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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 | July 22, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Sympathetic and Experienced Expert
This was my first experience going through a quite traumatizing and serious offense. Tom answered my call on a weekend morning and immediately instilled trust. He was available at all hours and took the extra time to walk me through each step, sympathize, and keep track of the moving pieces. He got m...
Posted by Richard | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Kokonowski Law is the choice
Mr. Kokonowski was very professional, proficient and prompt in representing me on a 21 year old warrant. He was thorough and got things handled at an affordable cost as well. If you're looking for good representation I highly recommend Tom Kokonowski. Richard Upton Jr
Posted by Judd | May 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Miracle worker
To say the least I just went threw two separate cases with Mr.Kokonowski first one was a assault &battery with a dangerous weapon charge that had a witness involved,I was looking at a possible 12yrs.Mr.Kokonowski was on point having us hire a PI to shoot pictures of the scene and call the witness to...
Posted by Francois | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very highly recommended
I recently had the privilege of having Attorney Thomas Kokonows represent me, and it was truly an exceptional experience from beginning to end. His expertise, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to my case were evident from day one. He navigated through every legal intricacy with precision and...
Posted by Harry | November 30, 2023
Mr. Kokonowski
Tom was not only an amazing lawyer who worked very hard on my case. He was able to get me the best possible outcome for my case. Tom not only was a great lawyer, but a great person who I was able to connect with on a personal level. I am very thankful for Tom and would reccomend him to anyone who is ...
"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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2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
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