Thomas Devlin Sommerville

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Thomas Devlin Sommerville

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

820 North Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

80%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas D. Sommerville P.A.

820 North Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL, 32803

sommervillelaw.com

Thomas Devlin Sommerville's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If Your in need of a Good lawyer Look no further

Thomas sommerville has done an amazing job with my Criminal charges. I was facing up to 17 years in prison for Charges that where very unfair needless to say! I was beyond stressed and worried that these charges would not go away. He worked endlessly and Got me a deal that not only kept me out of pri...son but also could save my professional licensing. I walked away with Misdemeanor charges and probation. I am forever greatful for him, he is understanding and was patient when it came to my financial situation. I will refer him to anyone I know In need of a good lawyer.

Posted by Dan | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

First Class - Hasn't forgot what it's like to care about a client!

Mr. Sommerville was referred to me by a friend as an attorney that could provide excellent representation in a complex, multi-faceted legal situation with potential criminal ramifications. I had made some terrible decisions in the past and was emotionally almost "at the end of my rope." At the tim...e of my consultation, Mr. Sommerville met with me personally (no paralegal first) and listened for almost two hours to MY SIDE of the story. He then agreed to help my and I am pleased to say, navigated waters which without his expertise and caring, would not have ended up well for me. I guess the biggest thing was that he really did care, it wasn't just about the money. When you talk to him, he doesn't have the cold, have to get to the next case or person attitude. He will probably never know how much his being in my corner not only saved my professional career but also my actual life. I will always be indebted.

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Jonathan Wasserman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Tom and our careers have paralleled each other. We both started as government attorneys and entered private criminal defense after many years of govt service. Tom is very bright, a hard worker and has an excellent reputation among his peers, prosecutors and judges. It is for this reason that Tom is the first and only person I refer people to who are seeking representation for a criminal matter in Central Florida."

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Roman Hammes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is a fantastic criminal defense lawyer with a good reputation in the Central Florida legal community. I recommend him"

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Brian Burgoon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tom Sommerville. Tom is an excellent criminal defense attorney, and is extremely well respected in the legal community. He is an extremely effective advocate for his client, and has handled a number of different types of complex criminal cases. Tom is one of the first attorneys I would call if I had a client who needed an Orlando criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Panella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Roman Hammes

Litigation lawyer

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Jonathan Wasserman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Burgoon

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - 2012

Partner, Muller & Sommerville, PA

1997 - 2000

Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender In Orlando

Associations

2010 - Present

George Young Inns of Court

Master

1997 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1997 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1997 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

1997

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1993

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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