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Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth
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Thomas D. S. Farnsworth was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa. Thomas received a Bachelor of Business Administration, in Finance, from the University of Iowa and the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. During Thomas' undergraduate experience he clerked at a local law firm and worked as a pretrial interviewer for the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa. In 2004 Thomas began the accelerated program in at the University of Iowa College of Law and graduated in December of 2006. While in law school Thomas was licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to work as a prosecuting legal intern. Thomas worked as a prosecuting legal intern from May 2005 through December 2006 in Johnson County, Iowa. As an intern he prosecuted simple misdemeanor cases including traffic violations, alcohol offenses, thefts, and assaults. Thomas also assisted in the prosecution indictable related offenses such as Operating While Intoxicated, thefts, embezzlement, and assaults. Thomas began his criminal defense career after passing the bar in 2007. He opened Farnsworth Law Office in 2018.
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Licensed in Iowa for 18 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2007
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103 E. College Suite 209, Iowa City, IA, 52240-4008
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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent service and ALWAYS available
I highly recommend Famsworth Law!!! My son was charged with 2 counts of assault and from my the first time I made a call into the law office, I was extremely happy with how both my son and I were treated by Tom and Tim. I never had to wait long to get a response to any question and I had even when ...
Posted by Ben | May 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above & Beyond in Service & Understanding Clients
I have been a client of Mr. Farnsworth for over a year, and I cannot speak highly enough on the quality of service I received. His entire practice is efficient, understanding, and works 110% to fulfill the best possible outcome. I was in a situation where most attorneys probably would have settled f...
Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent representation
Tom represented me in an OWI case and was able to have my refusal of breath test thrown out, and have the charge brought down to public intoxication. This was the best possible outcome, actually even better than I could have asked for. This was my first ever legal issue and Tom helped guide me throug...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Tom Farnsworth Review
I knew I wanted to be represented by Tom the moment our first phone call ended. He laid everything out for me and was completely honest which made me trust him right away. He talked to me in depth about every question and worry I had throughout the entire process. I could contact him at basically mom...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional, Non-Judgmental OWI Legal Support
Farnsworth Law helped me out of a tough spot. While in Iowa City for a football weekend, I was arrested for OWI with a .10 BAC. It was by far one of the worst moments of my life that to this day a year later I am still ashamed about. Thomas answered my call the next day, empathetically listened to...
Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom Farnsworth is a careful and intelligent attorney who cares about his clients and is passionate about obtaining fair, just and reasonable results. In my early career I considered Tom a mentor, but only after I became an OWI prosector myself did I recognize the true depth and breadth of his talents. I unhesitatingly recommend Tom to those in need of someone they can trust to obtain the best result possible in the circumstances."
"Tom Farnsworth is easily in the top tier of criminal defense lawyers in the eastern half of the state. I have known him for several years and he is a respected and effective advocate for his clients. If I knew anyone in criminal trouble in his area, I would refer them to him without hesitation."
"Tom Farnsworth is a terrific lawyer and an acknowledged OWI/Drunk Driving expert within the legal community."
"I have known Tom for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of DUI/OWI practice and criminal defense generally. He is routinely my go-to for referrals in Eastern Iowa. I would recommend his services to anyone with a criminal charge without hesitation."
"Farnsworth is far and away the best attorney around Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. He is very well respected by the Judges, fellow lawyers, and the District Attorneys. He knows his stuff and fights hard for his clients. You would be lucky to have him as your lawyer. My go to guy in all of Iowa."
"I count Tom among a select few attorneys in the state to whom I would refer a friend or family member accused of OWI for representation. These cases demand zealous advocacy across a range of disciplines - search and seizure, field sobriety and chemical testing. I know Tom to be an expert in these areas. I know he gets results. Every referral I make to him comes back and thanks me for the connection. That says so much about him. If you or anyone you care about is accused of OWI or any other criminal matter in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas, then you would be hard pressed to find a better attorney. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"Tom is well known and widely respected by fellow criminal defense attorneys across the state of Iowa. His breadth of knowledge, tenacity, experience, and trial skills truly set Tom apart. I value his legal opinions. I am happy I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with Tom, both as a colleague and as a friend, over the course of several years of criminal defense conferences. I highly recommend Tom Farnsworth and would not hesitate to refer a friend or a family member to him."
