Former State Prosecutor
Former Atlantic County Prosecutor
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
Experienced for over 30 years
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Former Prosecutor
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New Jersey Criminal Defense and DWI attorney
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Former State Prosecutor
Former Atlantic County Prosecutor
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
Experienced for Over 30 Years
What do you do when you visit Atlantic City? Visit the casinos, of course! Gambling is a fun time for people who do it responsibly. However, just like in other aspects of life, people try to cheat the casino system every day. Casino theft is a very serious crime that could lead you to fines… Continue Reading
In the same way laws and penalties govern our people, there are rules in place that need to be adhered to once someone commits a crime. The justice system has procedures in place with rules that govern how to decide if an accused is guilty or not. One of the rules is that a person… Continue Reading
You may have seen the word “indictment” a time or two before. You might have seen it as part of a front-page newspaper headline or on the local news, but do you actually know what an indictment is or what it means? Indictments Used for Federal Crimes An indictment is basically a formal accusation of… Continue Reading
If your current or former spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend has accused you of behaving violently or threateningly, you may end up getting charged with a domestic violence offense. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you fight these charges and protect your rights.
I am John W. Tumelty, an Atlantic City domestic violence lawyer representing clients in Atlantic County, Cape May County and other counties throughout South Jersey. If you have been charged with domestic violence, don’t hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.
Domestic violence crimes are a special category of criminal offenses that are defined in part by the relationship between the alleged perpetrator and the alleged victim. The following are some of the most common offenses that come under the heading of domestic violence:
In addition to criminal charges, you may have been served with a restraining order. If you violate the restraining order, you may end up facing additional criminal charges for contempt of court. I regularly help clients respond to both restraining orders and criminal charges.
Maybe you have been falsely accused. Maybe you acted in self-defense. If you hire me to represent you, I will explore these and all other criminal defense options. To get a lawyer with 30 years of criminal law experience working on your case, call me today at 609-390-4600.
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Seasoned criminal defense lawyer John W. Tumelty has three conveniently located offices in Atlantic City, Somers Point and Marmora, NJ. He serves clients in Atlantic, Ocean, Gloucester and Cape May counties and the Jersey Shore, including: Absecon, Atlantic City, Avalon, Cape May, Dennis Township, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Hammonton, Linwood, Lower Township, Margate, Middle Township, Northfield, Ocean City, Pleasantville, Sea Isle City, Somers Point, Stone Harbor, Upper Township, Ventnor and Wildwood.
