Dean Wittman, Esquire

03/06/2026

Who wants to pursue a career in the law? I am answering questions and educating young minds at the Burlington Township High School Career Day.

02/20/2026

Another work week in the books.

02/12/2026

Appellate wins matter, especially when they protect fairness and second chances.
Last week, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court issued an opinion affirming a trial court’s decision granting my client entry into the Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program. In its decision, the Appellate Division found that the State’s attempt to condition PTI admission on the forfeiture of public employment constituted a gross abuse of discretion, criticizing a punitive, categorical approach rather than an individualized assessment of rehabilitation and mitigating factors. In doing so, the Appellate Division reaffirmed an essential principle of PTI: It exists to offer deserving individuals a meaningful second chance without the lifelong consequences of a criminal conviction. Hopefully, this decision will encourage prosecutors to move away from “one-size-fits-all” conditions and to carefully weigh the unique circumstances of each applicant, particularly where professional licensure or public employment is at stake. If you or someone you know is a facing a criminal charge for the first time, give me a call at 856-428-6600 to discuss whether PTI is an option for you, or email me at [email protected]
Read the full opinion here:
https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2026/a3333-24.pdf

02/06/2026

New Jersey has made some significant changes to its custody law. Watch this video for more details and give me a call at 856-428-6600 to discuss.

01/27/2026

While AI can be a helpful tool it isn't a substitute for good lawyering. Often times, the cites provided are inaccurate and the arguments made are fundamentally flawed. Don't expect to succeed in the courtroom if you are relying on AI without independent research, proper citations, and of course, the right attorney by your side. Do you a have a question about your case in New Jersey and aren't sure if you are getting the right answer from AI? Give me a call to discuss at (856) 428-6600 or send me an email to [email protected]. There is nothing artificial about my 25 years of legal knowledge and courtroom experience.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has reprimanded two attorneys in a copyright infringement suit for filing a motion to dismiss that contained at least eight false case citations generated by artificial intelligence.

12/17/2025

Nothing says happy holidays quite like a divorce mediation.

11/29/2025

📣 It’s Small Business Saturday—a day to support the local businesses that fuel our communities!

At Zeller & Wieliczko, LLP, we’re proud to be your neighborhood law firm, delivering a wide array of legal services with a focus on achieving the best results possible for our clients.

When you support a small business, you support local jobs, families, and community growth.

💙 Thank you for choosing Zeller & Wieliczko, LLP for all your legal needs!

11/07/2025

Educators have increasingly become targets of violence within their own schools, even by the youngest of students. I advocate for the rights of educators in New Jersey every day in my practice. If you or someone you know becomes the victim of violence in a school setting, you don’t just have to accept it as part of the job. Give me a call at 856-428-6600 or email me at [email protected] to discuss your rights and how I may be able to recover compensation for your injuries.

The teacher, Abby Zwerner, was shot in January 2023 in her classroom at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

10/12/2025

If you are going to court, make sure you have a fighter in your corner!

10/07/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs help getting a Final Restraining Order in New Jersey, please reach out to me at (856) 428-6600 or email me at [email protected]

09/17/2025

Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