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A conviction for a criminal offense can have devastating effects on one’s life. This result is further compounded when a defendant feels that they have been wrongfully convicted.
Victor Rotolo successfully argues before the NJ Supreme Court in a case of constitutional import, in which the Court ruled that a DUI conviction cannot be used in any later DUI case for sentencing purposes if, (1) the individual plead or was found guilty, and (2) the individual was not advised of his/her right to counsel and, as to indigent individuals, the right to assigned counsel.
If you or a loved feels that you have been wrongfully convicted, you have an opportunity to appeal your conviction.
Messrs. Kearns and Rotolo are not only experienced attorneys; Mr. Kearns is a former prosecutor and Mr. Rotolo is a former Elizabeth NJ police officer. These past experiences as well as the experienced gained as attorneys have enabled Messrs. Kearns and Rotolo to obtain consistent results for their clients in the past (although past results are no guarantee of future results). It also enables Messrs. Kearns and Rotolo to provide a person with a realistic assessment of their chances of success on appeal. Call Kearns Rotolo Law today regarding your appeal.
Victor A. Rotolo has been included on the List of New Jersey Super Lawyers in the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, marking his eighteenth year of inclusion on this list. The list of New Jersey Super Lawyers is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization which employs the following methodology and set of standards to compile the list each year. Super Lawyers Selection Methodology [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]
Victor A. Rotolo is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney.
"A certified attorney is more than just an attorney who specializes in a particular area of law. A New Jersey attorney who is certified by the Supreme Court as a civil trial attorney must have:
- been a member in good standing of the New Jersey bar for over 5 years
- demonstrated a substantial level of experience in civil trial law
- been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with his or her work
- taken and passed a written examination in civil trial law."
Source: Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Attorney Certification, Brochure on Certified Civil Trial Attorney. See Rule 1:39: Specialty Certification of Attorneys.
