Christopher Philip Thomas

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Christopher Philip Thomas

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

437 Grant Street, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA

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About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stewart Murray & Associates

437 Grant Street, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229

smalawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Christopher Philip Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | March 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped at an absolute low point

I was a struggling heroin addict who was trying to pull his life together and attorney Thomas stepped in with his experience and notoriety all ready established in the court and genuinely advocated for my defense. I got minor charges but fast forward almost 4 years later and have two kids two stepchi...ldren and a fiance. An actual clean good life and since he helped me not lose my license I drive truck and deliver food to schools. Thank you for the work that you do.

Posted by Amanda | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal defense lawyer in PA

Christopher Thomas hands down THE BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN PA. I went to jail and He gave me tremendous legal advice and that got me out of multiple FELONIES; Nothing went further than the preliminary no restitution no probation everything was dropped!!!!! I have been working with Chris for ... a few years now and I can confidently say I would never go to anyone else except them!! They vary from civil cases to criminal cases with serious charges. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company & these amazing gentlemen

Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2015

Reliable and Responsible Legal Assistance

I was charged with a DUI and I never had any previous encounters with the legal system. Frankly I was scared and thought I really screwed up my future. As a business profession my reputation was at risk. Some how I got connected to Christopher P. Thomas and since the initial phone conversation, he... kept me informed of everything to expect and prepare for in addressing my DUI. He helped me through the process and I am grateful that I had him as my attorney. Any questions I had he would answer, He always returned my phone calls and I never really had to wait for any information. Do to my previous unblemished record Christopher was able to have me case placed into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which is available for first-time DUI arrests in Pennsylvania. Being accepted into ARD and following through with all of the requirements will have the DUI expunged from your record and the charges dismissed, thus you will have a clean criminal record. All of this happened for me because of the excellent legal representation and advice from Christopher P. Thomas.

Posted by Patrick | January 31, 2014

Smart attorney!

He is simply the best! The DA had no response to his argument which led to me winning the case. I highly recommend Mr. Thomas' services.

Posted by Sandy | July 21, 2013

Professional and compassionate attorney

Mr. Thomas was more than I could have asked for. He took an extremely stressful circumstance where I was facing criminal charges and was able to have them dismissed. I highly recommend his services.

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Christopher Philip Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Lewis

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable answers!"

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David Zuckerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thomas is a well-respected attorney who advocates zealously on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Rocco Cozza

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney and I am confident referring him any criminal matter I may come across."

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Matthew Logue

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a great lawyer who is extremely effective in the criminal defense community."

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Michael Niznik

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a highly-skilled and experienced attorney. I endorse him without reservation."

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Natalie Mihalek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Tomczak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Thomas, is very knowledgeable and willing to put in the extra effort for his Clients, as such I endorse him."

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Sean Logue

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Thomas is an experienced and skilled advocate. I would have no problem referring clients his way."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Stewart Murray & Associates

2001 - 2012

Attorney/Law Clerk, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote

Associations

2017 - Present

Harvard- Yale- Princeton Club

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

High Profile Cases

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Education

2005

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Point Park University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Legal Talk

The Law and Faith

Publications

2012

Criminal Defense Today Standing in Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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