Thomas A Foley

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Thomas A Foley

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, DE
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

1905 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE

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About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

36 years

70%
DUI and DWI 25%

36 years

25%
Juvenile Law 5%

36 years

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Delaware for 36 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas A. Foley

1905 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19806

tomfoleylaw.com

Thomas A Foley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jared | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Traffic Accident situation

Mr. Foley is a great overall attorney probably the best criminal defense attorney in Delaware (especially New Castle county area). I had a leaving the scene of accident (misdemeanor), and inattentive driving charge the day after Christmas. He keep me posted on my case every couple weeks and what he w...as going to be doing to try and get me the best possible out come for my case. Overall he got the leaving scene of an accident charge dismissed and inattentive driving charge to a no contest so I can avoid any potential civil suit in the future and got me to take defense driving course to get that charge dismissed as well. Great attorney overall.

Posted by Marc | November 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Hire Tom Foley for your next ticket in Delaware

Tom is a superb professional and if you need an attorney in Delaware you should hire him. We live in New Jersey and on my my son’s drive to school while passing through Delaware he received two tickets. I called multiple attorneys in Delaware and was given either we don’t do traffic tickets to it cou...ld cost a few hundred to a thousand dollars. The money wasn’t this issue. It was more around finding someone to help without us having to go back and forth to Delaware. I searched this site and found Tom. One our first call he offered to send a letter to the court so that we would have more time to sort this out. This was irrespective of whether we hired him or not. He gave me a set price and the next week I hired him. Tom continued to follow-up with us without being asked all the way until the tickets were discharged through confirmation with the court. Thanks Tom…

Posted by Robyn | April 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I'd never go to anyone else again

They say everyone has one in the family,we did. We used to use Joe Hurley who almost always had us settle with a plea deal and charged us a n ton of m ton of money. So he referred us to Tom ,what a breath of fresh air,I'd callhis office after hours and he would always answer the phone. I asked a ton ...of questions and he was happy to answer them all. He got us a better outcome the Joe ever did and he was less then half the price. He's a real person and very intelligent and really knows the legal system..

Posted by Debbie | April 02, 2013 | Expungement

A true and competent professional...

Tom Foley and his competent staff helped our son with the Delaware expungement process for an unfortunate situation that happened as a college student. We appreciate the assistance and counsel we received, the competence demonstrated, and the outstanding communication we experienced during the legal ...process. We are so grateful to have connected with Tom, a true professional. We highly recommend him and his firm!

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Thomas A Foley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory McCauley

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bayard Marin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

Fellow

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

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