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Robert M. Perry, Esquire

Partner and Head of Criminal Litigation

Robert M. Perry, Esquire
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Robert M. Perry, Esquire

Robert Perry is a seasoned and talented trial attorney who served as a Burlington County and Camden County Assistant Prosecutor for over a decade before joining Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, LLC (formerly Daniel M. Rosenberg & Associates, LLC) in May 2015. Mr. Perry focuses his practice on defending those who have been charged with criminal conduct. He represents individuals and entities charged with serious Felonies in Superior Court as well as Misdemeanors and motor vehicle offenses in Municipal Court. Additionally, Mr. Perry practices Education Law, representing students and families who are denied resources and due process rights from School Districts. Mr. Perry is also a zealous advocate for public employees who are facing administrative charges or require representation at administrative hearings.

Education

  • Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, 2003, J.D.
  • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, 2000, B.A.

Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Professional Associations

  • Camden County Bar Association
  • Burlington County Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – New Jersey

Teaching

  • Burlington County Police Academy, 2010-13
  • Burlington County College, 2010-present

Assistants

  • Alecia M. Imbert, Paralegal: Ext. 105
  • Marissa Frolio, Paralegal: Ext 206

Faculty & Teaching Appointments

  • Burlington County College, 2010-present
  • Instructor, Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey, Rutger University School of Law, 2014-19.
  • Burlington County Police Academy, 2010-13

Mock Judge

  • Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition 2021-22. February, 2022
  • Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition 2020. January, 2020
  • Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition 2018. January, 2018

Professional Development History

  • Criminal Law, Pre-Indictment. December, 2025
  • Representing Juveniles Facing Criminal Charges. September, 2025
  • Domestic Violence Litigation. December, 2024
  • Using the 4th Amendment in New Jersey DWI Defense Cases. November, 2024
  • Civil Forfeitures on Criminal Cases – What You Need to Know. November, 2024
  • Defending a Judicial Ethics Case. April, 2024
  • Megan’s Law Tier Hearings & Removal from Registration & Parole Supervision for Life. March, 2024
  • ChatGPT in the Legal Field: Benefits, Pitfalls & Ethical Considerations. May, 2023
  • Managing Risk for the Road Ahead. May, 2023
  • The Art of the Deal. December, 2022
  • Common Ethical Issues in Municipal Court. December, 2022
  • Ethical Issues in New Jersey Criminal Practice. December, 2022
  • Anatomy of a Juvenile Case. October, 2022
  • Getting the Most Out of Trial Prep with a Paralegal. October, 2022
  • Appellate Criminal Law for Trial Attorneys. February, 2022
  • Criminal Law - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Rules of Evidence. December, 2021
  • Termination of Megan’s Law/Parole Supervision for Life & Megan’s Law Tier Hearings. September, 2021
  • Municipal Court Practice: 2021 Update. September, 2021
  • The Nuts & Bolts of Juvenile Criminal Matters. April, 2021
  • Criminal Law Update 2021: A Review of Appellate Court & Supreme Court Cases. January, 2021
  • The Nuts & Bolts of Federal Criminal Practice. December, 2020
  • An LGBTQ Inclusive Workplace. What You Can Do as an Attorney - & Why. December, 2019
  • Not So Calm Before the Storm: Pre-Indictment Procedures. December, 2019
  • New Jersey Advanced DWI Practice: Law and Caselaw Updates. December, 2019
  • Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey. October, 2019
  • Litigating Firearms Cases: Make Sure Your Guns Are Loaded. September, 2019
  • Forensic Science & the Fourth Amendment. July, 2019
  • Marijuana Legalization: Implications on the Municipal Court Practice. May, 2019
  • New Jersey Municipal Court Law Reform. February, 2019
  • Collusion & Conspiracy. February, 2019
  • Advanced Appellate Advocacy. December, 2018
  • Marijuana, Legalization: Up in Smoke? December, 2018
  • Professionalism Seminar. December, 2018
  • Municipal Court Practice in New Jesey. October, 2018
  • The Drug Recognition Program: Theory & Practice. October, 2018
  • New Jersey Advanced DWI Practice: Law and Caselaw Updates. September, 2018
  • Municipal Court Practice: 2017 Case Law – The Year in Review / Look Ahead to 2018. January, 2018
  • Bail Reform Update - What We’ve Learned. December, 2017
  • Title 2C - Search & Seizure: 2017 Update. December, 2017
  • ABC’s of Education Law. December, 2017
  • Ethics in Labor & Employment Law. December, 2017
  • New Jersey Advanced DWI Practice: Law and Caselaw Updates. December, 2017
  • Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey. November, 2017
  • Black Letter Blast on Criminal Law 2017. October, 2017
  • Being an Ethical Lawyer on the Internet. March, 2017
  • Dealing with Common Estate Administration Issues. December, 2016
  • From the Supreme Court to Main Street: Recent Constitutional Law Decisions & Your Clients. December, 2016
  • Title 2C & Search & Seizure 2016 Update. December, 2016
  • Hot Ethics of 2016. December, 2016
  • Jury Selection: Deciding on the Deciders. December, 2016
  • A New Day Dawning: Criminal Justice Reform 2017. December, 2016
  • The Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause: Case Law Primer & Update & the Emerging “Forensic Science” Confrontation Exception. November, 2016
  • Once Upon a Time in the Courtroom…Storytelling: The Trial Attorney’s Essential Tool. October, 2016
  • Meet Your Judges & Law Clerks. October, 2016.
  • New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education: DWI Institute. August, 2015
  • Municipal Court Practice. May, 2016
  • Criminal Justice Reform. April, 2016
  • New Jersey Comprehensive Bail Reform Law. April, 2016
  • Annual Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Seminar. February, 2016
  • 2015/16 New Jersey Criminal Case Law Developments. February, 2016
  • Ethical Considerations & Understanding the New U.S. District Court Standing Orders for Discovery & Sentencing. January, 2016
  • Criminal Justice Act Update. January, 2016
  • The 2015 U.S. Sentencing Guideline Amendments Plus the Impact of U.S. v. Johnson. January, 2016
  • Sentencing & Appellate Update. January, 2016
  • Special Education Laws Made Simple. December, 2015
  • New Jersey Advanced DWI Practice: Law and Caselaw Updates. December, 2015
  • Educational Law. November, 2015
  • Municipal Court Practice in New Jersey. October, 2015
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Law. June, 2015
  • Criminal Case Roundup. November, 2013
  • The Rules of Evidence: New Developments Involving Privilege. November, 2013
  • Consumer Fraud Update. March, 2013
  • Demystifying Chancery Practice. January, 2013
  • Procrastination - The Most Widely Resented Professional Shortcoming. September, 2012
  • New Jersey Advanced DWI Practice: Law and Caselaw Updates. December, 2012.

