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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 anonymous | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
My experience was of exceptional knowledge and expertise coupled with compassionate treatment provided.
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 anonymous | June 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Executive Board Member DUI Case
I am an executive board member who got pulled over on the last day of a three-day international sales meeting after a team building event and unfortunately was charged with a DUI among 6 other infractions, which amounted to 15 points and a potential loss of license. I thought my career and life was ...
Posted by LMT | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Energetic, committed and sincere
You cannot let the youthful appearance arm you when you first meet Chris. He is a sharp, thoughtful, intelligent and experienced lawyer, who listens carefully, turns over every stone, designs a solid plan and then goes after it. Chris helped me in a matter that felt very difficult to remedy at times....
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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