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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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Acquired: 2022
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1990
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
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20 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542
309 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
48 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Skillful and Thorough
David helped me fight two felony charges (vandalism). After the arrest, and after calling his office, he spoke to me over the phone (while he was on vacation, no less!): he was calm and reassuring, answering questions while being clear about the paths the case could take. We met a few times before th...
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend!
I’ve been working with David on a federal case for the last couple of months. He did an amazing job at keeping me informed with everything going on with my case. He would lay out various possible outcomes but he went above and beyond to look for the best ways to help my case. He always made himself a...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very highly recommended
I worked with David over the last few months after having been charged with a fourth degree felony. This was my first, and hopefully last, experience with police and Courts. I was distraught but, from our first meeting, David calmly explained that the situation was not the worst case I was imagining,...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Cannot be any better
We hired David Oakley to help get our son out of a mess involving substance abuse and run-ins with the police. David handled it all very competently and confidently, including prepping us and our son for the court dates, negotiating with the prosecution and the judge, filing paperwork with all partie...
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I strongly recommend Mr. Oakley.
I strongly recommend Mr. Oakley. Mr. Oakley was very professional. I had a number of concerns regarding my situation and Mr. Oakley patiently and clearly explained the legal processes and the possible outcomes. I was facing a simple assault charge and Mr. Oakley helped me get these criminal c...
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, NJ Supreme Court
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.
2005 - Present
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys of New JerseyTrustee
Not Guilty All Charges
Not Guilty Murder
Not Guilty Murder
Acquitted of Felony Murder
Acquitted of Armed Robbery
Not Guilty All Charges
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Defending a RICO Case
2012
Trial and Appeal of Thomas More
2011
Jury Selection
2007
Criminal Trial Preparation
Spanish