Criminal Defense

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When you are facing criminal charges, you need an attorney who is experienced to protect your rights. An adverse decision by a criminal court can negatively impact the rest of your life. You could end up with a criminal record, a large fine or sentence or other consequences that will follow you throughout your life. In addition, the stress and emotional burden of facing a criminal charge can be overwhelming.

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.

Anthony Kearns and Victor Rotolo are experienced criminal defense attorneys. Former prosecutor Anthony Kearns has experience working both sides of the criminal justice system and has garnered statewide recognition as a criminal defense attorney. Victor Rotolo is a former police officer for the City of Elizabeth and has been serving the surrounding community as an attorney for four decades. Whether you are facing minor criminal charges or serious criminal charges, or if you have a case for police misconduct, contact Kearns Rotolo Law for the representation you need to protect your rights.

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, and 2022, marking his seventeenth 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.

Messrs. Kearns and Rotolo and their team work to expunge your criminal record, where applicable, and are ready to defend you regarding the criminal charges you may be facing.