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Thomas F McGuire III
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Biography
Thomas McGuire is a battle-hardened defense attorney. There is only one way to get battle hardened. That is survive the ordeal of many trials where clients are facing significant prison time and the defendant is claiming his innocence. After several of such trials, the defense attorney gains invaluable trial experience that will benefit future clients. There is something else that a battle hardened attorney has that only comes through many trials, and that is the ability to cross examine witnesses to show that their testimony is not as reliable as the prosecution says it is. Also, the prosecutors know which defense attorneys will actually take a case to trial no matter how bad things look.
Originally a prosecutor and civil injury attorney from New Jersey, Mr. McGuire moved to Pensacola, Florida where he practiced criminal law in the public defenders office for 10 years and in civil practice for 12 years gaining valuable experience in in civil and criminal litigation.
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Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Panhandle Defense Firm
314 S Baylen St, Ste 111, Pensacola, FL, 32502
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Thomas F McGuire III's Reviews
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Posted by Taylor | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great!
Tom is a great lawyer he is very smart he worked hard on my case and he would talk to me anytime whether it was nighttime or on the weekends anytime I called he answered I highly recommend this lawyer. He is a lifesaver pick him and you won’t regret it!
Posted by Christian | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
All around great legal action
Thomas McGuire has been beyond helpful working on my case. I was looking at a hefty sentence and he got me time served. I feel like he was more than capable and knowledgeable on the laws and in the court room. He treated me like one of his family members. I have recommended to many others. They have ...
Posted by Melanie | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
We couldn't be happier with our attorney!
Being in a situation where you need an attorney can be a very stressful time. Mr. McGuire was great from the first meeting to the last court date. He treated us and our son with respect and presented the best possible case for us. Should we ever need an attorney again, he will be our first call. We w...
Posted by Lisa | April 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommend
Attorney McGuire was hired to handle a 21 year old criminal case for me. He was professional, open-minded and well prepared. He did an amazing job and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Olivia | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Conscientious and Professional
My son was in a bad situation, and Mr. Mcguire was honest about the situation, but helped him get the best possible outcome by thinking 'outside the box' on the situation. Not only that, but right before court he answered or returned calls on the weekend to assure me when we had court on Monday. I...
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Panhandle Defense Firm
1996 - 2006
Public Defender, Florida State Public Defender
1984 - 1996
Prosecuting Attorney, Salem County Prosecutor's Office
Education
1984
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Saint Joseph's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts