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Charged with a Criminal Offense in South Jersey? Call a Former Prosecutor with Over 25 Years of Criminal Law Experience.

Atlantic City Criminal Defense Lawyer

Cape May and Atlantic Counties DUI/DWI Attorney

Handling the Defense of All Types of Criminal Cases in New Jersey

Have you been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in South Jersey? Are you a suspect in a law enforcement investigation or grand jury proceeding? If so, you need a tough, aggressive and experienced local criminal defense attorney.

I am John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years of criminal law experience in the State of New Jersey. I am a New Jersey Supreme Court certified criminal trial attorney, and my law practice is exclusively devoted to defending criminal cases.

Hiring the right attorney is the most important decision you will make. After our initial interview, I will take immediate action to aggressively investigate all facts involved in your case. My goal is to build a rock-solid defense to achieve a dismissal or a not-guilty result. Don't hesitate to contact me today.

Let an Aggressive Former Prosecutor Defend You

I am a former state prosecutor and assistant county prosecutor. I was a New Jersey deputy attorney general with the Division of Criminal Justice and a former assistant prosecutor with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. I know how a prosecutor looks at a criminal case and how he prepares for court. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I know what it takes to successfully investigate and defend a criminal case to achieve a not-guilty result.

I have won "not guilty" verdicts for my clients in all types of criminal trials, including many cases involving major felony charges such as murder, felony murder, armed robbery, drug distribution, commercial bribery and aggravated sexual assault.

I am a passionate and dedicated defense attorney and committed to giving my clients the communication and support they deserve. I will meet with you and discuss all aspects of your case. I will explain the legal process in clear and plain terms. I will lay out a game plan for an effective defense, and I will personally be at your side throughout the entire legal process.

Contact Me 24/7 For a Free Consultation

I represent clients who reside in the South Jersey area and clients who have been arrested while visiting South Jersey. I appear in the criminal courts of Atlantic County and Cape May County every day. I deal with the prosecutors and judges on a regular basis. I provide my clients with skillful representation throughout the entire case with the ultimate goal of achieving a dismissal or a not-guilty result.

I have offices in Atlantic County and Cape May County. My Cape May County office is in Upper Township, and the Atlantic County office is located in Somers Point. I am available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. I accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover for payment of my legal services. For a free initial consultation to discuss your case, contact my office today.