there for any questions that I might have had. I have to say, the entire situation was quite trying for me and I am extremely thankful to have met John Tumelty and have him by my side. I would recommend his services to anyone without hesitation. John is a top notch attorney!

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...d. Carefully and methodically, John Tumelty developed our strong defense. Hi research and knowledge of case law resulted in all of the charges being dismissed. John Tumelty was patient, professional and insightful. Our family could not have been in more qualified, professional hands.

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...d this 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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