Christopher L. Patella has over 30 years of experience in the legal field. Mr. Patella has significant experience representing municipalities, as he has held the position of Assistant City Attorney for the City of Bayonne from 1984 through 1986; Municipal Court Judge for the City of Bayonne from 1987 through 1989; and Attorney for the City of Bayonne Municipal Council from 2000 through 2009. He is also a successful criminal defense attorney and has appeared on behalf of his clients in multiple venues throughout the State of New Jersey.

Mr. Patella has also used his experience in the field of law to educate students at Seton Hall School of Law as an Adjunct Professor. He has also held the title of Adjunct Professor at both Seton Hall University and at the American Management Association in New York.

Mr. Patella is a member of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Jersey.

Academic Credentials:
• Seton Hall University, School of Law, J.D., 1981

• Seton Hall University, Bachelors of Science, 1978