Overview

Robert G. Stahl Esq. Criminal Defense Lawyers has received a First Tier ranking in New Jersey for the practice of White Collar Criminal Defense by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2016. We are a criminal defense firm that defends individuals investigated or charged with serious federal and state crimes. Our firm is led by Mr. Robert G. Stahl, an attorney with over 25 years of experience. He is recognized by his peers as a highly effective trial attorney with the skills, knowledge, creativity and dedication to win. Recent notable federal cases handled by the firm include representing a student from Kazakhstan charged with obstruction of justice in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing; defending at trial an Orthodox Rabbi charged with kidnapping recalcitrant husbands who refused their wives religious divorces; and obtaining a complete dismissal for an individual charged with murder for hire.

Our criminal defense lawyers represent individuals and corporations in criminal matters in local and state courts in New Jersey and New York City. In addition to federal courts in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, our firm represents defendants in federal courts throughout the United States. We have an outstanding record of success defending clients against complex state and federal crimes, including (but not limited to): traffic offenses; DUI or DWI; drug offenses; kidnapping; domestic violence; money laundering; business fraud; computer crimes; and murder and aggravated assault. If you are facing criminal charges, it is critical to protect your rights with the help of a skilled legal defense team. The attorneys at Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers are prepared to help. Contact us online at https://www.stahlesq.com/contact or call 908-301-9001 or 212-755-3300 to schedule a no-cost appointment to discuss your case.


Founded:
1997
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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
3

Rankings

Regional

New Jersey

Tier
1
New Jersey
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
New Jersey
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
New Jersey
Appellate Practice

Firm Leadership

Robert G. Stahl
Managing Partner

Select Clients

Individuals and corporations throughout the United States

Rankings

Regional

New Jersey

Tier
1
New Jersey
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
New Jersey
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
New Jersey
Appellate Practice

Practice Areas

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firm, White Collar Crime, U.S. News Best Law Firms
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense, 2013 - present
Super Lawyers - White Collar Criminal Defense, 2007 - present
Martindale-Hubbell "AV Rating" for Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Director's Award, U.S. Department of Justice
John Marshall Award, U. S. Department of Justice
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney - New Jersey Supreme Court

Offices & Contacts

Westfield, NJ
53 Cardinal Drive, Third Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090-2146
United States
New York, NY
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer

Significant Matters

Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers has recently represented several high profile clients in federal and state courts. We represented a foreign student attending UMass Dartmouth for obstruction of justice in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombing case. We also represented at trial and on appeal in Federal District Court in New Jersey an Orthodox Rabbi charged with kidnapping husbands who had refused to grant their wives religious divorces known as "gets". After a lengthy investigation by the firm, and the presentation of our legal analysis and an expert's report, we obtained a complete dismissal of federal healthcare fraud charges against a dentist in the SDNY charged with "upcoding" and overbilling.
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