When everyone else is on your back, we're on your side.
A job well done!
- a DUI client
the real deal
- Jermey, a DUI client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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The Hudson Law Office
7780 Westmoreland Dr
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-957-0500
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The Hudson Law Office
422 Fleming Street
Key West, FL 33040
941-957-0500
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About Me
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Videos (3)
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I've been practicing law for over 30 years, beginning with 6 years as a prosecuting attorney in Cleveland, Ohio. My criminal law experience includes over 300... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a DUI client,
2010-06-16
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Right from the start I could tell Tom was experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I had met another lawyer who was recommended to me, but Tom's...
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Posted by:
Jermey,
2010-04-20
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
This guys amazing. You have to know what your doing to work on the level this guy plays. After all was well with my dui. I looked back and thought,...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have known Tom Hudson for several years through our association in the National College of DUI Defense. I consider Tom to be one of the most...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Donald Ramsell
, Naperville (IL), About 3 years ago
Tom Hudson is one of Florida's brightest and most diligent DUI advocates. He has constructed a web site that offers free information to citizens...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
William Head
, Atlanta (GA), Almost 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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31 years since Thomas S. Hudson was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1996 |
03/04/2011 |
| Ohio |
Inactive
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1980 |
01/07/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Hudson Law Office
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1996–present
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Radio Personality at
WSRZ-FM, ClearChannel Radio
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1996–2009
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Partner at
Hudson and Hudson
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1985–1996
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Radio Personality at
WMJI-FM Radio, Cleveland, Ohio
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1992–1996
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Radio Personality, News Editor at
WHK Radio, Malrite Communications, Cleveland, OH
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1983–1991
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Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
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1980–1985
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at the Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2011 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at the Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2010 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at the Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2009 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Winter Session, Amelia Island, FL |
Certificate of Achievement |
2009 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Winter Session held at Honolulu, HI |
Certificate of Achievement |
2008 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2007 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2006 |
| National College for DUI Defense |
Summer Session held at Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA |
Certificate of Achievement |
2005 |
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1980 |
| Kenyon College |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| State Delegate for the State of Florida |
National College for DUI Defense |
2010 |
| Board Certification in the Defense of DUI Cases |
National College for DUI Defense |
2008 |
| Certificate of Completion-NHTSA Drug Recognition Expert Course |
Walden-Platt Associates |
2007 |
| Qualified-Expert Witness in the Standardized Field Sobriety Test |
County Court of Sarasota County, Florida |
2007 |
| Certification as Instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests |
Walden-Platt Associates |
2005 |
| Certification as Breath Test Operator |
Florida Department of Law Enforcement/St. Petersburg College |
2004 |
| Certification as Practitioner-Standardized Field Sobriety Tests |
Walden-Platt Associates |
2004 |
| Community Contribution Award |
Suncoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church |
1998 |
| Board of Trustees Certificate of Accomplishment |
ALSO for Out Youth Inc. |
1998 |
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Associations
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| Board Member |
Animal Rescue Coalition of Sarasota |
2011-present
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| Secretary |
Manasota Trial Lawyers Board |
2011-present
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| Member |
Manasota Trial Lawyers Board |
2010-present
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| Florida State Delegate |
National College of DUI Defense |
2010-present
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| Pet Therapy Volunteer |
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota |
2008-present
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| Member |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Manatee County Chapter) |
2005-present
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| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2004-present
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Sarasota Chapter) |
2003-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar Association |
1996-present
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| Member |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
1996-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1995-present
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| Vice President |
Grove Pointe Homeowners Association |
2006-2008
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| Trustee |
Temple Sinai of Sarasota, FL |
1999-2000
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| Board Member |
Southwest Florida Business Guild |
1997-2000
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| Board Member |
ALSO for Out Youth, Inc. |
1997-1999
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| Member |
Cuyahoga County Bar Association |
1993-1996
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| Member |
Ohio State Bar Association |
1982-1996
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| Member |
The Judge Anthony J. Celebreeze Inn of Court, Cleveland |
1985-1995
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Cases
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Outcome: Settlement of $2.1 million
Outcome: $1.5 Million Jury Verdict for Dogbite
Outcome: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
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Publications
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Publication |
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| Florida Source Code Litigation |
Headlines Marketing Corporation publication |
2009 |
| Cross-Currents (Monthly Legal Column) |
Mainstream Magazine |
1999 |
| Cross Currents (Monthly Legal Column) |
Mainstream Magazine |
1998 |
| Cross-Currents (Monthly Legal Column) |
Mainstream Magazine |
1997 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| DUI Defense-Guest Instructor |
Criminal Justice |
2008 |
| DUI Defense |
Breath Instrument Source Code Seminar |
2008 |
| DUI Defense |
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests |
2006 |
| DUI Defense |
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests |
2005 |
| Cross Examination in the Criminal Case |
In-House CLE Program-Hillsborough County Public Defender |
2004 |
| Cross Examination in the Criminal Case |
The Art of Cross Examination |
2003 |
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