Robert G. Stahl

Robert G. Stahl is the managing partner of Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers. He started the firm in 1997, after six years of exemplary service as a federal prosecutor. His firm focuses on defending individuals charged with white-collar offenses and other serious federal and state charges, both at trial and on appeal. Recent notable federal cases include representing a college student charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice in the aftermath of Boston Marathon bombing; a pharmacist charged with a multimillion-dollar online prescription drug fraud scheme in the SDNY; and a prominent rabbi charged with kidnapping as a result of an FBI sting in New Jersey. In addition to his Martindale AV-Preeminent rating, Mr. Stahl has been recognized as a top attorney in White-Collar Criminal Defense by a number of peer-reviewed organizations, including Super Lawyer in New Jersey for the past 10 years and is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney.

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. (1989) | Law

1985 - 1989

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Managing Partner

Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers

1997 - Current

We represent individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal matters, with a focus on white collar crime and serious federal and state charges. I personally handle all major cases in court and in meetings with agents and prosecutors. In addition to taking cases at the investigative or trial stage, we represent individuals in their post-convictions motions and criminal appeals. We also handle corporate internal investigations. Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney; Super Lawyer for White Collar Criminal Defense every year since 2006; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense; AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell

Assistant U.S. Attorney

United States Attorney's Office

1991 - 1997

Investigated and prosecuted significant cases related to fraud, extortion, money laundering and tax evasion. Lead attorney on numerous trials, including two that spanned more than five and nine months long. I was awarded the highest recognition from the Department of Justice for exceptional trial skills, The Attorney General's John Marshall Award.

Law Clerk

United States District Court, District of New Jersey

1989 - 1991

Law Clerk for the Honorable John W. Bissell, U.S.D.J.

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

NJ Supreme Court

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Designation

National Trial Lawyers

2013

2013 - Present

Top Attorney Designation

Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer in White Collar Criminal Defense

Super Lawyers

2007

2007 - Present

AV-Rated, Highest Possible Peer Review in Legal Ability or Ethical Standards

Martindale-Hubbell

2000

2000 - Present

John Marshall Award

U.S. Department of Justice

1999

The highest recognition from the Department of Justice for exceptional trial skills.

American Bar Association  # 00589250

Member

Current

American Civil Liberties Union  # 60822079

Member

Current

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - NJ

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

New Jersey Association for Justice

Member

Current

New Jersey

Since 1989

3rd Circuit

Since 1997

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Since 1989

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Ended 1998

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Since 1998

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1998

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