Thomas A. Kauffman

Thomas A. Kauffman

also known as Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC, Tom Kauffman

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Indiana, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

52 S 9th St, Indiana, PA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Representing individuals charged with Misdemeanors, Felonies, DUI cases, Drug cases, Controlled Substances; Possession, Possession with Intent to Deliver; Assault; Sex Offenses, Search Warrants; Probable Cause, ARD, PWV, Preliminary Hearings; Trials

34 years | 2,500 cases

40%
Personal Injury 20%

Assisted clients in recovering millions of dollars for individuals who have been hurt or injured in Car Accidents, Slip and Falls, Wrongful Death Claims; Truck Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Dog Bites; Aggressive and compassionate adversaries.

34 years | 200 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Handle Estates, preparation of Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney; estate planning; over 25 years experience handling estates and helping people with their end of life planning

34 years | 500 cases

20%
Real Estate 15%

Buying or selling property, a home, land? Call us. Over 25 years experience handing closings and transactions; let our experience and staff help you.

34 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Medical Malpractice 5%

Handle medical malpractice cases; Indiana, Armstrong, Westmoreland, Jefferson, and Allegheny Counties.

34 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC

52 S 9th St, Indiana, PA, 157012664

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Thomas A. Kauffman's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Great Lawyer That Truly Cares

I learned I was being investigated for a felony. I reached out to Tom after seeing his reviews online. He was quick to consult with me. He would meet with me and my family after work hours in his office building. He was quick to respond to my questions and emails. He has decades of experience of work...ing in Indiana and knew the law enforcement I would be dealing with. This helped with the plan he made for me during the investigation phase. With his help, the case was closed during the investigation phase with no further charges or action taken.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A highly effective advocate to have on your side

Mr. Kauffman recently represented my daughter at a preliminary hearing. She had been charged with possession. Mr. Kauffman served brilliantly in that capacity, revealing flaws in the case against her. She did have to plead guilty to a much lesser charge, but justice was served and the case went no... further. I highly recommend this lawyer. We simply cannot imagine that we would ever have found a more effective advocate to have had on our side.

Thomas Kauffman

Replied last June 13, 2022

Very happy to have helped. Thank you for the review.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Firm to select - THOMAS A. KAUFFMAN LAW OFFICES

When starting our legal issues, we knew we needed a lawyer who was going to be able to stand in court and in public and help defend our son. When beginning the process of finding a lawyer we called several, and instantly knew that Tom Kaufman and Zubin Billimoria were the right lawyers for us. Ri...ght away they put us at ease, even in a trying situation. We live a good distance away from Indiana County, and they made it work for all involved. We came to town a few days after hiring them, and met with that afternoon. They put us at ease, and were great communicators, both on phone and email. They got all the facts from us, and immediately went to work, collecting more information from the other parties involved. They are pillars in their community, and are known within the judicial system of Indiana County. Together, Tom and Zubin are a fantastic pair. They knew how to best handle a situation, and how to work together to create the best situation out of a difficult position. Tom and Zubin worked effortlessly to better the situation, and they did. They successfully pulled us out of a dark and trying time, and allowed a new lease on life.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

public intoxication

I received a public intoxication charge and scheduled my court hearing in hopes to minimize it. I had a consult with Mr. Kauffman and felt confident in hiring him to represent me in court. We were successful in minimizing the charge to a disorderly conduct, which is better than a drug or alcohol rela...ted citation. Mr. Kauffman was very personable and easy to work with through the entire process and often put me at ease in this extremely stressful time! I would 100% recommend seeking services from him if anyone is in need of a lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best!

OUTSTANDING! From the initial consultation Tom was open and forthright about my case. He was very prompt at answering my questions or concerns that I had during the course of my case. In the end Tom got the case dropped to a lesser charge. Could not have asked for a better out come. Also i can ...not recommend highly enough from the way I was treated through my case OUTSTANDING! Thank you Mr. Kauffman My family and I can't thank you enough OUTSTANDING!

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Thomas A. Kauffman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zubin Billimoria

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Tom and I met working on opposite sides of an extremely challenging case. Tom impressed me with his preparation and attention to detail. It was clear he gives his clients a superior level of service. He is compassionate and agreeable, yet fights hard for their rights."

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Myron Tomb

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Everyday Leader Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Thomas A. Kauffman Law Offices

1992 - 1992

Law Law Clerk, The Court of Common Pleans

1991 - 1991

Law Clerk, The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Associations

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee

Member

1992 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commwealth v. Wheeler

Not guilty all counts - total acquittal

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Education

1992

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

J.D.

1989

Pennsylvania State University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

PBI Criminal Law Update

Ethics In Criminal Law

2018

2018 Criminal Law Symposium

Ethics and the Opioid Crisis

2015

Pennsylvania Bar Institute Criminal Law Symposium

An Update on Ethics in Criminal Cases

Publications

2018

Thomas A. Kauffman Law Offices facebook page Resolutions

2017

Thomas A. Kauffman Law Offices facebook page Holiday Warning

Languages

English

Activity

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