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Thomas Anthony Hughes
About Thomas
Biography
At Deemer & Associates, a Professional Corporation, we focus on strategies to protect your financial, social, personal, and business lives. Whether we create or update your will & trust, help improve or implement your estate plan, or facilitate or start your business, Deemer & Associates is dedicated to going beyond traditional legal services to help its clients manage their unique situation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
10%
13 years | 28 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
18 years
Personal Injury
5%
16 years | 22 cases
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Licensed in Nebraska for 10 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Deemer & Associates, P.C.
1455 Frazee Road, Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Thomas Anthony Hughes's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Wayne | January 27, 2010
Probation Violation Gone
I transfered my probation and san diego probation said I violated my probation. I hired Mr. Hughes the night before my hearing. He was able to get my violation removed and then he was able to get rid of my warrant for my arrest. I recommend him.
Posted by Adam | January 25, 2010
Kept me out of jail
I was in the san diego desert. the park rangers got me while I was enjoying myself out in the desert on my ATV. I was arrested for my 3rd DUI. Thomas told me I was facing 120 days in jail mandatory. Last week I got a wet reckless and didn't have to do any jail. Thank you!
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2009
Helping your with my drug arrest
I was arrested for having about an ounce of meth on me. I was referred to Thomas Hughes because my friend who is another criminal defense attorney told me about Thomas Hughes being a former district attorney and has drug prosecution experience. SO I called him. HE is going to take my case. So fa...
Posted by Gregory | November 12, 2009
Criminal defense attorney helping motorcycle victim
About three weeks ago, I crashed my motorcycle - which was not my fault. I was cut off by a Honda driver and forced down on the 15 freeway. I had to go to the hospital and miss work. I called attorney Thomas Hughes. He was extremely helpful. Even though Thomas doesn't do personal injury law, he ...
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2009
Taking over my DUI!
Halfway through my DUI, and I decided to hire Thomas Hughes as my criminal defense attorney here in San Diego. He is going to take over my DUI case being handled by a different law firm that charges for EVERYTHING! Thomas Hughes took over my case and is willing to take it all the way to trial, if ...
Thomas Anthony Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I opposed Mr. Hughes on several matters where he was always a tough, but reasonable, prosecutor. I followed his transition to defense work where he truly belongs. Anyone facing criminal charges is lucky to have Thomas Hughes on his side."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Hughes is an excellent attorney with unique criminal law experience. He is also a wonderful person to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Thomas was an excellent colleague to work with--intelligent, ethical, helpful, and resourceful. He was never afraid to stand up for what he believed was right, and that is absolutely essential to being a good attorney. He will undoubtedly make an incredible defense lawyer."
"Thomas's work as a District Attorney gives him invaluable insight into the criminal justice system. Unlike many attorneys, Thomas is very much a people-person, who puts clients first. I can heartily endorse Thomas Hughes."
"I have known Thomas Hughes for the past three years and in that time personally saw him fight diligently and obtain guilty verdicts while working as a prosecutor. He is an excellent litigator and a great addition to the San Diego legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Thomas Hughes is not afraid to make personal sacrifices to do the right thing for his clients. He is intelligent and dedicated, and has the experience to understand how to deal with prosecutors and judges. A client can feel confident that when Tom is working on the case, the case is being handled the right way."
"Attorney Hughes is a gentleman. His desire to bring the best quality service to his Clients is admirable and sets a standard for other Attorneys in his field of law. I certainly endorse this Attorney, and from my dealings with him found him to be an exceptionally capable advocate for his Clients."
"Mr. Hughes and I are acquainted through a national legal conference and discussing the finer points of criminal law with him, it is clear that his experience as a practicing district attorney trained him well to defend the people of San Diego against the Constitutional abuses that the police can sometimes visit upon them. Straightforward, honest and dedicated are the words that best describe his practice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Thomas is a strong attorney who knows, inside and out, the intricacies of the criminal process. Being that Thomas is a former prosecutor, he has the experience and wisdom to persevere and get successful outcomes for his clients."
"I worked with Thomas while at the district attorney's office. He is a great lawyer and will be a tremendous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Hughes is patient, articulate, and extremely knowledgeable in his field of law. Mr. Hughes has rich experience in criminal law and a reputation for providing successful defense of DUI and domestic criminal charges. I fully expect him to become a household name in San Diego County's legal community. Mr. Hughes has a reputation of providing close and consistent attention to his clients' needs. He is an attorney that truly places his clients' interests above his own. I will not hesitate to refer clients to Mr. Hughes. I recommend that anyone who has a criminal law issue make a call to Mr. Hughes before calling any other criminal law attorney."
"Thomas Hughes is an outstanding attorney who fights for what is right. His integrity and work ethic are above reproach and he is truly an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"As an experienced former prosecutor, Thomas Hughes knows the intricate details of the criminal justice system and can be trusted to use his knowledge to achieve results for his clients."
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Wills & Trusts | Estate Planning Attorney, Deemer & Associates, P.C.
2012 - 2014
Deputy Public Defender III, Office of the Public Defender, Monterey County
2009 - 2012
Attorney | Owner, Thomas Hughes Law
2007 - 2009
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside and Orange County District Attny
Associations
2009 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Greater San Diego Business AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
N/A
Whittier Coll SOL
law
N/A
California St Univ Sacramento
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2010
UCSD
Legal Professional Guideance To Those Seeking Higher Education
2010
SDSU Pre-Law Society
Law School And The Changing Future For Lawyers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers