Heather A. Tomes

Heather A. Tomes

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at Franklinville, NY
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +4 more

23 South Main Street, P.O. Box 185, Franklinville, NY

About Heather

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

Cases include initial custody and visitation petitions, grandparent visitation, relocation petitions, modification of existing custody orders and violation of custody orders.

21 years | 2,500 cases

35%
Divorce and Separation 25%

11 years | 25 cases

25%
Child Support 10%

Cases include paternity, initial support petitions, modification petitions seeking an increase or decrease of support obligation amount, defense of violation petitions and prosecution of violation petitions.

21 years | 300 cases

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

Cases include violations, misdemeanor and felony level cases at all stages of the proceeding, including arraignment (whenever possible) through trial. Experienced in both jury and bench criminal trials.

21 years | 1,500 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Represent both sellers and buyers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Take the stress out of buying or seeking your new home!

13 years | 200 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

Represent clients in all aspects of DWI cases and assist with the collateral consequences of being charged with a DWI.

21 years | 75 cases

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Low fees for all traffic infractions. Most cases will not require your appearance in court.

21 years | 75 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Tomes & Lord

23 South Main Street, P.O. Box 185, Franklinville, NY, 14737

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Heather A. Tomes's Reviews

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Posted by Greg | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Greg Gilbert

This is the best lawyer by far that I have ever hired! She knows the law she has been our Family lawyer for over 10 years! And she has not lost a case. She not only cares about the cases she takes on, she also genuinely cares about her clients! She has a finesse in the courtroom that is mesmerizing a...nd she knows her stuff!!!! I would have any other lawyer in my corner!

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Kelly Zarcone

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather knows her area of law and has gone out of her way to help get our mutual client's matter completed quickly and professionally. She has been very detail oriented, responsive, and tenacious."

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Mary Nevins

Child custody lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. because I know her and she is an excellent attorney. She is very articulate and really shows an interest in her clients, She does not back down when another attorney challenges her. If I had a problem, I would hire her in a heartbeat."

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Rebecca Fox

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Several years ago Heather and I worked in the same legal community together. I was always impressed with how she handled her matters in Court. Her clients received the best advocacy under her watch. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Lord

Family lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Lyle

Child custody lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Palumbo

Child custody lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather has an excellent reputation in the community and is also a local justice court judge. If you think you can benefit from her services give her a call."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, Tomes & Lord

2017 - Present

Attorney, Cash, Lippert & Lord

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Law Office of Heather A. Tomes

2015 - 2019

Town Justice, Town of Yorkshire

2005 - 2015

First Assistant Public Defender, Cattaraugus County Public Defenders Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Cattaraugus County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2005 - Present

Cattaraugus County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Cattaraugus County Bar Association

President

2005 - 2010

Cattaraugus County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

Suny Buffalo Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Buffalo State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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