Former State Prosecutor
Former Atlantic County Prosecutor
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Experienced for over 30 years
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Former State Prosecutor
Former Atlantic County Prosecutor
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
Experienced for Over 30 Years
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
A general definition for criminal assault is an act that threatens someone with physical harm. The word “threatens” is important because it highlights that physical harm does not need to result for it to be considered criminal assault. Now, criminal assault specifics can vary a bit from state to state, so a local criminal defense… Continue Reading
Many who feel educated on criminal defense really only know what they have seen on television or in movies. And while television and movies do a good job of getting the story across, they do not touch on everything that would happen in a real life case. If you have been arrested and are facing… 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.
