John S Sitzler

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Biography

While at Rider College in 1972-1973, John was hired by the Office of Public Defender in Trenton as a part time assistant investigator. Upon graduating from Vermont Law School, he was accepted as Law Clerk to the Honorable Herman Belopolsky, J.C.S., Honorable Harold B. Wells, III, A.J.S.C. and Honorable W. Thomas McGann, J.C.S.   Upon passing the Bar in New Jersey in 1976, he joined the firm of Mathews and Sitzler as an associate and was made partner the following year.   In 1979, John became Solicitor for the Wrightstown Borough Planning Board as well as Municipal Prosecutor for Pemberton Township. Over the next few years John became a Solicitor for the Delran Township Planning Board as well as Municipal Prosecutor for many municipalities including Hainesport, Cinnaminson, Pemberton, Mount Holly, New Hanover, and Springfield.   In 1990, he and his father, John O. Sitzler, Jr., formed the partnership of Sitzler and Sitzler and in 1995 became the Sole Proprietor of Sitzler and Sitzler when his father became of counsel to the firm.   From 2000-2013 John taught as an adjunct Professor of Law at Widener University School of Law. Wilmington, Delaware campus and taught Alcohol, Vehicle, and the Law, one of the most popular courses at Widener.   From 2007-2014, John was nominated by his peers as the Top Attorney to work with on DWI defense cases for SJ Magazine. He was also voted as Top DUI attorney by the public for South Jersey Magazine for the years 2010-2014.

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Juvenile
  • Speeding & Traffic Ticket
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law
  • Municipal Court
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Drunk Driving
  • Driving Under the Influence

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rider College, B.A., Political Science, 1973
Law School Attended:
Vermont Law School, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New Jersey; 1977, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Burlington County (Past-Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee) and New Jersey State Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Jersey.
Birth Information:
1951
ISLN:
916514509

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