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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Made the best of a bad situation

John and his team were very sensitive to my concerns regarding my case and always communicated promptly and discreetly. John was able to get the charge lowered and helped resolve my case as quickly as possible. If you have need representation in the area, I highly recommend him.

Posted by Barb | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A True Lifesaver!!

Its very difficult to summarize all that has happened over the last 6 months. To be brief ,my daughter got mixed up with the wrong crowd and along with that came not 1, not 2 but 4 different arrests, each with multiple charges. ( DUI, Poss CDS in MV, Leaving scene of accident, under age drinking- jus...t to name a few) I contacted John at the beginning of this nightmare, after the first charge. His recommendation was to get her in D/A treatment ASAP. My daughter fought me everyday but she went and everytime she was about to leave, John contacted her and reinforced how important it was for her to complete the program. That, I believe is what helped her through the multiple cases AND helped her graduate High School. John is honest and upfront about what the possibilities are for cases and what to be prepared for. He got the most favorable outcome for my daughter in every case. Honestly, there are no words that can express my gratitude to John for helping save my daughter's life. One last thought: Don't ever say it can't happen to you, as it can and it did to me and my family. I highly recommend John Tumelty, he is exceptional!!!!

Posted by Kelley | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Not worth the price, life forever changed

I really should have done more research on my end when hiring a lawyer, but that's my own fault. The "deal" I got I could have negotiated on my own. Tumelty did not fight for me at all. He did not return my calls, and made me feel like I was guilty because of "police credibility". (He was tired from... a 12 day long trial the week before according to his receptionist) Even though I didn't have a definite BAC reading and my field test was not video taped. The only clear BAC reading they had would have meant I was in a coma, or dead. He fumbled through his notes to come up with some reason why I should take the deal (slurred speech) which just shows how little he cared about my case. I suffer from a debilitating mental disease and his response was "do you want me to give you emotional advice?" Completely unsympathetic and contradicts the claims he makes. My life will never be the same because he did not fight for me. He walked in and believed everything the prosecution told him based off of a unorganized police officer. I had to pay maximum fines, and I had no idea that he negotiated that. The day of the trial he just decided that was okay without consulting me. I don't have the money to hire him then pay thousands in fines after that. I believe that's something an attorney should tell you. I just hope someone reads this and does not make the same mistake I did.

John Tumelty

Replied last June 21, 2016

Thank you for the feedback and concern over your municipal court experience. I sincerely welcome all feedback, including constructive comments as I strive daily to achieve the best possible outcomes for my clients. I was successful in pressuring the prosecutor to dismiss the most serious charge which was the Refusal charge. A dismissal of the Refusal charge avoided a 7-month license suspension and ignition interlock requirement. All other charges were dismissed with the exception of a low tier DWI that unfortunately required a three-month license suspension and no interlock. This was the best possible outcome in view of the challenging evidence.

Posted by Matthew | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding representation!

John was incredibly sensitive to my needs at a very difficult time (post accident) and his defense strategy, ability to communicate with prosecutor etc. and sound advice resulted in an ideal outcome for me. I would highly recommend Mr. Tumelty to anyone in need of a high-level representative. I'm s...ure glad he was in my corner when I needed the best!

Posted by Don S | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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

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