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Thomas A Foley
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Biography
Thomas A. Foley has been practicing law since 1989. His practice is devoted entirely to criminal defense. Mr. Foley defends all types of criminal cases, ranging from First Degree Murder to DUI. Mr. Foley is licensed in Delaware and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Foley is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Foley graduated from Miami University in 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he subsequently was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. Following an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Thomas Foley studied law at the University of Detroit School of Law. After graduating cum laudein 1989, Mr. Foley served as a prosecutor with the Delaware Department of Justice until 1995, when he entered private practice.
Mr. Foley is married. He and his family live in Wilmington.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
36 years
DUI and DWI
25%
36 years
Juvenile Law
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Delaware for 36 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Thomas A Foley's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Juvenile
Posted by Carmella | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Tom Foley is your man for the job
My daughter had an incident that involved alcohol & weed, her friends & parents. An embarrassing situation to say the least. I interviewed 3 attorneys and Tom was my man for the job. Tom is concise, organized and confident in his work. His legal fees were very reasonable. The case was dropp...
Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015 | Juvenile
I would recommend him without any reservations
I retained him to represent my child who was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong person. Mr. Foley is extremely competent and took control of the courtroom. He worked out the best outcome possible -- to the point where the judge told other defendants in the courtroom to watch and ...
Thomas A Foley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Tom going back many years to when he was a prosecutor in the AG's office. A tough litigator, he has carried that experience into criminal defense. I have referred several clients to him because I know they will get good, solid advice and representation. Tom is a great asset to our legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Delaware Lawyers, Delaware Today
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
2013
Top Lawyer, Delaware Today
2004
William Killen Memorial Award, Delaware Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
1989 - 1995
Deputy Attorney General, Delaware Department of Justice
Associations
2017 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
American Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Delaware State Bar Association
Member
Delaware Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Education
1989
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Miami University (Ohio)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2022
ZOffice and Trial Practice
ZOffice and Trial Practice - CLE Attended
2022
The Impact of a Criminal Conviction
The Impact of a Criminal Conviction - CLE Attended
2022
The Ethics of Venting
The Ethics of Venting - CLE Attended
2022
The 2022 Legislative Caselaw Update
The 2022 Legislative Caselaw Update - CLE Attended
2022
Supreme Court Review 2022
Supreme Court Review 2022 - CLE Attended
2022
Limiting Trial Court Sanctions
Limiting Trial Court Sanctions - CLE Attended
2022
How the CAC Interviewer Can Help
How the CAC Interviewer Can Help - CLE Attended
2022
Ethics Update
Ethics Update - CLE Attended
2022
Ethical Obligations Associated with Cybercrime
Ethical Obligations Associated with Cybercrime - CLE Attended
2022
A Higher Bar: How to exceed client expectations
A Higher Bar: How to exceed client expectations - CLE Attended
2021
DSBA - Fundamentals of Crim Law
DSBA - Fundamentals of Crim Law - CLE Attended
2021
Conservatorships: They're not That Innocent
Conservatorships: They're not That Innocent - CLE Attended
2021
An Interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr -
An Interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr - CLE Attended
2016
Superior Court Trial Practice Forum
DUI Fundamentals
2015
Delaware State Bar Association
Running a Solo Practice
2015
Delaware Pre-Admission Conference
Annual Speaker
Languages
English