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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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 | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Happy Client

We were from out of town and knew no one. We found ourselves in a critical situation that required a criminal defense lawyer. We reached out to Tom Kauffman and he immediately put at us at ease. He described possible outcomes without sugar coating. We left his office optimistic and confident tha...t we had made the right decision to work with Tom. The outcome was positive and we can't thank him enough for his valued advice and service! We have great respect for Tom Kauffman and his associate, Zubin.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense attorney!!

When needing a criminal lawyer and wanting the best, I'd most definitely suggest Mr. Kauffman!! My husband was facing being charged with simple assualt and harassment which we felt he did not commit. We feared that my husband, also on state parole for an incident in his past which he faced similar ch...arges, was surly going to be now facing years in state prison. I walked into Mr. Kauffman's office hoping he would at least be able to get the charges lowered if nothing else. Just from the small amount of time spent discussing the case with him, I thought to myself "This man knows what he's talking about and what he's doing!!" Not only was Mr. Kauffman willing to travel out of Indiana County and help us get my husbands charges lowered.. he did what we thought was impossible and had gotten the charges thrown out and dismissed at his preliminary hearing!! I was also extremely impressed on how not only Mr. Kauffman looked out and did what was best for his client, he was also caring and conciderate about our entire family throughout the ordeal as well!!! I would recommend Mr. Kauffman to any one and to every one in need of criminal defense!!

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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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Zubin Billimoria

Child custody lawyer

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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