Mr. Perry believes any citizen accused by the Government of committing a crime is entitled to a vigorous and aggressive defense by a lawyer who understands the client’s individual needs and circumstances.

Mr. Perry is also Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney. There are over 40,000 Attorneys in the State of New Jersey. Less than three hundred (300) have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. This designation is more than just a specialization. The Supreme Court employs a rigorous vetting process wherein an attorney must possess substantial criminal trial experience, receive exemplary assessments from both Judges and Opposing Counsel alike, and pass a comprehensive written evaluation of Criminal Trial Law.

Mr. Perry brings a unique background to the defense of his clients. For over a decade prior to joining Rosenberg | Perry & Associates, Mr. Perry was employed as an Assistant Prosecutor in both Burlington County and Camden County. During that time, he managed thousands of cases through all stages of the criminal justice system, from Juvenile Criminal Court Matters to Murder Cases in Adult Criminal Court. Mr. Perry personally oversaw litigation of dozens of matters from investigation to jury verdict. Mr. Perry’s unique and notable experience as a former Assistant County Prosecutor sets him apart from the vast majority of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

As an Assistant Prosecutor, Mr. Perry received training exclusive to law enforcement on broad ranging investigatory and legal topics. Mr. Perry attended the “Finding Words” course wherein law enforcement officers are trained on questioning techniques and methods for investigations into child sexual assault matters. Mr. Perry also attended the National District Attorneys Association course on Forensic Evidence in San Antonio, Texas.

Aside from his vast training and background, Mr. Perry has also litigated and tried a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Drug Distribution, Robbery, Sexual Assault and Murder. In particular, Mr. Perry is one of the few criminal attorneys who has litigated numerous matters wherein the Prosecution utilized DNA evidence and digital forensic evidence. Mr. Perry is also experienced in Mental Health issues in the Criminal Justice System. As an Assistant Prosecutor, Mr. Perry was one of only two (2) Prosecutors charged with litigating Krol matters wherein the defendant was deemed Insane or Incompetent to stand trial.

Outside of the practice of law, Mr. Perry is a sought after lecturer in higher education. In addition to having lectured for Law Enforcement Academies for Police and Correctional Officers, Mr. Perry is a Senior Adjunct Professor at Rowan University – Burlington County College, having taught classes on Criminal Law and Procedure for over five (5) years. Mr. Perry also serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Trial Advocacy Program at Rutgers School of Law.

Mr. Perry is a Burlington County resident and is also deeply committed to the Children’s Hemiplegia & Stroke Association and is an advocate for opiate addiction treatment and recovery.