Thomas Martin O'Connor

Thomas M. O’Connor is a founding partner of the firm and currently focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. As a partner in O’Connor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP, Mr. O’Connor regularly litigates personal injury and wrongful death actions and defends clients in all misdemeanor and felony matters.

At O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley LLP, we are committed to the zealous representation of our clients in a wide array of criminal and civil matters.

Criminal Defense: We draw upon our vast experience prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases during our combined 35 years as deputy district attorneys. The cornerstone of our law firm’s success is the extensive criminal law experience of Tom O’Connor, Jason Runckel and Dan O'Malley. We have negotiated thousands of criminal cases and successfully tried hundreds of high profile felony and misdemeanor cases; including, murder, arson, residential burglary, torture, three strikes cases, domestic violence, driving under the influence, sex crimes, vehicular manslaughter, assault with deadly weapon, robbery, and juvenile. We have extensive dealings with state and federal judges, hundreds of prosecutors, and virtually every law enforcement agency in the bay area. In summary, our trial ability and negotiating skills are unsurpassed.

Personal Injury: We represent plaintiffs in serious personal injury claims. Our firm’s goal is to bring justice to those who have been harmed by the wrongdoing of others. Our mission is to seek justice for our clients and rebuild their lives by seeking full compensation for their losses. We retain the finest experts, engineers, and physicians to obtain the highest possible recoveries. We are proud to play a role in keeping the justice system strong by protecting the rights of the individual. We are results driven attorneys who bring a strong combination of education, experience and practical knowledge to the representation of our clients.