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Thomas A. Burns

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Batavia, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

200 E Main St Ste 7, Batavia, NY

About Thomas

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Representation of clients on misdemeanor and felony level charges including assault, burglary, sex offenses, larceny and drug offenses as defined under the New York State Penal Law. Representation of clients in criminal defense practice area includes providing criminal defense for those charged with domestic violence offenses and violation level offenses such as harassment and disorderly conduct.

38 years | 2,900 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 30%

Defending clients charged with misdemeanor and felony Driving While Intoxicated (drugs/alcohol) in local and superior courts. Representation includes jury and bench trials and administrative refusal hearings con ducted by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.

38 years | 1,300 cases

30%
Family 10%

Family law issues frequently associated with criminal court charges. This representation now includes representation of clients in Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Courts.

38 years | 700 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas A. Burns Attorney At Law

200 E Main St Ste 7, Batavia, NY, 14020-2200

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Thomas A. Burns's Reviews

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Posted by emu1 | April 21, 2014

Good Lawyer

Will actually help you with you're case. Will keep you informed and responds within a timely matter. Would use again and recommend.

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Brian Degnan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

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"I consider Tom to be the one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area which includes Buffalo and Rochester. I frequently call and ask Tom's advice on complicated cases and rely on his experience, guidance and practice pointers."

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Marshall Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Criminal Attorney, Thomas A. Burns, Attorney at Law

Associations

1990 - Present

Genesee County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Suny At Buffalo

J.D.

1985

State University of New York at Buffalo

M.A.

1983

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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