Thomas Arthur Kenniff

Thomas is an excellent criminal defense attorney . I had full confidence that I was getting the Best possible representation when I first meet him. He kept me informed every step of the way . Thomas had exactly predicted what was going to happened and had my case dismiss ... I would recommend him to ...anyone ....

We had a very bad luck with two lawyers before coming to Tom for my son's DWI case, originally charged as misdemeanor but then upgraded to felony charge. In fact, I called Tom literally two days before a trial was to start, a trial into which we were forced by a second lawyer mishandling a plea barga...in, and telling us that there is no way to go back to the misdemeanor offer that was made and that trial is our only option and possibility to avoid felony on the record. When we saw on a hearing before the trial how unprepared he was, I called Tom's office, and when Tom returned my call. I asked for a consultation. We saw Tom literally the night before trial was to start, he stayed late for us. When we talked to him, we felt that he is the most knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyer we met. He did not dismiss the danger of going to trial as the other lawyer repeatedly did, but we felt confident that Tom would handle it in the best way possible. In fact, seeing him made me realize even clearer what a mistake we made in choosing the previous lawyer, the difference was so stark. Tom came through as most knowledgeable person we talked to, and he was reasonable, professional and compassionate. I hired Tom then and there, even though this meant losing money I paid to a previous lawyer, I did it because we felt Tom was our best and only hope. The next day, when he came into the courtroom, we saw that the prosecutor's face changed, seeing Tom instead of our previous lawyer. From then, he fought the case on two fronts: preparing for the trial and trying to reopen the possibility of returning to a plea bargain offer, that our previous lawyer lost due to one of his inexplicable disappearances. During this time, we met with Tom several times, and emailed him many more times with our ideas and suggestions of what we thought could be helpful for the trial, as well as with requests to convince DA to return to the plea bargain offer, and Tom was patient, accessible, invariably polite (we had a very different experience with two previous lawyers), and I felt that however difficult the situation is, he was the best person to handle it. Long story short, Tom was able to convince DA to return to plea bargain offer, even though many months have passed since they withdrew it. If this had not happened, and I consider it a miracle that Tom was able to make it happen, we would have gone to trial and I have every confidence that he would have done the best job possible at the trial. Another lawyer in his office has handled a small matter for us in a very professional way and successfully. In addition to that I am grateful to Tom for helping me, free of charge, in a dispute that I cannot discuss due to agreement made. I only wish that we have engaged Tom right away! Every lawyer in Tom’s practice that we met made a good impression of professionalism and knowledge, we could always reach someone in the office, and communication was excellent. Thank you, Tom, thank you very much!

I hired Mr. Kenniff last year to represent me in a criminal defense case. The charges were extraordinarily serious. I was charged with Grand Larceny 2nd Degree, a class “c” felony. The crime I was charged with carried a possible prison sentence of up to 15 years. Being arrested is one of the ...worst things a person can go through in their life. The penalties that I was facing were life ending. Tom Kenniff was able to calm both me and my family by answering all of our questions and handling all of the criminal matters promptly and professionally. Tom put me at ease by explaining everything involved in the legal process. His knowledge of the law and his courtroom presentation are second to none. I was very impressed with his intelligence and his demeanor, both in and out of the courtroom. Tom was able to deal with a particularly overzealous Assistant District Attorney in a surprisingly aggressive, yet totally professional manner. He shows no fear when dealing with the prosecution, or speaking in the Courtroom. Mr. Kenniff is an absolute warrior in the legal field, with the knowledge and experience to back it up. If you had to go into battle, and had the option to choose the person fighting beside you, would you choose the guy fresh out of boot camp….or the battle hardened Special Forces Leader. Tom is that like the Special Forces Leader, and that is why I chose Tom Kenniff to represent me. Tom was available at all times of the day and night for me. He returns all calls, and Emails quickly, and answers all questions thoroughly. This was the worst time of my life, but Tom was able to make it better. Like I stated earlier, I was charged with a crime punishable with up to 15 years in prison. In the end, Tom had all of my charges reduced so low, that I walked out of the courtroom with no jail, no probation, and not even community service. I put my faith in Tom Kenniff to restore my life, and he succeeded beyond expectations. I highly recommend Tom Kenniff to anyone who needs a Criminal Defense Attorney.

My ex-girlfriend accused me of assault when I finished with her--and she'd threatened to do this to me in the past if I did try to leave her. I had no idea what had happened or what to expect during the criminal process. After my first court appearance, I hired Tom, and he told me to expect an ACD or... a dismissal. The case was indeed dismissed months later. It took a while, but it was all thanks to Tom's cool, assured, undeniable competence.

If you are looking for an attorney that treats his clients with dignity and respect regardless of the situation, someone that will aggressively and intelligently defend you, then Mr. Kenniff is your answer. Mr. Kenniff represented me in a Criminal Defense case. This was by far the best decision I... have ever made in my thirty two years of age. Mr. Kenniff was honest with me from day one and presented all options available to me and any possible consequences associated with my options. I decided to take my case to trial because I was very confident that Mr. Kenniff would put his best foot forward even though we did not have much evidence to present, in addition I was facing a possible biased jury given the fact that at one point in my life I was a police officer. Mr. Kenniff was able to get an Acquittal on ALL counts (5 to be exact) regardless of the hurdles he had to jump. Not once did I doubt Mr. Kenniff’s ability to properly represent me. I am very grateful to Mr. Kenniff and for the best possible outcome for my case, but regardless of the outcome I would have been greatly satisfied with Mr. Kenniff’s handling of my case.