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Biography
I have been practing law in Fairfield county since 2009. I began my career in the Bridgeport Public Defenders Office defending indigent clients. I opened my own office in Bridgeport in 2011 and expanded my offices to Danbury as well and in 2013 I was proud to become an associate of Ventura, Ribeiro and Smith. My practice area is priamrily workers compensation however I do also practice personal injury law and criminal defense.
Compassioante service is a core value that I try to instill in every case that I take. My goal is to make sure that ym client's rights are protected and respected and that my clients feel like they have someone who is fighting on their behalf. At the end of the day my goal is to help my clients get through what is most likely their most troubling times so that their injuries do not becoming life altering tragedies.
I also write a column for the Tribuna Newspaper, the only periodical printed in English, Spanish and Portuguese in New England. You can find my work there at where I write the columns for Reasonable Doubt and Know Your Rights.
If you have questions, concerns or looking for help, please contact me and if I cannot assit you I will help you find someone who will.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
1%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 16 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith
235 Main Street., Danbury, CT, 06810
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Thomas leaf represented me about a year ago. I was overwhelmed by multiple, mainly, non-moving traffic citations. He took the time to understand how important the outcome was to me as the right to drive is my livelihood as I am a service technician Mr leaf has boosted my faith in legal representa...
Posted by Cheryl | December 6, 2013
Excellent Attorney- Highly Recommend!
We retained Tom this past year and couldn't have been happier. From the very beginning, it was clear that Tom knew the law, the court system and had direct experience with our specific type of case. I've worked with Attorney's my entire career and appreciate that throughout the process, Tom was alwa...
Thomas Collins Leaf's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Tom for many years and he is an excellent attorney. He is well respected by the legal community and he is well-liked by his clients. I highly recommend him as a workers compensation attorney."
"I HAVE REFERED CLIENTS TO TOM AND WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS. BASED UPON MY MANY OBSERVATIONS,TOM HAS ALWAYS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB FOR HIS CLIENTS. I ENDORSE HIM WITHOUT RESERVATION."
"Tom is a talented young attorney. I first met Tom when he was a Public Defender in the Bridgeport Superior Court. I also became aware at that time of Tom's success in the courtroom. I believe that Tom has the skill to represent his criminal clients competently and to handle each of his matters with the compassion often needed to make a real difference in the criminal courts. I am happy to endorse Tom as a fellow criminal defense lawyer."
"Tom Leaf is a dedicated and tireless advocate for all of his clients. I have seen first hand his courtroom demeanor and would recommend him without hesitation. Needless to say, I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Leaf covers a variety of courts and in many different areas of the criminal practice. I have witnessed first hand his professionalism and dedication to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Official Citation, Connecticut General Assembly
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith
2011 - 2013
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Thomas Leaf
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of the Public Defender
Associations
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2013 - Present
Greater Danbury Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Jesse Ortiz
acquittal
Education
2009
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD
2002
Boston College
BA
Publications
N/A
Tribuna
Reasonable Doubt
N/A
Tribuna
Know Your Rights
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If there was a fugitive warrant for my boyfriend did they have the right to search me or my car
13 Dec 2013
Q&A
Can a minor be forced to take prescription drugs by their parents ?
11 Dec 2013
Q&A
C diff case. Been turned down by several lawyers
11 Dec 2013