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Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 29
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ost is a strong advocate and a knowledgable attorney. He is a great lister and will make sure you understand everything about your case."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tom Ost is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"
Family Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tom Ost is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"