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I graduated from Westfield High School and then attended the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA as a post-graduate. I continued on to Trinity College in Hartford, CT where I received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
Following in the footsteps of two of my older brothers, I attended the Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA. I graduated from law school in 1993.
During my last year of law school I was asked by the Hampden County District Attorney to become a “3:03” prosecutor, which allowed me to actually prosecute criminal trials even before graduating from law school. I conducted approximately 30 criminal trials before graduating from law school.
After graduating and passing the bar exam (yes, I passed it on the first attempt), I became a full-time prosecutor in the Hampden County District Attorney’s office, in order to get as much jury trial experience as I could before going into private practice.
I engaged in approximately 100 trials and other criminal litigation hearings as a prosecutor, mostly in the Holyoke District Court.
In 1994, I went into private practice with a small firm in Springfield, MA.
Along with a large criminal defense practice, I began my civil litigation career, handling everything from car accident personal injury cases to contract disputes.
In 2000, The Law Offices of Thomas Kokonowski, Esq. was founded. From my offices in Northampton and Springfield Massachusetts, I have:
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5 Strong Ave, Suite 206, Northampton, MA, 01060
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Results
I hired Tom a little over a year ago to represent me on a few misdemeanors out of Orleans District Court. Tom is thoughtful, respectful, and responsive. I was going through a particularly difficult time in my personal life and was struggling with some alcohol issues. I sought treatment and kept Tom u...
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Personable, Persistent & Reliable
Tom worked with me for about 2 years on a case and i have nothing but good things to say. Aside from the final result on my case, which was more than i could have hoped for, Tom was alongside me the whole way through and went above and beyond to build the strongest defense for me, and guide me throug...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Assault and battery dropped!!
What is the cost of employers scrutinizing your legal history? Far too much!! Not something you should leave to happenstance!! That is precisely why I hired Thomas Kokonowski. He got the charge dropped!! Hes is the best in the west!
Posted by Hartz | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Man. Awesome Attorney, great person.
We needed an attorney to help us with a magistrates hearing in Springfield. The evidence was stacked against us and we felt as though Tom’s experience and knowledge of the system and the players was well worth the investment. Tom was candid and explained the various outcomes- and was even willing to...
Posted by Diane | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Holiday Weekend help!!
We called Atty. Kokonowski on late on Friday of a holiday weekend. He met with us on Monday! My husband’s case was complicated with a CDL license involved. Tom expertly and successfully helped him through the court process and gave us excellent advice on how to proceed. My husband received the minim...
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom Kokonowski is one of the most skilled trial attorneys in Western Massachusetts. He is well known for his ability to fight for the just outcome of each case. Any person charged with a crime will get the highest quality criminal defense attorney in Tom Kokonowski."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022 - Present
Owner, Thomas Kokonowski, Esq.
2017 - 2022
Partner, Adams & Kokonowski, LLC
1994 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Antonucci and Associates
1992 - 1994
Prosecuting Attorney, Hampden County District Attorney's Office
1989 - 1991
Victim/Witness Advocate, Hampden County District Attorney's Office
1993 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2015
Hampshire County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
Not Guilty of all charges
Not Guilty of all counts
probation
Mistrial-Dismissed
Not Guilty of all charges
Not Guilty of all charges
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Prohibition
2010
Connecticut Death Penalty Case
2010
Drunk Driving
2010
Criminal Bullying
2010
Criminal Bullying/Victim
English
Legal Answers
What happens if I use drugs while on probation? Being drug free is not part of the terms
16 Mar 2017
Disposition shows Guilty but the final disposition is dismissed by recommendation of probation dept. Do I have a guilty charge?
27 Nov 2015
Can I be extradited from mass by Florida for a probation violation
23 Nov 2015