Thomas William Kelley

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Thomas William Kelley

also known as Tom Kelley

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beaumont, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

2630 Liberty, Beaumont, TX

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About Thomas

Biography

Former felony prosecutor with the experience you need to defend your rights and freedom.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

70%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Gertz Kelley Law Firm

2630 Liberty, Beaumont, TX, 77702

gertzlawyers.com/our-attorneys/tom-kelley

Thomas William Kelley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Sex Crime

Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Yes, this is the lawyer you are looking for!

I found myself in a very vulnerable position for the first time in my life when I got a call from a detective. Someone from my past was accusing me on sexual assault. I definitely didn't want to take any risks as the consequences would have completely destroyed my life. I contacted a few different fi...rms for consultations and none of them really felt like the right fit. I even briefly considered going to speak with the detective without legal representation. Then a friend mentioned Tom Kelly's name so I gave him a call. Almost immediately I knew he was the right fit for me. He comforted me and made me feel confident that I was going to get through this. He did a fantastic job of staying on top of the case and staying in touch with me. I never even ended up having to go and speak with the police and he stayed so on top of things that the case didn't even make it past the DA. He informed me immediately too. I can never repay him for what he did for me and my family, but hopefully this review will encourage others to use him for their legal representation. I say again, yes, this is the lawyer you are looking for!

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Thomas William Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Trotter

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is my go to resource when I need assistance on a criminal matter. As a former prosecutor and current defense lawyer, he has superior knowledge of how the system works."

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Dustin Galmor

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom Kelley has experience from both sides of a criminal matter giving him an important insight most criminal attorneys lack. He is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer that really cares about his clients. I highly recommend him!"

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Ryan Gertz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is an excellent young lawyer. I watched him progress as a trial lawyer during his tenure with the Orange County and Jefferson County District Attorneys' offices. Last year, we tried a felony case against each other (which he won) and his tenor with the jury and skill at questioning witnesses was quite impressive. As a result, our firm hired him away from the DA's office and he is now working with citizens accused of crimes to make sure they have the best defense. In terms of endorsing Tom, we have - as you say - put our money where our mouth is."

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Benjamin Trotter

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Dustin Galmor

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - 2017

Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Jefferson County Young Lawyer's Association

Board of Directors

2014 - 2015

Orange County Bar Association

President

Education

2011

South Texas College of Law Houston

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

2008

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

January Continuing Legal Education

Criminal Defense from a Former Prosecutor's Perspective

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