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Thomas S. Hudson

Thomas S. Hudson

9.0

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Experience 3
Industry Recognition 2
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% DUI / DWI
    29 years, 2400 cases (4 examples)
  • 50% Personal Injury
    25 years, 2000 cases (1 example)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • The Hudson Law Office
    7780 Westmoreland Dr
    Sarasota, FL 34243
    941-957-0500
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (3)

About me: Tom has been practicing law for 28 years, beginning with 6 years as a prosecuting attorney in Cleveland, Ohio. His criminal law experience includes over 300... more

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References

Client Reviews

Best in the Profession

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Overall rating
5 star rating
Trustworthy
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Responsive
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Thomas Hudson.
  • I used Thomas 1-6 months ago.
  • Thomas handled my DUI / DWI matter.
  • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
Client Review: Having had some prior negative encounters with attorneys I responded to Tom's mailing advertisement with a degree of skepticism. Upon speaking with... more
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Endorsements
Donald John Ramsell
Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Ramsell , Wheaton (IL), 6 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: 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... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 13 years since Thomas S. Hudson was first licensed to practice law in FL.
  • 29 years since Thomas S. Hudson was first licensed to practice law in OH.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner at Hudson Law Office 1996–present
Radio Personality at WSRZ-FM, ClearChannel Radio 1996–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Kenyon College BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude 1977

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certified in the Defense of DUI Cases National College for DUI Defense 2008
Certificate of Achievement-NCDD Winter Session National College for DUI Defense, Honolulu, HI 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1995–present
Member Florida Bar Association 1996–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: DUI post conviction/ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Thomas' answer: There is nothing inherently theist about AA. The program refers to a "higher power" but this can... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Cross-Currents (Monthly Legal Column) Mainstream Magazine 1999
Cross Currents (Monthly Legal Column) Mainstream Magazine 1998
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Cases
Title:
State of Florida v. A. R.
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
Description:
An accident resulted in a blood draw of .11. Despite testimony that the defendant was "all over the road," jury learned that there were no lights...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
DUI Defense Breath Instrument Source Code Seminar 2008
DUI Defense Standardized Field Sobriety Tests 2006
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