Thomas Matthew Splain

Thomas Matthew Splain

also known as Tom Splain

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning ... +2 more

366 White Spruce Boulevard, Rochester, NY

About Thomas

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas M. Splain, P.C.

366 White Spruce Boulevard, Rochester, NY, 14623

Law Office of Thomas M. Splain, P.C.

121 West Main Street, Victor, NY, 14564

Law Office of Thomas M. Splain, P.C.

131 Main Street, PO Box 548, Geneseo, NY, 14454

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Thomas Matthew Splain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brad | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DWI lawyer around

From start to finish Tom was nothing but professional. His attention to detail was spot on and his knowledge of both the process and legal system helped immensely. Aside from this Tom also provided peace of mind by explaining the process and my options throughly. His honesty and experience are price...less if you are looking for an excellent DWI lawyer.

Posted by Ailanda | December 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best experience ever

Where do I start, I was in a huge mess and didn’t know what I was going to do. I never been in legal trouble so I was very distraught and worried that I was in a lot of trouble. A friend of Mr. Splain from the public defender offices referred me to him and assured me he can help. I still was complete...ly worried with me never going through this process I didn’t know how I could afford a laywer and, deal with my current legal issues, on top of everyday life. In my eyes Mr. Splain is an angel in disguise. He never hesitated in offering his help and knowledge with my situation. He is very humble, honest, understanding, helpful and, kind, things you don’t find in most people . He made me feel very comfortable with my case and was very honest as to what the out come could be. I respect him and repeatedly said thank you because I don’t think he knew how much he actually helped me get through this process with his advice and guidance. When he asked me if I would write a review if having the opportunity I didn’t hesitate on my answer. I can go on and on with the compliments because well he deserves it but his work speaks for itself. I can’t speak for anyone but myself and I would say this man is one of the best lawyer in the town of Rochester. I consulted with other lawyers my charge was AOL in the 1st, a felony charge, this alone was scary I don’t have a record everyone said they can get it reduce to a misdemeanor. Mr. Splain was different instead of focusing on the charge he worked with me, asked what I could pay towards the tickets, what I needed to do to lift suspensions he just provided his knowledge and guidance. The outcome well I don’t have a felony or a misdemeanor. Thank you again for your kindness and your service. I appreciate you more than you will ever know.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended

Tom came highly recommended by people in the court system. He explained the options and the recommended path forward very clearly. He was very knowledgeable about the system, the people in the system and what was important to our defense when dealing with the individual players. He achieved the outco...me that we were hoping for and we are very grateful for his work and guidance through this difficult time. Our friends in the court system did not lead us astray by recommending him. I will recommend him to anyone going through the same issue.

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Jamie Nobles

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom has been a friend and mentor for nearly 20 years. He is the foremost expert on DWI cases in our region. He has handled well over 2,000 DWI cases and there is nothing he hasn't seen when it comes to DWI defense. I have referred him countless clients. He treats each client with care and respect and obtains excellent results time and time again."

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David Hoffmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom Splain is an outstanding attorney. I am occasionally asked to refer people to an attorney, and Tom is always at the top of the list. He has an excellent demeanor, and his knowledge of the law is unmatched. His years of experience and his familiarity with the local courts make him a great choice for any person seeking representation."

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Kevin Van Allen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a number of cases with Tom and regularly referred matters to him. Besides being an incredible attorney, he is kind and pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend him!"

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Angelo Rose

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Tom for over 20 years, was an adversary as a top-level prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorneys Office and is now a colleague on the defense bar. Tom is unequivocally one of the most respected attorneys in Western NY. He works tirelessly for his clients. I have worked together with him on complex criminal litigations several times and with each, I am more impressed by his knowledge of the law, ability to decipher often confusing statutes and communicate such to his clients. There is no other attorney I could recommend more earnestly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Thomas M. Splain, P.C.

1998 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Monroe County District Attorney's Office

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Monroe County Bar Association

New York State Defenders Association

Education

1997

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

State University of New York, College at Geneseo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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