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Thomas A. Corletta
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
46 years
DUI and DWI
25%
46 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
46 years
Family
20%
46 years
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Awards
2019 2017
2017
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
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Posted by Alyssa | September 29, 2025 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Extremely Unprofessional and Rude Communication
I reached out to this attorney with a simple inquiry regarding a traffic case and received one of the most unprofessional responses I’ve ever seen. His tone was condescending and unnecessarily rude from the start, and when I politely replied, he followed up with a hostile email telling me to “go else...
Thomas Corletta
Replied last October 01, 2025Unfortunately, dealing with entitled individuals is an issue that many business owners have to deal with. I never worked for this woman on a mission running around the internet posting this review everywhere. I never worked for this individual. The quality of my work is shown by the other reviews posted on this site. This woman sent me an unsolicited email asking me for free services and whether I accepted a case on a contingent fee basis that I am ethically prohibited from accepting on that basis. She was told no and objected to my "tone". She doesn't post the screenshot here, but she has on Google. Take a look for yourself and decide whether the issue is my "tone" or her entitlement. I had no obligation to respond to her at all to begin with, but did so. When someone asks a lawyer whether they will violate professional ethics, it costs them nothing, but it costs the lawyer everything. I apologize for absolutely nothing and this woman should be avoided at all costs.
Posted by E | January 05, 2025
Bad
Rude and unprofessional over the phone. Consulted about a personal matter with trouble I got into. He was very rude over the phone and then hung up on me when I called him out for his rudeness. I wouldn't hire him.
Thomas Corletta
Replied last January 06, 2025I have no idea who this is & cannot respond to this anonymous "review" of a phone call; with the exception that one need only look at my other reviews on this site, from those I ACTUALLY represented. That is what really counts. I did not represent this individual, whoever he/she is, and they have no right to "review" me. If they would like to discuss whatever they claim transpired on the phone, I would be happy to respond.
Posted by Whitney | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy
Mr. Corletta represented me when I filed bankruptcy 4 years ago. He kept urging me to get rid of my house, at that time...and when I declined, he's ask me how I was going to afford to pay for it. I felt that question was out of line. I, in good faith, paid this man and trusted him to represent me ...
Thomas Corletta
Replied last May 23, 2018This person attacked the quality of my services, calling me “unethical” on a public website. She waived the attorney/client privilege, and I am using facts obtained while representing her to defend myself. She claims I was “out of line” by advising her to “get rid of” her home. Her home had 2 mortgages with a balance of about $94,000.00. The tax assessment, which is usually high, was $102,000.00. Therefore, the home had virtually no equity. Further, her income was insufficient to support 2 mortgages. Bankruptcy allowed her to discharge the mortgages, and to walk away. She has no personal liability to the bank, which would have been forced to retake the property & sell it at their expense. She did not have to pay 2 mortgages. She could have lived there at least a year free before having to vacate. Part of my job is to give financial advice to Bankruptcy clients. People filing Bankruptcy have usually made poor financial choices. That is why Congress passed Bankruptcy Reform legislation in 2005. Debtors are required to get Credit Counseling & take a Financial Education course. As to Reaffirmation Agreements, debtors do not reaffirm real property for 2 reasons. First, it is not legally required. Most banks don’t even ask for reaffirmation on real property, because they can always foreclose if not paid. Debtors are only legally required to reaffirm personal property, like automobiles. This debtor did that. Second, if a debt is reaffirmed, there is no Bankruptcy protection on that debt. If something happens later and debtor can't pay, they can be sued on that debt just as if they hadn’t filed Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy gives a fresh start & helps escape oppressive debt. It is not a “credit repair” device. It is legal debt repudiation. No remedy like it exists. This debtor took full advantage to discharge nearly $30,000.00 in legitimate debt. She also discharged her personal liability on the mortgages. She chose to pay them & kept the home because Bankruptcy protection does not extend to collateral. A lender can repossess collateral, which is security for the loan. Since debtor continued to pay the mortgage, she kept the property, which had no value, other than as a place to live. She fails to mention the lender refusing to “qualify” her is the same lender holding her current mortgages. She also included an unsecured line of credit to that same lender in her Bankruptcy, which was fully discharged. That lender will now not qualify her. She can always go elsewhere. Finally, Bankruptcy is adverse credit information, and is reported on a Credit Report for 7-10 years. Debtor was fully aware of this. She took full advantage of the law, & received a Discharge without objection. Her “complaints” are not only specious, but false & misleading. I am considering suing her for defamation. I have successfully represented over 4,000 people in Bankruptcy proceedings.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Run. Do not even bother
I needed a divorce attorney and called this person. Mind you i am an immigrant and obviously speak with an accent, but i've never heard anyone be more degrading and disrespectful as he was. He was very rude and all he wanted was money. I don't know who writes the reviews here, but if you read reviews...
Thomas Corletta
Replied last November 11, 2016It is difficult to respond to a review posted nearly 3 months ago that I was just notified about. It is even more difficult to respond to a review written by someone who does not give his/her name. This person claims, notwithstanding the review, that he/she hired me. I have no such client. This person gives no specifics as to how I was allegedly rude, and claims they are an immigrant with an accent, with covers about 60% of my client base. What that is supposed to mean, I have no idea. With respect to money, that would only have been discussed if I was asked about it. As a divorce attorney, I am required to tell clients what the state rules are regarding payment of legal fees in divorce matters, and that there must be a written Retainer Agreement. I never spoke to this person in my office. If this person was somehow offended by that, that is their problem. I am required by law and ethical rules to disclose this information. I suspect I also told this person I would not consult over the telephone. The reason for this is that I do not want to give incorrect legal advice I could be held responsible for, without being able to verify all the facts. This requires an office conference. I never met with this person. I never represented this person. I am at a loss as to how he/she can review me. If this person wishes to discuss their review with me face to face, and disclose their identity, I would be happy to do so. I will await their response.
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Experience
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 LawyersMember
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
Education
1980
Suny At Buffalo
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Allegheny College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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How do I get my ex boyfriend out my house to sell my home? I don't want no physical contact with hime
10 May 2022
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Can the police get a search warrant for my mothers house to look for me if i have a warrant for my arrest?
21 Aug 2018
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What will happen after I was caught shoplifting $2000 over a period of time?
11 Aug 2018