Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas

Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas

also known as Jeff Thomas

3.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

217 N. Howard Ave, Ste. 100, Tampa, FL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Contact our Tampa criminal defense lawyer if you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony, contact our Tampa criminal defense attorney at 813-321-7323 for a free consultation.

36 years | 3,500 cases

90%
DUI and DWI 9%

Our Tampa DUI attorney can assist you after you have been arrested for a DUI. If you have been charged with driving while being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please contact our law firm immediately.

36 years | 500 cases

9%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 1%

If you have received a traffic ticket, contact our Tampa traffic offense lawyer for a free consultation.

36 years | 2,000 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas & Paulk, P.A.

217 N. Howard Ave, Ste. 100, Tampa, FL, 33606-1519

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Jeffrey Lawrence Thomas's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Promises never kept after getting my money.

Jeff told me that my case is easy to be dismissed before getting my money. After he got the money, he changed his words and start to state that its hard to be dismissed and I have to accept a deal to plea guilty and lower the charges. Which I did and I regret it now. During my case, he never called m...e for any update, even no update for court date. he waved my right for speedy trial without calling me or explaining to me what is that. Definitely don't recommend him.

Posted by Adam | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Understanding, Discernment and Accountability

Jeff Thomas is a lawyer with extensive understanding that goes further under the surface than i believe most could understand. He handled my case with an intuitive understanding of the judge and true Discernment of what was needed for the judge to allow for the case to turn in good favor. Jeff did an... excellent job representing me and by the time your done doing what he suggests your odds will improve ten fold what it was. Jeff lit the spark to give me a chance to turn my odds to be respectable on most sides of the court room for my Probation Violation. Reinstated no jail time, great job. Much respect and thank again Jeff. In the end I was highly relieved for the situation. Would hire again.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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I hired Jeff Thomas for $10,000, once he took my money he said I was guilty and tried to get me to plea out to a mandatory minimum 3 year sentence. I fired him and a public defender won my case at trial.

Posted by Michael | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pathetic excuse for an Attorney!

Mr. Thomas kept stringing me along by telling me he could get the charges reduced. He never even took the time to read my case until we met for court. The most inept attorney I have ever encountered in my life. I am used to someone being on the ball, having his ducks in a row. What an idiot; I too...k constitutional law in college, and believe I understand it better than him. I was telling him the angles to look for, and he agreed with me. He came to our next meeting and I had to tell the story again. He seemed too busy to give a crap about anything but my money. I have been in sales for 10 years and can tell when someone is bullshitting someone. Unfortunately, I already gave my money to this monkey and couldn't afford to make the same mistake again. So I rode out the wave of ignorance that became my life for the next year. I would have been better off pleading guilty the first day; instead of dragging out the misery along with a second suspension due to time frame. If this does nothing else then keep some other poor sap from pissing into the wind, I have won.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Go with Thomas & Paulk!!!!!

In February 2011, I was stopped by two Tampa Police officers walking around Hyde Park. I had a Miller Lite, open. Apparently if you're not on Bayshore Blvd, during Gasparilla, this is illegal (just FYI). Instead of doing the right thing and informing me, I was thereafter considered a "criminal" for w...alking to S Howard while consuming a beer. Mr. Paulk worked for TEN MONTHS convincing the state attorney of the Tampa Police's corruption and deceit, ultimately resulting in victory. I recommend Mr. Paulk to anyone who wants to win their case and remain informed throughout the entire process.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jeff Thomas for over 10 years and his results speak for themselves. I would recommend that anyone looking for a criminal lawyer take the time to speak with Jeff Thomas. Jeff Thomas only handles criminal cases and he has the experience to help your case as former prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office in Hillsborough County."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s DUI School

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Prosecution School

N/A

Graduate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Evidence School

Work Experience

1997 - 1999

Felony Prosecutor, 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County

Associations

National Association of Criminal Lawyers (NACDL)

Sample of Legal Cases

Robbery Charge

Dismissed

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Education

1997

Stetson University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1993

University of Florida

Languages

English

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