PETER R - Key Persons
Callahan, a former New Jersey Superior Court Judge, presided over more than 25,000 criminal felony cases and tried more than 600 felony cases, including more than 200 homicide cases. He recently retired as the senior criminal judge in New Jersey with 25 years of service in the division. He has written more than 1,000 decisions regarding felony crimes within the New Jersey court system and has taught State and local judges and attorneys for the past 25 years in New Jersey and at various universities and institutions.
Since joining Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP as of counsel, Judge Callahan has focused primarily on civil litigation and appellate review.
Kevin G. Callahan joined the firm as of counsel in September 2012.
Kevin G. Callahan is a retired Hudson County Superior Court Judge who formerly presided over all matters in the criminal division; he now specializes in administrative, appellate and criminal law review.
Mr. Willis has practiced criminal and civil litigation for over 40 years and is one of the most recognized criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey. He successfully defended or was involved in the defense of several of the State's most celebrated criminal cases. Mr. Willis has also represented a large number of high-profile clients in the federal system, providing his skills in more than 20 states throughout the country.
Mr. Willis has been annually recognized in Super Lawyers' advertising section of New Jersey Monthly Magazine and the New Jersey edition of Super Lawyers magazine from 2008 through 2018.
In addition to his active practice, Mr. Willis has lectured on criminal procedure for the New Jersey State Bar's ICLE Skills and Method course and previously published a monthly column in New Jersey Cops Magazine.
Peter R. Willis is the founding and senior partner at Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP.
Peter R. Willis is recognized as one of the most experienced federal & state criminal trial lawyers in New Jersey. Mr. Willis heads the criminal section of Peter R. Willis, Esquire, LLP.