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also known as Anthony P. Kearns, Anthony Kearns
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I joined with Victor Rotolo to form Kearns Rotolo Law as of January 2022. In my role as managing partner, I will continue to focus on matters pertaining to criminal defense, family law, personaly injury, and municipal matters.
Former Two-term Hunterdon County Prosecutor
As a criminal defense attorney with statewide recognition, I have earned the distinction of having worked both sides of the criminal justice system. A former Hunterdon County Prosecutor, I was the only one to have been appointed to this position for two terms, making me Hunterdon’s longest serving prosecutor. As the county’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, I managed and led of team of assistant prosecutors and detectives with the goal of detecting, prosecuting and preventing criminal activities. This experience gives me unique insight into how the state prepares and prosecutes criminal cases, which I will use to mount skilled and powerful defenses of the charges against my clients.
While Prosecutor, I was invested in improving the quality of life for all residents of Hunterdon County and worked in partnership with other local leaders to implement several community programs designed to achieve that.
In 2024, Anthony P. Kearns achieved and has since maintained the highest rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest nationally recognized legal reference company in the country.
In 2025 I was selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers. The Super Lawyers list is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization according to the methodology and set of standards set forth here: https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/.
Additionally, I was chosen for membership to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2025, an invitation-only professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet precise qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1998
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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Tony and his team are 2nd to none! They not only help you through the issue but hold your hand and help you through the tough mental aspects of it as well. They are compassionate every step of the way. This is a tough time for all and they take some of the pain out of the process. HIGHLY RECOMME...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Professional. Responsive. Accountable. Transparent. Knows the law and community. Staff was supportive.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review for me and the staff at Kearns Rotolo Law. We appreciate the trust you placed in us. It is very much appreciated.
Posted by Alison | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I can’t thank this firm enough!! We used them for a traffic violation that my son got. I was hopeless! All I can say is that they put my mind at ease and basically took care of the situation. In my opinion they’re the best!! Thank you
Hi Alison, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review for Kearns Rotolo Law. We appreciate the trust you placed in us and are so happy you were satisfied with the results.
Posted by Lynn | May 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
When I met Tony, what I noticed first and what continued until the close of my file was that he was confident, but approachable. Finding yourself in a situation where you need an attorney can be full of stress and anxiety. Tony listened carefully to details, spoke honestly and gently about options an...
Hi Lynn, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with Kearns Rotolo Law and in particular, Anthony Kearns. We appreciate the trust you placed in us at a very stressful time in your life and are so happy you were satisfied with the level of counsel you received.
Posted by Al | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The staff is welcoming, friendly, and compassionate. The attorneys are understanding, detail oriented, and extremely knowledgeable. My case could not have been in better hands.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Kearns Rotolo Law. We were happy to help you with your case and appreciate your business.
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2025
NJ Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2025
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
New Jersey Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2022 - Present
Managing Partner, Kearns Rotolo Law
2019 - Present
Chancellor, Diocese of Metuchen
2019 - 2021
Partner, The Anthony P. Kearns Law Group, PC
2010 - 2019
Prosecuting Attorney, Hunterdon County, NJ
2002 - 2010
Partner, Rylak, Gianos, Kearns & Phillips
1999 - 2002
Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General, NJ
2024 - Present
District XIII Ethics CommitteeMember
2023 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Awards/Scholarship Oversight CommitteeMember
2022 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Criminal Practice CommitteeMember
2021 - Present
Catholic Charities, Diocese of MetuchenChairman of the Board
2019 - Present
Diocese of MetuchenChancellor
2017 - Present
County Prosecutors Office of New JerseyDelegate - New Jersey
2017 - Present
Catholic Charities, Diocese of MetuchenBoard of Trustees
2014 - Present
Mental Health Initiatives Inter-branch Implementation CommitteeMember
2011 - Present
Prevention Resources of HunterdonBoard of Trustees
2011 - Present
Hunterdon Drug AwarenessBoard of Trustees
2003 - Present
United States Supreme CourtLicensed
1999 - Present
Knights of ColumbusExecutive Officer
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyLicensed
2023 - 2024
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Judicial & Prosecutorial Appointments CommitteeMember
2017 - 2021
Hunterdon Health Care SystemMember, Board of Trustees
2013 - 2014
County Prosecutors Association of New JerseyPresident
2013 - 2014
County Prosecutors Association of New JerseyPresident
2010 - 2012
Inter-branch Advisory Committee on Mental Health InitiativesMember
2009 - 2021
Immaculate Conception ChurchSchool Advisory Committee, Pastoral Council
2009 - 2010
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2010
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2007
Rotary International - Rotary Club of WhitehousePresident
2005 - 2015
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member
2005 - 2022
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Executive BoardMember
1993 - 1995
Quincy Inter-faith Shelter CoalitionMember
1992 - 1993
Literacy Skill Development ProgramMember
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
MS - Master of Science
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
No Judges, (or, not nearly enough Judges), No Trials, No Problem!: Alternative Ways to Resolve Your Matters
2021
Annual Meeting-Attendee
2021
Annual Meeting-Attendee
2020
The Fentanyl Factor
2019
Dangers of Social Media
2019
Dangers of Marijuana
2019
Involving the Faith Community in Community Policing Actions
2018
Teen Safety
2018
Drug Awareness
2018
Safe Communities
2018
Marijuana, suicide, alcohol and opioids
2017
Dangers of Social Media
2017
Need for Narcan
2017
Pills to Heroin
2017
Keynote Speaker
2017
Community Policing - A Faith-based Initiative
2015
Annual Bar Meeting Presider
2013
1998
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