Thomas George Tears

Thomas George Tears

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

250 North Golden Circle Drive, #207, Santa Ana, CA

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Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

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Thomas Tears, Attorney at Law

250 North Golden Circle Drive, #207, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Posted by Joel | August 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent Attorney very professional

There are hundreds of DUI lawyers out there, and I’m sure there’s are a few that know how to win, but I don’t think all attorneys have the legal experience and relentless compassion, followed up by the genuine care that Attorney Tom Tears has proven to me as a client. I admittedly know that it is dif...ficult to suffer from the disease of alcoholism, and as embarrassing as it is to admit that I have been a repeat DUI offender, Tom never once has given me the impression that he is judging or labeling me as a “lost cause”. Instead I feel like he genuinely cares for both my wellbeing and that of the public which I’ve endangered. I’m a veteran facing my third DUI in ten years and all of my conversations with Mr. Tears both in person and over the phone are always about ME and about my treatment options. Tom has always gives me honest advice that will benefit me and my case without beating around the bush. His wisdom has helped me understand where I am in my struggle with the legal implications my addiction has cost me and my family over the years that I’ve known him. Mr. Tears and I have had a professional relationship for four years now and he has handled all of my cases with 100% satisfaction. I have recommended Mr. Tears to others that I’ve met on this long journey to recovery because I know that he will always do what is best for his clients and although winning a case is a great experience, nothing can compare to the priceless advice Tom gives you as a human being. Mr. Tears has always treated my cases with utmost importance. He is devoted to my case and I feel like I mattered to him. I always pictured lawyers as mostly being cold, removed and concerned with only the facts and money. Tom proved me wrong. He is not only a smart and excellent lawyer but also an amazing person. No matter the legal issue if I or any of my family and friends needs legal advice Tom Tears will always be our first phone call.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney, Thomas Tears Attorney At Law

1982 - 2013

Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court

Associations

2010 - Present

Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Assoc.

Member

1982 - Present

North Orange County Criminal Bar Assoc.

Member

1982 - Present

Central Orange County Criminal Bar Assoc.

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Judge Pro Tempore Orange County Superior Court

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

California Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1976

University of La Verne College of Law, J.D.

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Saint Peter's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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