30 years fighting for the rights of the accused
The O'Mara Law Firm has been recognized and recommended for steadfast representation in criminal court for over three decades. Principal and Criminal Defense Attorney Pete O'Mara's reputation as a knowledgeable, respected, and successful professional has been built by peers in his legal profession, neighbors, and satisfied clients.
As a result, Pete O'Mara has been selected by New Jersey Super Lawyers annually since 2005 who select only five percent of lawyers in the state. Pete has also been awarded the "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys and a 10.0 rating by AVVO.
  • “You represented your client to the fullest … You are a credit to your profession”
    Monmouth County Superior Court Judge
  • “Mr. O'Mara restored my reputation and saved my career! I could not recommend his services more highly”
    Fred Mondi - Oceanport PD Retired Sergeant
  • “I have met many lawyers in my career and only a few have the experience and knowledge to represent a client.”
    William Colangelo - Middletown PD Retired Sergeant
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Criminal Defense Attorney
PETE O'MARA
Principal and Criminal Defense Attorney Pete O'Mara has represented clients near his home in Monmouth County his entire career. He has 30 years of experience and has gained respect as a professional in courtrooms all throughout New Jersey. Pete O'Mara understands how the other side thinks, the approaches taken by prosecutors and the strategies available to counteract those approaches.
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30 Years of Experience

PRACTICE AREAS

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DWI & Refusal

New Jersey's Refusal Statute essentially states that a driver's right to operate a motor vehicle shall be revoked if the driver has been arrested for driving while intoxicated and refuses to submit to a breath test

Criminal Offenses

Criminal offenses recognized by the court of law include sex crimes, domestic violence, drug charges, weapons charges, violent crimes, theft & property crimes, and others

Juvenile Offenses

Juvenile offenses include underage drinking, underage possession of alcohol, sex offenses, drugs & controlled dangerous substance possession, and driving violations

Municipal Court Offenses

Municipal court usually tries criminal misdemeanors and civil lawsuits such as traffic violations, municipal appeals, disorderly conduct, assault, DWI, and trespassing

Narcotic & Drug Offenses

Narcotic drugs including controlled dangerous substances, cocaine, steroids, and heroin can be charged for possession, sale, transportation, production, or manufacturing

Motor Vehicle & Other Injuries

This practice area includes car, truck, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful deaths, and medical malpractice
What Our Clients Say

OUR TESTIMONIALS

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As a Police Officer, you see first-hand who the best Attorneys are. You can see which attorneys are the best prepared, who presents themselves powerfully in Court, and generally, which attorneys get the best results for their clients. Mr. O’Mara restored my reputation and saved my career!
Frank Mondi
Retired Police Officer
You represented your client to the fullest. You did your profession proud. I only pray and wish for the rest of my time on the bench, that I have attorneys such as you appearing in front of me and doing the professional outstanding job you did. You're a credit to your profession.
Monmouth Country Superior
Court Judge
I highly recommend this law firm, I am a retired Police Officer with over 250 DWI arrests in my career. I have met many lawyers in my career and only a few have the experience and knowledge to represent a client. Pete O'Mara represents his client with their best interest, not his.
William Colangelo
Retired Police Officer
The O'Mara Law Firm