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David R. Oakley
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David R. Oakley is partner in the firm of Anderl & Oakley, P.C. The firm, with offices in Perth Amboy and Princeton, New Jersey, specializes in state and federal criminal defense, as well as juvenile and municipal court matters.
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Licensed in New York for 3 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Anderl & Oakley, P.C.
20 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542
Anderl & Oakley, P.C.
309 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
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Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2015
David Oakley
David Oakley is as good as they get. He is extremely well-educated, having gone to the best universities in the country. In addition, he knows the law and the legal system and the way it all works. He is more than willing to give you all the time in the world and answer all of your questions and c...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015
Excellent service and enjoyable cooperation
David Oakley is an excellent lawyer, the kind of help you want in situations when you need a lawyer. He responds quickly, to the point and gives you from the beginning the feeling you are in good hands. He is competent and well connected, knows his law and the people who are interpreting it. Everythi...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense
David Oakley is a Godsend
It is hard to overestimate how frightening and stressful it is when your child gets arrested. In this situation, David Oakley was a godsend. He was very capable and conscientious and obtained an excellent outcome. David Oakley is genuinely interested in our community and worked hard to help my daugh...
Posted by Simon | January 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
First class attorney
David has a command of the law and a command of the courtroom. He successfully handled a challenging situation I referred to him with understanding, encouragement and, when appropriate, frankness. I would recommend him without hesitation.
David R. Oakley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a great trial lawyer with a great reputation throughout New Jersey. I learned a great deal from David while serving as co-counsel in a multi-defendant criminal case. David is very knowledgeable and zealously advocates for his clients."
"Excellent lawyer and even better man. Always a pleasure."
"I endorse David as a tremendous talent in the area of criminal defense. In both my experience with, and observations of, him in the courtroom, he is a truly gifted advocate for his clients. I would confidently recommend him to both friends and family."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for twenty years. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and the highest ethical standards. He is a skilled advocate who obtains excellent results for his clients."
"David is an excellent criminal defense attorney. Nice, smart, and a strong advocate for each of his clients. A go-to guy for criminal defense. I wholeheartedly endorse David."
"David Oakley is an oustanding attorney. He is extremely conscientious and knowledgeable. He takes very seriously his obligations to zealousluy represent his clients. He is not fazed by the prospect of representing clients in serious matters at trial. I know form many years of experince that David has obtained excellent results representing clients in federal, state and municipal courts. I highly endorse David Oakley"
"I endorse this lawyer. I've handled two appeals where David Oakley was the trial attorney. In each case he provided an effective defense, raising all of the appropriate issues. David is a smart, aggressive attorney."
Michael Priarone
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Rosas
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, NJ Supreme Court
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Legal Consultant, El Centro de Recursos para Familias
2003 - Present
Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, U.S. Federal District Court
1997 - Present
Partner, Anderl & Oakley, P.C.
1993 - 1997
Solo Practioner, Criminal Defense & Immigration Law
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk, Hon. Samuel D. Lenox, Jr., A.J.S.C
1990 - 1991
Associate, Collier, Jacob & Mills, P.C.
Associations
2005 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New JerseyTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Edward Burton
Not Guilty All Charges
State v. Michael Maltese
Not Guilty Murder
4. State of New Jersey v. Janean Owens
Not Guilty Murder
State v. Shariff Ingram
Acquitted of Felony Murder
United States v. Efrain Lynn
Acquitted of Armed Robbery
State v. Owen Atkins
Not Guilty All Charges
Education
1990
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Office of the Public Defender
Defending a RICO Case
2012
State Bar of Texas
Trial and Appeal of Thomas More
2011
Middlesex County Bar Association
Jury Selection
2007
Institute of Continuing Legal Education of New Jersey
Criminal Trial Preparation
Languages
Spanish