Thomas Joseph Quinn

Thomas Joseph Quinn

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +2 more

109 Laurens Road, Building 4 Suite D, Greenville, SC

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

State and Federal Criminal Defense

48 years | 1,000 cases

55%
DUI and DWI 25%

DUI/DUAC/DWI Defense

48 years | 800 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 47 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas Joseph Quinn

109 Laurens Road, Building 4 Suite D, Greenville, SC, 29607

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Thomas Joseph Quinn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melody | September 08, 2014

BEST LAWYER EVER

I really appreciate what he helped me with. He is a very honest person, anything I ever needed to ask at anytime he was always there to answer. First time I have ever had to have a lawyer and hopefully the last but if anyone ever needs him he is the best!

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Thomas Joseph Quinn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustin Dow

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Chambers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have tried cases side by side with Tom Quinn and he is an excellent trial lawyer and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Kevin Romosca

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Thomas Quinn for at least 15 years. He is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Creech

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Quinn for 15 years. Mr. Quinn is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer-one of the best, if not the best, in the entire state of South Carolina. He is very, very experienced and hard working. He is also a very intelligent attorney who has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the law and court procedure. I would highly recommend him for all criminal defense cases and DUI cases."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've referred clients to Thomas in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Joseph Lyles

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced, skilled, and even-keeled. He also provides excellent service as a mediator."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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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Randy Chambers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Romosca

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Creech

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in SC, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in South Carolina, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

Top 75 DUI Attorneys in South Carolina, National Advocacy Center for DUI Defense

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Quinn Law Office

1999 - 2002

Trial Team Head/Major Crimes, Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office

1995 - 1999

Associate, Moss Law Firm

1992 - 1995

Owner, Quinn Law Office - Beaufort, SC

1989 - 1992

Chief Public Defender, Richland County Public Defender - Columbia, SC

1985 - 1989

Chief Public Defender, Beaufort County Public Defender - Beaufort, SC

Associations

2005 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2005 - Present

South Carolina Center for Equal Justice

Member

2003 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Greenville County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sustaining Member

2001 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sustaining Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Hinojos

Life Sentence

State v. Blackburn

Life sentence

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Education

1978

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of South Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

National District Attorneys College

Cross-Examination

2001

National District Attorneys College

Basic Trial Skills

Languages

English

Activity

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