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Biography
Tom joined the Gertz Law Firm in 2017. A former felony prosecutor in both Orange and Jefferson Counties, he has extensive experience in criminal trial and appellate cases.
Tom has successfully handled a range of criminal offenses, from driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession to aggravated assault and murder. He has also served as an instructor at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy.
Tom is licensed in all courts in the State of Texas and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association and is a past President and Vice President of the Orange County Bar Association.
Prior to graduating from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Tom earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. He is proud to call Southeast Texas home.
Former felony prosecutor with the experience you need to defend your rights and freedom.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
DUI and DWI
30%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2023
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Gertz Kelley Law Firm
(409) 833-6401
Fax
2630 Liberty, Beaumont, TX, 77702
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Posted by James | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
10/10
Hired him for an issue that I had that could’ve screwed my life up really badly and he was able to get it dropped so I would definitely recommend him.
Posted by Reed | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Law firm!
The staff and Tom where amazing from the time of hiring till the time of the Win! Would use again!
Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Won Drivers license Hearing
Tom won my license hearing, with a refusal of blood draw. Police had a shady warrant, but took blood anyway.
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Professionalism and keeps you updated in the whole process
The Gertz/Kelly law firm and his team are the best to deal with. Mr Kelly is upfront and keeps you updated on the whole process which helps you keep your mind at ease.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
His compassion, wisdom, and thoughts demonstrate his passion for achieving positive outcomes.
I just wanted to take a moment to express how impressed I am with Tom's ability to handle the case with wisdom and compassion. His hard work, life experience, and sound judgment have truly restored my faith in the system and its fairness. This means a lot to me, and I’m incredibly grateful for his ki...
Thomas William Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"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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Experience
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 AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - 2015
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
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