Thomas J. McClure

Thomas J. McClure

4.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Delafield, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +6 more

P.O. Box 180407, Delafield, WI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 45 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

McClure Law Offices

P.O. Box 180407, Delafield, WI, 53018

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Thomas J. McClure's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jasmine agape | April 03, 2026 | Criminal Defense

Bad

He not a good lawyer.he bad with communication, don’t stay in contact and he try to rush the job he not for the people he work with the da don’t trust him

Posted by Jason | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, Fair, and Affordable Legal Representation!

Attorney Thomas McClure did an excellent job, for a fair price, getting all charges dismissed against our son. Tom worked diligently and skillfully for over a year until every false and vicious accusation against our son was debunked and thrown out of TRO court, the school investigation, and fina...lly criminal court. As a kind, professional, effective advocate for his client, we wholeheartedly recommend Attorney McClure as the right choice for anyone who seriously needs a great lawyer. God bless!

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's a FRAUD.

He talks a great game during consultation about an approach/plan on your situation to instill full confidence in his abilities. I spent $5000 on Tom to represent me on a criminal case in Racine County and to say the least he's a complete fraud. He did absolutely nothing in the case and has no sway ...with the DA. He lacks knowledge on law as a whole and his communication is nonexistent. When you do speak with him, he's very sarcastic and thinks he knows it all. There were many times when he was late to appearances and when it was time to schedule the next one, he would push it out as far as possible. I sat in jail for 16 months and he did nothing to try and get my bail lowered despite my many requests to try and do so. All in all I would NOT recommend his services if you are looking for any legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Would not hire

Thomas is currently representing a family member of mine and I would not recommend to hire him as a criminal defense attorney. It has been about a year since he was hired and nothing but pushed back court dates. He has only been to visit 1x within the year he was hired. Whenever you call he has no ne...w information and tells nothing but lies! Attitude is also terrible! Thomas communication is horrible and he definitely screens his calls. Just would not recommend!

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hired for Criminal Defense

I hired Thomas McClure in March of 2021 on a extensive criminal case. He has a very good way of talking to persuade you to believe that he is able to help in a criminal case. He appeared in court via zoom for the first 3 court dates. The judge started to get a little ticked off at him due to his lack... of appearance in court. The 4th hearing I went to court being made aware Mr. McClure has not updated his license the state of Wisconsin and at this time he was unable to represent me. It took him 2 months to be within good standing with the state board to practice law again. He ensured me that he was the right fit for my case and could help. I would make multiple requests that he come and see me in jail due to the lack of communication and appearance in court. This became a huge issue as his client and to the judge. It made me look terrible in court that he lost his license and never once showed up to court in the last 2 years. Being his client, I had many questions regarding my criminal case that he could not answer. He would always re direct my questions with (I will have to ask my legal team and get back to you). He would never get back to me. I would have to have my wife call him 2-3 times a week to try to mediate my questions to receive answers. The judge finally ordered Mr. McClure appear in court at our next hearing due to his lack of attendance. I paid in full for Mr. McClure to represent me and give me proper counsel. He is a complete fraud and took my money. Never appeared in court and came to visit me 2 times , out of over 15 request to see me in 2 years. I am very disappointed , I spent a ton of money and ended up firing him last month (October 2022). He has no experience in criminal law. Mr. McClure has no knowledge of criminal cases or fighting for a client on a criminal case. He has showed a terrible pattern of giving excuses not only to me as his client, but to the judges as well. Unfortunately I am now left with no counsel and I am out of all of my money I paid him to provide me with proper counsel. I would recommend no one to hire Mr. McClure for any criminal case unless you want to be left with no counsel at all. He has made a complete joke of me and disrespected the judge on my case so bad that I had no choice but to fire him. When you hire a attorney, you are putting your faith and trust in them to represent you to the best of there ability. Mr. McClure has shown complete disregard for the judges and for me as his client. I was not going to write a review but I hope me telling my story will help someone to not be put in the same position that I have been put in being left with no counsel and out all of my money!!

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Thomas J. McClure's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Judge

General practice lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas McClure is a very capable and skilled attorney. I knew Tom before I myself went to law school. I have known of Tom's professional work and results for over three decades, often recommending him to clients needing help in personal injury, criminal, contracts, litigation of all sorts, including traffic matters. When I came out of law school 10 years ago, as a second career graduate, I found Tom more than willing to act as a career mentor. His range of knowledge and procedure is epic and always growing. He is always personable and professional with others. I am aware of the respect and admiration judges and other attorneys have for Tom's expertise and his always "give more than you have to" work ethic for his clients, the high level of client service and his consistently excellent results in court. He is the high caliber of attorney that clients and colleagues in the legal profession respect and admire. I would recommend him to anyone."

