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I joined Kearns Rotolo Law in 2022. I practice primarily in criminal defense at the Superior Court level, DUI/DWI cases, as well as domestic violence, juvenile matters, municipal court, and motor vehicle violations.
Before joining Kearns Rotolo, I was an Assistant Prosecutor for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office since 2015. I began my prosecutorial career in the Narcotics Unit before being appointed to lead the Juvenile Unit. I later served as the Bureau Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, Acting Bureau Chief of the Special Victims’ Unit, and Legal Advisor to the Professional Standards & Internal Affairs Bureau.
As an Assistant Prosecutor, I prosecuted indictable offenses and handled all court appearances from initial charging through jury trial and sentencing. I maintained a high-volume, victim-sensitive caseload.
In 2025, I was selected to the list of New Jersey Rising Stars. The Rising Stars list is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization according to the methodology and set of standards set forth in "Super Lawyers Selection Methodology." [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]
In 2025, I was chosen for membership into the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]
I was honored with the Hunterdon County Bar Association’s “Rising Star” Award in 2021. The award is presented to attorneys who have made significant contributions to the legal community, including volunteerism, and in recognition of their achievements as practitioners. [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]
In addition to my legal practice, I am an Adjunct Professor at Rider University teaching a Criminal Investigation course and an Adjunct Professor at Raritan Valley Community College where I teach a Sports Law and Risk Management course. I also serve as the Voorhees High School Mock Trial Attorney-Coach.
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502 U.S. Rt. 22 West, Lebanon, NJ, 08833
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Posted by Patricia | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We retained Christopher Vaccaro to represent my son in a driving violation case. He was extremely professional, caring, took his time explaining details and answering questions. He returned all correspondences in a timely manner. He treated our case as serious as one of his bigger cases. I would high...
Posted by Daniel | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Thank you for the best advise on getting my case resolved. I also like to thank Lisa for helping me guide through these challenging times. You all did a great job and professional to work with. I would highly recommend your team in any case. Thank you all and stay safe.
Posted by Erica | October 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Vaccaro for a 13 yewr old warrant i was unaware of. He kept me up to date and informed at all times. I am so thankful for his excellent work figuring out how this went unnoticed. Mr. Vaccaro got all of my charges dismissed and expunged. I am forever thankful to him and his amazing lawfirm...
Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am a Registered Nurse who completed my Master of Science in Nursing 3 months before being pulled over by the police after leaving a wedding. After going through the routine evaluations, DUI included three additional offenses even though the breathalizer returned negative. I thought my nursing caree...
Posted by Stacey | September 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I truly do not know how to thank Christopher Vaccaro enough for all he did for us to get my daughters DUI case taken care of with such a positive outcome! Truly AMAZING! We reached out to several attorney’s offices in the area, and everyone just wanted her to plead guilty to the DUI and pay the fees...
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2025
New Jersey Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2024
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2024
New Jersey Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2023
New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2021
Rising Star Award, Hunterdon County Bar Association
2022 - Present
Associate, Kearns Rotolo Law
2015 - 2022
Prosecuting Attorney, Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office
2014 - 2015
Attorney, New Jersey Judiciary
2025 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, By-Laws CommitteeCo-chair
2025 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2021 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Criminal Practice CommitteeCo-Chair
2020 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Membership/New Lawyers/Young Lawyers CommitteeMember
2019 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Mock Trial Competition CommitteeMember
2018 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Law Day/Court Night CommitteeChairman
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of New JerseyAdmitted to Practice
2023 - 2024
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationVice President
2022 - 2023
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2021 - 2024
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationMember, Domestic Violence Committee
2021 - 2022
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Executive BoardSecretary
2020 - 2022
Hunterdon County Bar Association - Continuing Legal EducationCLE Instructor - Election Day CLE Marathon Seminar
2019 - 2022
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationMember, County Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointment Committee
2014 - 2014
City University of New York School of Law, Law ReviewMember, Editor
2014
J.D.
2011
B.A.
2023
Criminal Law
2022
Criminal Law
2021
Criminal Law
2021
Bias Crimes
2020
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
2019
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
2019
Cyber-Crime and Cyber Safety
2019
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
2019
Consumer Fraud/Economic Crimes & Elder Abuse
2019
Juvenile Justice
2018
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
2017
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
2016
Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Safety
English