Thomas Martin O'Connor

Thomas Martin O'Connor

also known as Tom O'Connor, Thomas OConnor

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

1196 Boulevard Way, Suite 20, Walnut Creek, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

10%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP

1196 Boulevard Way, Suite 20, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595

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Thomas Martin O'Connor's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Jonathan | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great representation

I used Mr. O’Connor back in 2012 with my 2nd DUI case. He pleaded me down to a Wet and Reckless and 4 years informal probation. I was able to keep my drivers license which allowed me to keep my job also. He was great during the consultation and already had a relationship the District Attorneys office... so his experience definitely was a positive. I would trust him with any legal representation I might need in the future.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015

"Great Experience"

Tom and his team were great! They were very supportive during an uncomfortable process and time for me. Tom worked to achieve the very best outcome possible and I am grateful. His knowledge, experience and relationships all came to bat. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2015

Great Lawyer

I had an excellent experience with Tom O'Connor, he is a very professional lawyer, his staff is courteous and helpful and he is easy to keep in touch, he gives you an accurate estimate of your case and your chances of success. He is a very forthright and honest attorney. You cannot do better than him....

Posted by pmundanmani | January 26, 2014

Excellent Service, Personal attention

I found ORO online. We retained Tom O’Connor and he immediately took control of the case. He and his staff kept me updated, calm, and less-stressed given the circumstances of the situation. I was happy with how the case turned out and would recommend them to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by John | May 17, 2012

Legal Advice/Representation

Mr. O'Connor offered invaluable assistance and legal advice. His expertise made the difference in my particular case. His honesty and integrity in everything he does was really impressive.

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Thomas Martin O'Connor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Bowman

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew O'Connor

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is an excellent trial attorney who has handled matters at the highest level in both criminal and civil litigation. I highly recommend Tom and his firm if you are in need of a seasoned trial attorney in the Greater San Franciso Bay Area. Tom is well connected in the Bay Area legal community as his family has deep connections to the San Francisco legal community. Tom and I were prosecutors in the same East Bay county, where he tried numeros high profile homicide cases. Tom's ability to handle compex legal matters will no doubt work to your advantage."

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Derek Ewin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tom O'Connor and his partners Jason Runckel and Dan O'Malley for over a decade. I have seen their work first hand. They are all outstanding attorneys in both the Criminal Defense and Personal Injury fields. I would not hesitate to hire them myself, and I have referred friends and clients to them in the past. I will continue to do so in the future."

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Frederick Sette

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"the strongest endorsement I could give is one I give to Tom; if I were in personal need of an attorney I would look to him for help. He's conscientious and highly competent, the strongest foundation upon which you can build your legal defense."

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Matthew Eason

Litigation lawyer

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Derek Ewin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frederick Sette

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

1994

Order of the Coif, McGeorge School of Law

Work Experience

1994 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney, Contra Costa District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

1994 - 2006

California District Attorneys Association

Education

N/A

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

law

N/A

St Mary's Coll

undergraduate

Languages

English

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