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Thomas P Ramstack Esq.
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Biography
I am the owner and editor of The Legal Forum and the weekly email newsletter Legal Forum News. I have handled criminal defense and workers compensation cases. I also have written on a wide variety of legal issues, everything from constitutional law to government regulation to environmental law.
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10%-10%
Payment Methods
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
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Location
The Legal Forum
800 4th Street SW, No. N517, Washington, DC, 20024
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Thomas P Ramstack Esq.'s Reviews
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Posted by Muhammad Tariq Younas Advocate | November 06, 2025 | Civil Rights
Nice and sover lawyer
I appreciate your clear and practical guidance on this complex civil rights issue. Your approach reflects a deep understanding of procedural and substantive aspects. As a practicing lawyer myself, I find your contribution both informative and professionally enriching.
Thomas Ramstack
Replied last November 06, 2025Thank you. I couldn’t be happier with your review.
Posted by Stacy | July 20, 2025
Thomas
Well, he’s truly the only one who responded to me and I’m still in dire need of a lawyer but he’s not in my state so that’s why I wish he could’ve been but he was awesome. Thanks.
Posted by Danielle | March 10, 2025
Very satisfied
He was very specific. down to the point. act like he cared. He even gave me phone numbers and I appreciate the time you took to do all that. Seeing is nobody else would lift a finger to help me
Posted by Scott | November 21, 2024
Respectfully no fluff
He voluntarily answered my legal question very informatively, which has been weighing on my mind now I'm able to focus on the main issue in my case. Thank you Sir
Posted by Kristofer | August 19, 2024
Great source of information, and very professional
Answered all my questions in a timely manner and was very helpful. Recommended to all
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Experience
Honors
2024
2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, D.C. Bar
2008
Dateline Award, Society of Professional Journalists
2002
volunteer of the year, D.C. Employment Justice Center
Work Experience
2020 - Present
contract attorney, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
2015 - Present
owner/editor, The Legal Forum
2000 - 2009
legal affairs reporter/ad hoc legal advisor, The Washington Times
1991 - 1995
contract public defender, District of Columbia Public Defender Service
Associations
2014 - Present
D.C. Bar real media sectionMember
1990 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
D.C. Bar Ethics Opinion
Education
1978
University of Kansas
B.S., B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2008
Washington Journal
C-Span
Publications
2015
Koehler Books
Boston's Bloody Marathon
2015
Reuters
Fox News Terrorism Analyst Ordered Jailed After Lying About CIA Ties
2015
Reuters
Hearing for accused 9/11 plotters weighs alleged government meddling
2015
Reuters
Lawyer for accused 9/11 plotter alleges mistreatment at Guantanamo
2014
Reuters
Defense says Guantanamo detainee is soldier, exempt from war crimes
1999
legal manual on OSHA law and regulations
Cases and Materials on Occupational Safety and Health Law
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
How do I get charges that im already been charged off dismissed and how do I go after the cop
01 Apr 2026
Q&A
“Can he get home confinement instead of jail on weak aggravated battery charge in Coles County?”
01 Apr 2026
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What's my legal rights for compensations against the police for false arrest and brutality?
30 Mar 2026