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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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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best lawyer hands down!
David was on top of things from the first phone call. He put my mind at ease everytime I talked to him. He was prompt and efficient in all aspects, even going out of his way to get documents that would help my case. He had a presence in the courtroom you would not believe and you could tell he is hig...
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