Thomas Curtis Locke

Thomas Curtis Locke

also known as Locke Law Firm, Thomas Locke

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pearland, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

12234 Shadow Creek Parkway, Building 1, Suite 1104, Pearland, TX

About Thomas

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Locke Law Firm

12234 Shadow Creek Parkway, Building 1, Suite 1104, Pearland, TX, 77584

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Thomas Curtis Locke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Robert | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney

Tom fought my criminal case. He explain the process and helped me answer my questions and all my concerns of everything. I felt taken care of as he will help you, explain, and will defend your case. He cares about your time and knows how the case is affecting you. I am very grateful to him as the cas...e was dismissed before going to trail.

Posted by DL | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!

Tom is an excellent attorney. I cannot thank him enough for all he did for us. After the initial consultation, we knew then and there that we needed him on our side. He is very upfront about the process and any potential outcomes. He will fight for you and will work hard to get the very best results.... Communication is excellent and any and every question we had were promptly answered. The both of them were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Our case was dismissed and lifted a very heavy burden we were facing. Thank you both! Highly recommended!!

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer

My son was wrongfully convicted of a felony. We hired Tom Locke because we knew he would be very thorough and meticulous with our son's case. He guided us and our son through the judicial process and was by our side every step of the way. He was able to get our son's case dismissed. He is an exceptio...nal lawyer and he pays meticulous attention to every detail. We wouldn't have wanted any other lawyer on our son's case.

Posted by Jess | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense Attorney Ever!

I can’t express just how fortunate I am that Thomas Locke defended me in criminal court. I am an Asian immigrant with limited ability to communicate in English and was wrongfully charged for prostitution. I interviewed other defense attorneys who, as it turned out, were only interested in getti...ng me to plea to a lesser charge. I’m sure these attorneys assumed because I am Asian and work at a spa that I was guilty. Thomas Locke was the only top defense attorney willing to listen to the facts and fight hard for me. I could go on and on as to how keenly he sifted through the charges and so called evidence to get to the truth but instead I’ll simply say, if you’re in the fight of your life, you need to hire Thomas Locke. No one is better. No one. Outcome: ALL CHARGES WERE DISMISSED Thank you Thomas Locke!

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyer You should TRUST

I am still struck in awe surprise how my case have been through. I was at first shocked when the charges was pressed against me, I prayed and the prayer was answered through an angel sent from above disguised as a man. That man was T Locke JD, he calmed my senses when i was in trouble. Dignified, Kno...wledgeable, Trustworthy and a man of integrity. You know you can trust in his ways, he answers your questions straight and even answers his phone at odd times. It struck me deeply when he said "you do not know when one would really need you the most". Well respected in judicial service for i have witnessed people around the court knew him so well not of his personality but of his character. Should i know i would trust his ways because he himself is an RN, who puts heart in their service. I thank him a lot of all his support . Bless your service that you may help a lot more of us who stands in truth and justice.

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Thomas Curtis Locke's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Caldwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is skilled litigator and passionate in his advocacy for clients. He cares about his clients and works hard in representing them."

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Robyn Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. I have known him for four years. I worked as a Government Lawyer and he was opposing counsel from Nov 2014 to Oct 2018. We had many cases with each other. He is a fabulous defense attorney and fabulous human being. He works very, very hard for his clients. His ethics are amazing. He is always ready for trial when it is his turn. To say he his personable would be an understatement. He works very well with the prosecutors while still fighting hard for his clients rights. He is excellent in trial. I know this because I have been in trial against him. I have 19 years as a trial attorney and know an excellent one when I see it. I personally would hire him if I ever was accused of a crime."

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Cynthia Hatchett

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is passionate about obtaining justice for his clients and he is well prepared to fight for them. He is an asset to the legal profession and I endorse him without reservation."

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Gerald Yoakum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen him battle for his clients. His knowledge of medicine is incredible. He is a licensed RN. That knowledge often comend in handy in his work in personal injury. He can destroy most experts. If your looking for the best you found him in Thomas Locke."

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J. Kyle Verret

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Locke when we both worked in the Brazoria County District Attorney's Office. He is a knowledgeable, intelligent, and diligent attorney. He works hard for his clients, both in preparation for trial and in the courtroom. Mr Locke is an experienced and skilled trial lawyer. I endorse this attorney and his work,"

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Mario Rodriguez

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom knows how to pick a jury. He has developed a fine repertoire in communicating with panels which of utmost importance when conveying a client's story. No fear is his benchmark."

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Randall Sorrels

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the most diligent, hard-working, ethical lawyers I know. I would never hesitate to recommend Mr. Locke to a potential client. He has a unique group of skills that sets him apart from the rest."

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Robyn Griffith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cynthia Hatchett

Probate lawyer

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Gerald Yoakum

Family lawyer

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J. Kyle Verret

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mario Rodriguez

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Dean Fellowship award, South Texas College of Law

1995

Nursing and The Law Scholarship Award, San Jacinto College

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Locke Law Firm

2008 - 2011

Prosecuting Attorney, Brazoria County District Attorey's Office

2003 - 2008

Attorney, Locke Law Firm

2002 - 2003

Staff Attorney, Abraham Watkins Nichols Sorrels Matthews Friend

Associations

2009 - Present

Brazoria County Bar Association

Thomas C. Locke

2011 - 2013

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Thomas C. Locke

2009 - 2011

Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Thomas C. Locke

Sample of Legal Cases

STATE OF TEXAS VS. WILLIAM WESLEY HOLLIS

Not Guilty

The State of Texas vs. Joseph F. Mitchell

Dismissed

The State of Texas vs.Megan M. Erdo

Dismissed

STATE OF TEXAS VS. DEREK DWAIN LITTLE

Not Guilty

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Education

2001

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1997

University of Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

1992

San Jacinto College

Associate Applied Science

Languages

English

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