Thomas A. Corletta

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Thomas A. Corletta

4.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +2 more

16 W Main St Ste 204, Rochester, NY

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About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

46 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

46 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

46 years

20%
Family 20%

46 years

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

46 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas A. Corletta, Esq.

16 W Main St Ste 204, Rochester, NY, 14614-1601

tcortrialatty.com/

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Thomas A. Corletta's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robin | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very Professional

I hired Thomas Corletta in a child custody and child support matter. He was very honest from the beginning and told me exactly what should happen and kept me apprised of things when he needed too. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again if I needed these services in the future. I couldn't be happier wit...h his service and his knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Gets the job done!

Mr. Corletta really knows his stuff. When he is hired for a case, he immediately gets the ball rolling on dismissal/reduction of charges. He works hard and from my experience has a very high success rate. I do not understand why people give him negative reviews because he really goes to bat for his c...lients. He is tough as nails and takes no crap and that is what a lawyer is supposed to be about!

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Excellent representation!

My experience with Tom Corletta was professional and he delivered results. He relieved my stress in the situation that I had encountered with his experienced knowledge of how to handle both my charges . I was arrested within a five year period with two dwi tickets. I called upon Tom and he immedi...ately responded and started to work on my cases. He's the best. Both charges are were reduced to traffic infractions. Huge accomplishment. He is brilliant, honest and fair. He gets the results you would hope for. I would never use anyone else but Tom Corletta.

Posted by Michelle | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Used in Traffic Violations

I have used Mr. Corletta about 2 times and have consulted with him on numerous other items. He was very helpful, delivered what he told me the best outcome could be. I plan on using him in the future and referred him to many of my friends.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2026

Unprofessional and Rude

Mr. Corletta was INCREDIBLY rude and dismissive on the phone. He wasn’t receptive to the conversation at hand, was argumentative, dismissive and overall unprofessional. He stated he has “very little patience” for an explanation of the variables within this complex case. He also stated that he had “ov...er 40 years” experience. Clearly, in his experience, he’s never taken the time to learn basic human decency and respect…especially regarding issues that are quite sensitive. Hiring an attorney is emotional and embarrassing. Mr Colette is insensitive and entitled. He has no business talking to people in the manner by which he chooses.

Thomas Corletta

Replied last March 06, 2026

One only need look at my reviews from actual clients to see the type of work that I do. Although this individual chooses to hide behind the cloak of anonymity to criticize me because I did not tell them what they wanted to hear, I make no apologies for it whatsoever. I was on the phone for approximately 10 minutes with this individual explaining the procedural nuances of what they already admits in their own “review” is a complex case. My advice, which was rendered for free, was right on the money. Because they did not want to hear it, they chose to complain about the legal system as being “obnoxious”. Although the individual refers to me as the one being entitled, it is this reviewer of a single phone call that is entitled to have the legal system work for their sole convenience. This individual refuses to accept any responsibility for the situation they are in, and chooses to blame everyone else for it, including me, who quite wisely DECLINED to represent them! I am quite happy all I escaped with was this purported “review”. This individual would be a nightmare to represent! Over 40 years of experience serves me well in staying away from people like this.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2022

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Principal, Thomas A. Corletta Attorney & Couselor at Law

1981 - 1992

Public Defender, Monroe County Public Defender Office

Associations

1990 - 1995

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Washington 54 Misc3d 1217(A)

Dismissed on Speedy Trial Grounds

People v. Lloyd 167 AD2d 856

Indictment Dismissed

People v. Stefano 159 AD2d 661

People v. Robinson 97 NY2d 341

In re Donn B. & Donna M. CARLTON, Debtors. 211 B.R. 468 In re Robert N. & Karen E. KORNFIELD, Debtors. 211 B.R. 468

People v. Smith 163 Misc2d 353 People v. Richardson 163 Misc2d 353

Simplified Traffic Informations charging Defendants with Driving While Intoxicated dismissed without prejudice.

People v. Dunker 26 Misc3d 1203(A)

Evidence Suppressed, Charges Dismissed

In Re Robert W. Crowder, Jr. 2016 WL 3453214

In Re Deanna J. Gill 529 B.R. 31

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Education

1980

Suny At Buffalo

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Allegheny College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Thomas earned significant contribution points in 2017.

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