Thomas James Carr

Thomas James Carr

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

441 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

TULLY RINCKEY PLLC

441 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205

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Thomas James Carr's Reviews

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Posted by Paul | October 6, 2011

Highly Recommended

“Tom has been a great attorney. Anytime I had a question about my case, Tom was easy to contact. I have always felt very confident with his abilities and his conduct has always made me feel at ease.”;

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Thomas James Carr's Lawyer Endorsements

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John DeProspo

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas is a highly skilled criminal lawyer well respected within the legal community. I endorse him."

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Kate Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom's tenacity, professionalism, expertise and heart are unparalleled. You will be hard pressed to find a better attorney."

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Peter Pullano

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Rose

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is an aggressive attorney who fights diligently for the rights of defendants, while also maintaining a cool composure and providing his clients great counsel. His success as a defender is known throughout the Capital Region."

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James Galleshaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Thomas Carr is the lawyer you want on your side. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Carr in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Gang Bureau..Tom is a force in the courtroom, highly respected by his collegues and always making the impossible happen."

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Richard Rowlands

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom has an impeccable reputation amongst attorneys not just in this office, but in the area, as well. He is an aggressive and thorough attorney that will fight for his clients and I highly recommend him to be your next attorney."

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Scott Dillon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is one fierce defender. He has the background and the knowledge in Criminal Courts as a former prosecutor and he uses that to his defendants's advantage. If you are in need of a strong and aggressive Criminal Defense attorney your first call should go to Tom Carr."

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Barbara King

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom is a combination of composure and effectiveness; precisely what a defendant wants when faced with the criminal justice system. He has many satisfied clients in criminal defense and there’s a reason for it: he knows how to win. I enthusiastically recommend Tom Carr"

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Greg Rinckey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom goes about his business and representation in a very cool and collected way which cannot always be said of criminal defense attorneys, simply by the nature of the practice. Tom does it and has been very successful in representation for those who don’t seem to think there are any options. I would strongly recommend Tom Carr."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1996

Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Of Counsel, Tully Rinckey P.L.L.C.

2006 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Bureau Chief, Special Victims Unit, Rensselaer County District Attorney

2004 - 2006

Associate Counsel & Deputy Legislative Director, New York State Assembly

2004 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Delaware County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Metnick Law Office

1997 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Kings Country (Brooklyn) District Attorney

1990 - 1996

Operations and Civilian Employee Bureaus, Department of Defense, Financial Branch, Galway Ireland

1988 - 1989

Administration, Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin Ireland Passport Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association

Member

2003 - Present

NRA

Member

2004 - 2004

Humane Society of Central Delaware County

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of NY Vs.BK

3 VTL Misdemeanors plead down to zero point infraction with a minimal fine.

People of the State of NY Vs. NR

17 Felony charges reduced to 1 misdemeanor

People of the State of New York v. S.R.

Complete acquittal at trial

PSNY v. M.S.

Burglary and Larceny reduced to a non criminal (violation) disposition

People of the State of New York Vs. MC

2 felony charges reduced to a non criminal violation.

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Education

2009

NRA

Certified Firearms Instructor

2006

New York State DCJS

Municipal Police Training Council

1996

National University of Ireland, Galway,

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1994

National University of Ireland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Continuing Legal Education Traffic Offenses

2012

Ask the Lawyers Criminal Legal Advice

2011

Training

Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor

2011

Law Day A Lesson in Law

2011

CLE

DWI Laws in NY

2011

Ask The Lawyer Criminal Legal Advice

2011

Ask the Lawyer Criminal Legal Advice

2011

Ask the Lawyer Criminal Legal Advice

2010

SWAT Training

SWAT Training

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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