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.

25%

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 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.

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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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