Thomas P Silis

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Thomas P Silis

4.9
26 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Business

113 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA

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About Thomas

Biography

Aggressive Attorney With 25 Years Of Experience. Call Today!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

40%
Business 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

Silis & Associates, Pllc

113 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA, 22314-3001

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Online Presence

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Thomas P Silis's Reviews

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Posted by Brian | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tom is a superb, top notch child custody and divorce Lawyer!

Tom was extremely knowledgeable, and compassionate during my highly contested child custody and divorce case. The advice Tom gave me was dead on, and guided me through this rough long period that no one wishes on anyone. Tom is a great negotiator but a fierce trial attorney that blew me away in cou...rt when it was necessary. Tom fights very hard and looked out for my best interest every step of the way. I never had a need for an attorney before my divorce and custody case but I was lucky to land an extremely talented, and professional attorney such as Tom Silis. Thank You Tom for being so compassionate, representing me extremely well, and winning all my arguments in court. You’re the gold standard in my book!

Posted by Eric | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great personal touch

I have not needed a lawyer but a few times in my life. And in each instance after judgment had been passed I always wondered if my lawyer did all he could. It was an unfounded suspicion of their level of expertise and ability to talk and deal with the prosecutor. However, most recently I fou...nd myself in need of legal assistance. Silis and Associates were referred to me by a friend. Upon my initial consultation I really felt like I had someone on my side and that I was in good hands. The entire staff in the office has been professional, knowledgeable, accommodating and AVAILABLE!!! I met with Tom directly and his knowledge of the law and confidence of a particular outcome was very comforting. Well came my day in court and Tom helped to relax me and went to work. Initially I thought I would be there all day however within about an hour or so I was leaving the courthouse, with a favorable outcome and a GREAT start to my weekend. Thanks Tom!!! Please pass to your entire staff many thanks and appreciation for the accommodating and professional manner in which they dealt with me.

Posted by James | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding !!!

I hired Silis and Associates because they came highly recommended, and I'm glad I did. I gave Tom a complex divorce action. I had filed in one state, she filed here in VA. To make it more complex, she filed in Fairfax, we live in Alexandria... So, Tom and his crew diligently researched the law an...d found previous case law that defines "residency" which can be different from domicile. We had moved here about a year before we separated... She had made no overt actions to make VA her permanent state of residence. Her side went for my throat... Tom and his associates sifted through all the "stuff" and provided sound legal advise the entire time. We went to a hearing contesting the validity of her filing... and we won! Her divorce action was dismissed... Now off to the other state to finish the divorce.... Thank you Tom, and your entire team, for your dedication and attention to detail.... If you need a fantastic attorney... I recommend you go to Thomas Silis, Old Town Alexandria, VA...

Posted by Vick | April 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very knowledgable, dependable, and caring attorney..

I hired Mr Silis to defend me in a protective order case. He was professional, knowledgable, caring and thorough. Tom won my case for me. I will definitely hire him again if the need arises,

Posted by Jorge | March 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

My wife and I have a great and loving relationship but sometimes arguments happen that get out of hand. In our family an argument that involves the police and a lawyer is the exception and not the norm. To make a long story short, our argument involved the police and my wife ended up getting arrested.... I hired Tom Silis to represent her in the matter. Silis was amazing. He did such a great job that the prosecutor decided to drop the case. We have since then decided to use him for help on other matters like helping us set up an LLC. Bottom line, if you're in northern virginia and you need a lawyer, hire Tom Silis. He's a great lawyer.

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Thomas P Silis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mcgavock Reed

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Tom is an excellent family lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an elite trial practitioner who is not afraid of tough battles or aggressive opponents. You will be in good hands if you hire Tom."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Sebastian Norton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Silis is an exceptionally skilled attorney and committed advocate for his clients. If I feel that I need expert advice on a complicated legal matter, I pick up the phone and call Tom. I highly recommend his services."

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Michael Callahan

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom is a skilled litigator and negotiator who gets great results for his clients. He is also a very ethical and courteous lawyer and a good guy."

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Trevor Anderson

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"A powerful ally to have in any situation: After working closely with Tom for over two years I can say, without question, that he is one of the most passionate and effective litigators that I have ever seen. Expertly skilled and fiercely loyal to his clients, Tom works tirelessly to always protect their interests and is never intimidated when the odds seem against him. No matter what type of case you may find yourself embroiled in, whether it be criminal, domestic, business, civil-- there is no better way to arm yourself for battle than to call Tom."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Andrews

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is one of the most tenacious lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any family-law issue in Northern Virginia."

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Shelly Collette

Family lawyer

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Raymond Shank

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Benjamin Andrews

Personal injury lawyer

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Jessica Beatty

Family lawyer

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Trevor Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

Top attorney, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal, Silis & Associates

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Regan Halperin & Long

Associations

2003 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2001 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Naseer v. Moghal

Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of the Fairfax County Circuit Court

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Education

1999

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

George Washington University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Greek

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