"Tom possesses the most important characteristics in a great lawyer: work ethic; intelligence; and character. I would refer him a criminal or DUI matter in the blink of an eye."
"Tom and I have worked together on matters. He is the first person I contact to work together on a major case, to ask questions, and discuss legal issues. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Eastern Iowa."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been practicing criminal defense law for 35 years. I became acquainted with Tom through a criminal defense lawyer association and served on a board with him. Developing out of that relationship we began to refer clients to each other as we practice about 125 miles apart. I am very careful about referring clients to other attorneys and rarely do so but I do not hesitate to refer to Tom. I have gotten nothing but glowing reports back from those that I have referred to him. I rely on him for his advise and experience with criminal defense issues I encounter. He gets to the point on legal issues, has a great sense of humor and a dedicated family person. Without reservation, I recommend Tom."
"Tom is well known in the corridor area as one of the go-to guys for OWI and criminal defense. I'd recommend Tom any day."
"Tom is a zealous advocate for his clients. When it comes to knowledge of Iowa's OWI laws, he is second to none!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is thorough, detailed and intelligent. He is the one of the best (if not the best) OWI/DUI practitioners in Eastern Iowa. When I have clients who need criminal defense help in Eastern Iowa I always send them to Tom!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Certificate of Completion- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Platt and Associates
2011
Certificate of Competency, DataMaster DMT & Breath Alcohol, Mary Catherine McMurry and Charles J. Rathburn
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Farnsworth Law PLC
2007 - 2018
Attorney, Eastern Iowa Criminal Defense
2005 - 2006
Prosecuting Legal Intern licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court, Johnson County Attorney's Office, State of Iowa
2003 - 2004
Pretrial Interviewer, Sixth Judicial District of Iowa
Associations
2018 - Present
Iowa Association for JusticeChair of Criminal Core Group
2018 - Present
6th Judicial Nominating CommissionElected Attorney Member
2016 - Present
National College of DUI Defensemember
2015 - Present
Johnson County 6th Judicial Magistrate and District Assoication Judge Appointing CommissionElected attorney member
2013 - Present
Board of Govenor of the Iowa Association for JusticeAt large
2013 - Present
Iowa Association of JusticeCriminal Core Group
2007 - Present
Iowa State Bar Associationmember
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneysmember
2007 - Present
Johnson County Iowa Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Ke...
Felon in possession of firearm- Dismissed
Education
2006
University of Iowa College of Law
JD
N/A
University of Iowa and the Henry B. Tippie College of Business
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2019
Midwest Regional Confernece of Student Legal Services
Cross-Examing Police Officers in Drunk Driving Cases
2018
2018 Iowa Association for Justice Criminal Law Seminar
Intersection of Criminal Law and Family Law
2016
Rotary Club of Iowa City
A Birds Eye View of the Criminal Justice System in Johnson County
2016
Iowa Association For Justice Family Law Seminar
Intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law
2014
Iowa Association of Justice 40th Annual Convention
The True Cost an OWI: Liberty; Money; and Wheels.
Publications
2016
Iowa Association for Justice Annual Family Law Seminar
Intersection of Criminal Law and Family Law
2013
Iowa Association of Justice Annual Convention
The True Cost of an OWI: Liberty, Wheels and Money
Languages
English
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Q&A
If someone had a BAC at 1.4 not merandized or booked had to provide a blood test and wait two prior DUI’s what will
27 Jul 2020
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If I’ve got a dui and get another in another state but they are both pending what will happen?
13 Jul 2020
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Want to pay my ticket but I don't want them to take my license I'm a essential worker this is my first speeding ticket
28 Apr 2020