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Christopher J. Vaccaro

Christopher J. Vaccaro

Kearns Rotolo Law
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Christopher James Vaccaro, Esq., joined Kearns Rotolo Law in 2022. Chris focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense at the Superior Court level, DUI cases, as well as domestic violence, juvenile matters, municipal court, and motor vehicle violations.

Immediately prior to joining Kearns Rotolo Law, Chris was an Assistant Prosecutor for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, a position he had filled since August 2015. Chris began his prosecutorial career in the Narcotics Unit before being appointed to lead the Juvenile Unit. While at the Prosecutor’s Office, Chris served as the Bureau Chief of the Major Crimes Unit, Acting Bureau Chief of the Special Victims’ Unit, and Legal Advisor to the Professional Standards & Internal Affairs Bureau.

As an Assistant Prosecutor, Chris was responsible for prosecuting indictable offenses and handling all court appearances from initial charging through jury trial and sentencing.

In 2024 Chris was selected to the list of New Jersey Rising Stars. This is his second year of selection to the Rising Stars list which is generated by the Thomson Reuters organization according to the methodology and set of standards set forth in "Super Lawyers Selection Methodology." [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]

In 2024, Chris was chosen for membership into the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Membership is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those trial lawyers practicing civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law. [No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court.]

In addition to his legal practice, Chris is an Adjunct Professor at Rider University teaching a Criminal Investigation course and an Adjunct Professor at Raritan Valley Community College where he teaches a Sports Law and Risk Management course. He also serves as the Voorhees High School Mock Trial Attorney-Coach.

Education
City University of New York School of Law
J.D.
Activities: Member of Law Review, Editor; Sports & Entertainment Law Society
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst
B.A.
Honors: Cum laude
Activities: Massachusetts Teacher’s License, Secondary Education, grades 8-12, History; UMass Men’s Soccer Team, 2007 - 2011
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Professional Experience
Kearns Rotolo Law
Current
Awards
New Jersey Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
New Jersey Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters
Professional Associations
Hunterdon County Bar Association
Current
Activities: Vice President, 2023 - present; Treasurer, 2022 - 2023; Executive Board Officer; Secretary, 2021 - 2022; County Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointment Committee, 2019 - present; Co-Chair of Criminal Practice Committee, 2021 - present; Attorney Coach for Voorhees High School Mock Trial Team, 2019 - present; Co-Chair of Law Day Committee, 2018 - present; CLE Instructor for Criminal Law courses, Election Day CLE Marathon Seminar, 2020 - 2023
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Juvenile Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Municipal Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Christopher J. Vaccaro's Website Profile
Website
Kearns Rotolo Law Website
Blog
New Jersey Injury Lawyers Blog
Blog
New Jersey Family Law Blog
Blog
New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Blog
Contact & Map
Kearns Rotolo Law
502 U.S. 22
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Telephone: (908) 534-7900
Fax: (908) 534-7743