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William Hayes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Tom for over 30 years. First, as a prosecutor in the District Attorney's office, and the for last many years as a fellow practicing attorney in private practice. Over the years Tom and I have participated in representing clients who were involved in the same matter. These cases were long, difficult, and complex, and required a great deal of skill and judgment. I can say without hesitation in each of those instances his clients were very pleased with the work that he did for them. Tom is a very knowledgeable and skilled lawyer, whose negotiating skills, I believe, are second to none. To every person who is looking for a highly skilled lawyer, who will work hard for them and always give it his all, I can recommend Tom McClure without reservation."

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William Hayes

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in WI, 2015

updated on 04/03/2015

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Who's Who In America, Marquis Who's Who

1998

Who's Who In American Law, Marquis Who's Who

Work Experience

1997 - 2021

Attorney/Owner, McClure Law Offices

1992 - 1997

Senior Partner/Co-Owner, Osinga & McClure, S.C.

1988 - 1992

Associate Attorney, McLario Law Offices

1985 - 1988

Insurance Defense Attorney, deVries, Vlasak & Schallert S.C.

1982 - 1982

Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office

1982 - 1985

Assistant District Attorney, Rock County District Attorney's Office

1981 - 1982

Assistant District Attorney, Washington County District Attorney's Office

1980 - 1980

Prosecutor, Racine County District Attorney

1979 - 1980

Intern Prosecutor, West Allis City Attorney's Office

1979 - 1979

Law Clerk, Milwaukee City Attorneys Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Waukesha County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Milwaukee Bar Association

Affiliate Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, General Practice Section

Member

2017 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Litigation Section

Member

2012 - Present

Alliance Defending Freedom

Affiliate Attorney

1992 - Present

The Rutherford Institute

Affiliate Attorney

Education

1980

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

St. Norbert College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

November 3, 2020 CLE 1.0 Hr Webinar

"Personal Injury: How To Request And Subpoena Smartphone Evidence"

2020

March 13, 2020 3.5 Hours CLE Webinar

"Ethics: Attorney Use Of Smartphones And Tablets"

2020

February 25, 2020 CLE 1.5 Hours Webinar

"Advanced Strategies For Negotiating Claims With Insurance Companies"

2019

November 13, 2019 2.0 Hours CLE Live Presentation Holiday Inn Riverside, Milwaukee, WI

"Plaintiff Personal Injury From Start To Finish (Liability Statutes/Law Of Damages)"

2019

June 25, 2019 CLE 1.0 Hr Webinar

"Attorneys Ethics and Smartphones: Practical Compliance Guide"

2019

December 31, 2019 1.0 Hr CLE Webinar

"Legal Ethics Update"

2019

December 20, 2019 1.5 Hours CLE Live Presentation Hiliday Inn, Milwaukee, WI

"The Rules Of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit(Understanding Hearsay/Handling Email/Social Media/ESI)"

2018

November 29, 2018 CLE 2.0 Hours Live In Person Seminar Presentation Holiday Inn Riverside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"Personal Injury From A To Z: Fundamentals Of Local Procedure/Legislative, Case Law And Regulatory Trends And Developments""

2018

February 6, 2018 CLE 1.5 Hours Webinar

"Smartphone and Text Evidence in Personal Injury Litigation"

2017

November 8, 2017 CLE 1.5 Hours Webinar

"Authenticating Social Media and Email Evidence"

2017

May 24, 2017 CLE 1.5 Hours Webinar

"Artful Use of Objections in Depositions and Trial"

Publications

2021

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "The Catalyst: How To Change Anyone's Mind"

2021

National Business Institute Legal Ethics and Social Media: The Latest Rules and Guidance

2020

NBI National Business Institute Personal Injury: How To Request and Subpoena Smartphone Evidence

2020

NBI National Business Institute Ethics: Attorney Use Of Smartphones And Tablets

2019

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity And Free Expression In Education"

2019

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "Weed Inc. : The Truth About THC, the Pot Lobby and the Commercial Marijuana Industry"

2019

Wisconsin Lawyer What's The Buzz? 2018 Farm Bill

2019

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "The AI Advantage: How To Put The Artificial Intelligence Revolution To Work""

2019

National Business Institute Attorneys Ethics and Smartphones: Practical Compliance Guide

2019

NBI National Business Institute "Attorney Ethics: Small Mistakes Can Lead To Big Problems" October 30, 2019 CLE 3 Hr Webinar

2018

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "Lincoln's Boys: John Hay, John Nicolay and the War for Lincoln's Image"

2018

Wisconsin Lawyer Book Review "What's To Become of The Legal Profession"

2018

National Business Institute Personal Injury A To Z: Fundamentals of Local Procedure/Trends and Developments

2017

National Business Institute Artful Use of Objections in Depositions and Trial

2017

National Business Institute Authenticating Social Media and Email Evidence

Languages

English

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