Robert G. Stahl

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers

10+ Years of Experience

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.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Our firm accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
New Jersey
Since 1989
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

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.
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (1989) | Law
1985


1989

Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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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.

Director’s Award
U.S. Department of Justice
1999
Award given in praise of pursuit of justice and commitment to excellence.
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
New Jersey Supreme Court

American Bar Association

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Member
Current
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American Civil Liberties Union

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Member
Current
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Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – NJ

Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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New Jersey Association for Justice

Member
Current
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Union County Bar Association

Current
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New Jersey Bar Association

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Member
1989 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers
Blog
NY & NJ Criminal Defense Law Blog

Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers
52 Duane St
New York, NY 10007
US
Telephone: (212) 755-3300

Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers
53 Cardinal Drive
3rd Floor
Westfield, NJ 07090
US
Telephone: (908) 301-9001
Fax: (908) 301-9008