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Thomas Payne
About Thomas
Biography
MY BACKGROUND
My name is Thomas Payne. I grew up in Southern New Jersey directly across the river from Philadelphia. I attended college at Rutgers University, where I received my Bachelor’s degree. In between starting and finishing my undergraduate studies at Rutgers, I enlisted and spent four years in the United States Air Force, from which I was honorably discharged and received full GI bill benefits. This allowed me to complete my undergraduate studies and attend Rutgers Law School, from where I graduated in 1987.
LEGAL CAREER
I accepted a job at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office that summer, and I worked there for six years, gaining valuable experience in criminal defense work. After a brief period of time doing insurance defense work, I went out on my own in 1997 and have been a solo practitioner since then. Although during this time I have practiced and continue to practice in few other areas of the law, it is criminal defense that has always been and is still my passion.
- B.A. Rutgers University
- J.D. Rutgers University Law School
- Honorably Discharged from US Air Force
- Experienced defense attorney
- 6 years with Miami Dade County Public Defender's Office.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 38 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Thomas Payne
815 Ponce De Leon Blvd Fl 2, Coral Gables, FL, 33134-3056
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Posted by Yoel Pelletier | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A lawyer worth hiring!
Mr. Payne has represented me various times & not once has he disappointed. He is professional, regal & knows how to handle things correctly. He gets his point across in trial & fights for his clients passionately. I would 100% recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Rene Martinez | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
One of the best!
Thomas Payne is an excellent attorney that helped me out when I was facing some real serious charges. He is honest and dedicated and gives it his all when he is representing you, I truly recommend mend him to anyone that needs a very good attorney to represent them in court.
Posted by Roberto | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great, carrying, lawyer who fights for you!
MR. Payne represented me in a few cases I was wrongfully accused. Honest, carrying, straight forward fighter with a heart. I have recommended him to several people who have also had great outcomes and happy with his work. I would HIGHLY recommend him.
Posted by Ileana V. | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable & professional
Mr. Payne is amazing. He is an honest & caring professional who made genuine effort representing my son in court. He won a very difficult case! I want to say that he always responded immediately to any of my concerns . I really recommend him wholeheartedly!
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer who knows his stuff
Well Mr.Payne represented me for a v.o.p. which I could not bond out and was in jail for 45 days wrongly accused he got my v.o.p. dropped along with all court costs and probation dropped great lawyer
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Experience
Education
1987
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor