“Tom has been a great attorney. Anytime I had a question about my case, Tom was easy to contact. I have always felt very confident with his abilities and his conduct has always made me feel at ease.â€;
Tom’s affiliation enables the firm to offer a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuable in forming a viable defense strategy.
Born in Galway, Ireland, Tom attended the National University of Ireland where he received his BA in Economics and Law. He was employed with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and then with the Department of Defense, Operations and Civilian Employee Bureaus in Galway. Tom received his law degree from the National University of Ireland and was awarded the Sweet and Maxwell Law prize for first place in the study of law.
After graduating from Law School , Tom moved to New York and worked in the Office of the District Attorney in Brooklyn , prosecuting serious crimes including narcotics and gang violence. Thereafter, he entered private practice focusing on Criminal and Civil Litigation, including Family Court, Surrogates Court, Criminal Court, Housing Court , Civil Court and Supreme Court cases. In 2004, Tom became a DWI prosecutor for Delaware County. Most recently, as Bureau Chief in the Special Victims Unit in Rensselaer County, Tom regularly handled felony and misdemeanor sex crimes, domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes against the elderly. In addition to his work at the offices of the District Attorney, Tom joined the New York State Assembly Minority staff as an associate counsel and later became Deputy Legislative Director.
Tom is often called upon by local and national news organizations to comment on prominent criminal cases. He has been called upon as an expert in both the political and legal fields for Fox News, Capital News 9, News Channel 10, as well as National Public Radio (NPR) and WGY, making numerous appearances on the Al Roney Show as well as The Tully Rinckey Legal Power Hour.
“Tom has been a great attorney. Anytime I had a question about my case, Tom was easy to contact. I have always felt very confident with his abilities and his conduct has always made me feel at ease.â€;
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Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Co-worker
"Tom is an aggressive attorney who fights diligently for the rights of defendants, while also maintaining a cool composure and providing his clients great counsel. His success as a defender is known throughout the Capital Region."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"Thomas Carr is the lawyer you want on your side. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Carr in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Gang Bureau..Tom is a force in the courtroom, highly respected by his collegues and always making the impossible happen."
"Tom has an impeccable reputation amongst attorneys not just in this office, but in the area, as well. He is an aggressive and thorough attorney that will fight for his clients and I highly recommend him to be your next attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"Tom is one fierce defender. He has the background and the knowledge in Criminal Courts as a former prosecutor and he uses that to his defendants's advantage. If you are in need of a strong and aggressive Criminal Defense attorney your first call should go to Tom Carr."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"Tom is a combination of composure and effectiveness; precisely what a defendant wants when faced with the criminal justice system. He has many satisfied clients in criminal defense and there’s a reason for it: he knows how to win. I enthusiastically recommend Tom Carr"
"Tom goes about his business and representation in a very cool and collected way which cannot always be said of criminal defense attorneys, simply by the nature of the practice. Tom does it and has been very successful in representation for those who don’t seem to think there are any options. I would strongly recommend Tom Carr."