David Hansen Thomas

I have never considered myself to be ignorant of the law. But that was exactly the situation that I was in when I had a knock on my front door at 6 AM. On the other side of that door I found 6 FBI Agents in bullet proof vests carrying automatic weapons, and one local police officer dressed in swat ...gear. I was being arrested for a part time hourly position that I held. In my position I could see some Income Tax dealings that were obviously wrong. I sent the billing out, collected the money and sent letters of receipt as I was instructed by the owner. I was in the lowest point in my life at 70 years old. I was in California and the charges were in Boston. Finding a lawyer was my first priority, and again had no experience in this effort. My daughter is a lawyer and she immediately began a search for an attorney that could represent me in Federal Court, had White Collar crime experience and was available. She found Dave Thomas in Columbus Ohio. The two of them had a brief phone call and she was convinced he was the right guy for the job. A week later I met Dave in Boston. I was still in a state of confusion and denial. My first meeting with Dave was a blur as this event was still so fresh. He explained the charges to me and laid out a path that involved a guilty plea and three years of working with the prosecutors. At no time during my relationship with Dave, did I ever feel that I wasn't receiving the best possible care for the situation I was in. Dave and I met via phone, email and face to face several times. Each time I gained confidence and easily put my trust in Dave's hands. I learned about self denial via Dave's counsel and prep for the events that laid ahead. It has been more than four years since my arrest. If it had not been for Dave, my wife, my family and friends I would have never made it through this process. I whole heartedly recommend Dave Thomas and his brilliant assistant Katie Walrubenstein for your needs.

I have known Dave since I was a law clerk (more years ago than I’d care to count). To this day he is who I go to and refer people to for any question involving defending a criminal allegation, especially white collar criminal defense. He is experienced, respected throughout the Ohio and federal court... systems, zealous, and defends every case he has expertly. Moreover, he truly embodies client-centered defense. He goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients understand the charges they are facing, the potential consequences (both direct and collateral), and takes as much time as is needed to address his clients’ needs, and concerns. I always know when I refer someone to Dave, they will have the best possible outcome for whatever they are facing.

Dave examined the evidence submitted in my case and laid out my options. He suggested what he thought was the best option for me, but then left the final call to me, saying he would fight for me no matter what I decided. He kept me informed at every step so I was always prepared for what was to com...e. If you need someone in your corner, Dave's your guy!

Hands down Dave is the best lawyer! Probably one of the best criminal defense lawyer in America. He knows what he is doing, and will reassure you so many times when you are stressing. He understands what many of his clients went through and he is there for them through email, phone and by text. Liter...ally the best support system. He is the best person you can open up to about your case!

We interviewed other lawyers in what was a very serious criminal matter. We found David to have so many different attributes with artful strategies unlike the other lawyers. David is very bright, articulate, ethical and professional, so as a family making a decision to engage him, we trusted him impl...icitly to bring about a positive outcome. He was our advcate throughout the process and dedicated to ensure our case would be dropped as expediently as possible and he acheived that goal. He was communicative and responsive without delay. He is a respected lawyer by his peers and more importantly by prosecutors! Skillful, we highly recommend him!