William D. Thompson Jr.

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William D. Thompson Jr.

also known as Bill Thompson, Thompson Law

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Clarks Summit, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

604 North State Street, First Floor, Clarks Summit, PA

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About William

Biography

DO NOT speak with the police until you have consulted an experienced criminal defense attorney.

DO NOT speak with the police until you have consulted an experienced criminal defense attorney.

DO NOT speak with the police until you have consulted an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Experienced criminal defense attorney with almost 20 years of experience in the courts of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

16 years | 15 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

Experienced criminal defense attorney with almost 20 years of experience in the courts of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

16 years | 15 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thompson Law

604 North State Street, First Floor, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411

billthompsonlaw.com/

Online Presence

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William D. Thompson Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

All Charges Dropped!!

My experience with attorney William Thompson came at one of the most difficult times of my life, as I’m sure it is for most seeking a criminal defense attorney. Being wrongfully accused of four felonies was terrifying. I had contacted multiple other attorneys over the phone looking for some type of g...uidance & hope but all they seemed to care about was the money. Feeling truly hopeless I finally spoke to William Thompson & he didn’t bring up the money immediately but rather heard the desperation in my voice & told me to gather my paperwork & come directly to his office. When I arrived I was so nervous & had no idea what to expect. To my surprise William was very compassionate but also the professional & experienced attorney I needed for such serious charges. I finally felt some hope that maybe I wouldn’t be facing 40 years in prison for something I did not do. When the time came for court my anxiety was through the roof. I had never been in trouble before & had no clue how to speak to a judge. I didn’t know what to expect but William explained everything to me to put my mind at ease. It turned out all my anxiety was for nothing because my lawyer was so good that I never had to speak to the judge. We had multiple court dates over a few months & I never once set foot in a court room. Attorney William Thompson handled absolutely everything. All of my charges were dropped & William even handled the media for me, ensuring they covered my innocence. If you need a criminal attorney I cannot recommend anyone but William Thompson. He truly is excellent at his job.

Posted by Jill | September 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent representation

Attorney Thompson did an amazing job keeping me informed and updated with all legal matters concerning my case. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and was an asset I was lucky to have in my corner fighting for me. You can tell that he took the time to understand my case and my goals as a client. High...ly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thorough, Strategic, and Caring

Bill was an excellent choice in representing me. His knowledge of the law his understanding of the facts and his ability to guide me thru the entire process was outstanding. I am very pleased with Bill and the outcome of my case.

Posted by Sean | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sean I.

I found Mr. Thompson, after browsing a list of recommended lawyers given to me by friends. At the time I had I was dealing with a criminal case for possession of a small amount of marijuana. After giving him my arrest report(officers version of events), I proceeded to tell him my version of events an...d immediately , began telling me the ways he can help my situation. , I was dealing with one other problem of not having funds available until a later date, I explained my problem to him and he worked with me. We worked out a payment plan which left me able to obtain him for services. The consultation itself was amazing, I left his office knowing I found the found the right one. Mind you, I had already been to court with a public defender that came at me with a bunch of offers I didn't wanna accept and asked for a continuance to obtain real representation, rather than someone standing beside me, putting me on a platter for the judge. They were offering me 3-6 months jail time, license suspension and all. That's when I set out to find a lawyer and came across Mr. Thompson. Now, at the day of my scheduled hearing, Mr. Thompson approached me, told me what he was gonna do, which was get this matter reduced to a fine. I sat and waited as he walked into the courtroom, and 5 minutes later i was called in. It was night and day from the door, the judge, prosecutor, and arresting officer even treated me differently. I stood there beside Mr. Thompson, as they proceeded to dismiss everything if I plea out to a fine. Amazing!!! I left that building one of the happiest people alive, still having my freedom, drivers license, and my job...he was truly worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Representation

I asked Bill Thompson to represent me after a few summary offenses and he went to bat from day 1. Never did I feel that the circumstance was not manageable or the most favorable outcome would come to light. Bill was professional, intelligent in the law, and forthcoming in any updates or information... he received. Hopefully I don't need Bill's services again, but would go back without a doubt.

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William D. Thompson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Shane Scanlon

Unknown lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is very diligent and effective. Attorney Thompson fights hard for his clients."

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Jason Mattioli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Malley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Bill demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism, is among the best prepared lawyers and cross examines witness more thoroughly than almost any other attorney I've ever had the privilege to watch in action. You're in very good hands with Bill Thomson."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top Attorney in North America, Top Attorneys of North America

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of William D. Thompson

2005 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, Lackawanna County Court Of Common Pleas

2004 - 2005

Certified Legal Intern, Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Court Of Common Pleas Of Wayne County

2000 - 2002

Financial Control Representative, Alliance Capital Management

1999 - 2000

Letter of Credit Specialist II, Fleet Boston Financial

1998 - 1999

Executive Assistant, Institute of International Education

Associations

2012 - Present

Lackawanna County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

2011 - Present

Lackawanna County Bar Association

2007 - Present

National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Dilworth

Withdrawal of Felony and Misdemeanor charges

Commonwealth v. Garcia

Acquittal

Commonwealth v. Covage

ALL charges withdrawn by the District Attorney

Commonwealth v. Dambrosio

ALL charges withdrawn by District Attorney

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Education

2005

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Scranton

BS - Bachelor of Science

1993

Scranton Preparatory School

Speaking Engagements

2022

Monthly Meeting

Criminal Justice System

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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