Charles Thomas Jr.

Charles Thomas Jr.

4.1
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Media, PA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Litigation, Intellectual Property

280 N. Providence Rd., Suite 4, Media, PA

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

I have handled hundreds of DUI matters ranging from ARD-eligible first offenses to Felony 1 Aggravated Assault while DUI. Experience includes successful suppression motions, jury, and bench trials.

24 years

50%
Litigation 35%

I am an experienced general litigator, having contested matters at all levels of court -- from the Magisterial District Courts up to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

24 years

35%
Intellectual Property 15%

I represent individuals and businesses protect their creative works and branding with the use of copyright and trademark. I am experienced in all facets of intellectual property protection and litigation.

15 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Charles Thomas Jr.

280 N. Providence Rd., Suite 4, Media, PA, 19063

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Charles Thomas Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Johnny | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Super easy to a satificatory result

I had Mr. Thomas handle a protection order for me. He professionally stepped me through the process, was communicative and kept me in the loop through the entire process, which involved multiple iterations. The protection order worked well. Satisfied client!

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Professional and easy to work with!

Charles was not only able to help me negotiate with my landlords when my small business was in jeopardy, but he was able to get results quickly and always wanted to make sure that he had a thorough understanding of my circumstances so as not to mis communicate anything. If you're looking for someone ...who will represent you accurately and professionally, Charles is your man.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Attorney

Last year I was brought up on over eighty felony counts in Montgomery County. Mr. Thomas did an amazing job. He represented me with vigor and amazing intelligence. The judge at sentencing commented that Mr. Thomas had done an excellent job. Even after giving a full blown confession to the cops, Mr. T...homas was able to work out a sweetheart of a deal. I ended up pleading guilty to two counts, one of which was a misdemeanor. If you want a lawyer that will listen and has your best interest at heart I highly recommend Mr. Thomas.

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Charles Thomas Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Copyright infringement lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cory Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is a talented trial lawyer committed to his clients. His strong interpersonal personal skills are well-suited to the practice of criminal law."

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John Phillips

Copyright infringement lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Thomas are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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David Shrager

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney."

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Thomas Crane

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie knows his stuff - very knowledgeable about criminal law."

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of criminal law."

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Christopher Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Copyright infringement lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard French

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Charlie is great to work with and I highly recommend him."

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Howard Roitman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Matson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles Thomas is the man for Pennsylvania criminal defense."

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A Rushie

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie really knows his stuff when it comes to criminal law, DUI, and DWI. I recommend him very highly."

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Royce Bishop

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I followed Mr. Thomas on blogs and listserves for a long time. He is a true criminal defense attorney and would recommend those accused of crimes to pay him a visit in his area."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Thomas exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and displays a level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law, which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law and a benefit from our inherent desire to provide solutions to problems. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in this forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to help those in need. This Attorney’s experience and knowledge, I believe, demonstrates that there is a desire to provide accurate advice and obtain appropriate results for clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with their legal problems for which we collectively provide useful information, thereby demystifying the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this"

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Howard Lewis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Thomas is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is one of the best attorney's in his field and a credit to the legal profession."

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Leo Mulvihill

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thomas is a straight shooter who'll explain everything clearly and succinctly. On top of that, he's a swell guy with a great sense of humor."

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Forest Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregg Zegarelli

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Other

"I have seen responses by Charles online at AVVO and respect his candor to the person asking the question and his zealousness to assist people with their legal questions."

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Erin Russell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is an incredibly dedicated advocate for his clients. His knowledge of substantive criminal law and the law of criminal procedure is masterful. Charlie is a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer with excellent skills in the courtroom. He places a premium on communicating with his clients, and assisting them in making decisions that are in their best legal interests. I am pleased to recommend Charlie."

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Laura Mcfarland-Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mr. Thomas through a list serve we are both on as well as other social media sites. He is always willing to answer questions and go out of his way to help. If his interactions on-line with other attorneys are an indication of how he interacts with clients, I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Thomas."

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Cory Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Patterson

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Leonard French

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Rick Linn, LLC

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Lee M. Herman, Esq

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Dethlefs-Pykosh Law Group, LLC

2008 - 2010

Owner, Law Office of Charles Thomas

2003 - 2007

Assistant Public Defender, Lancaster County Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2010 - 2011

Chester County Bar Association

2003 - 2008

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Perreault

A precedent setting decision

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Education

2002

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Rider University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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