Thomas Francis McKenna

Thomas Francis McKenna

also known as Thomas F. McKenna

4.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 40 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime ... +2 more

201 North Civic Drive, Suite 225, Walnut Creek, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna A Professional Corporation

201 North Civic Drive, Suite 225, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Thomas Francis McKenna's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Mark | July 24, 2019

Thomas McKenna is true to his word

His website advertises that if you don't need a lawyer, he will tell you. I was actually skeptical about this, given the stigma associated with lawyers - but instead of trying to charge me for unnecessary legal fees - he plainly told me that I didn't need an attorney for my situation. Given my lega...l ignorance he could have easily billed me an hour or two and I wouldn't have questioned it. His free advise went above and beyond my expectations. His office assistant was friendly and Thomas took time to call me back quickly and seemed knowledgeable with how things are done locally. This put me at ease. I would highly recommend Thomas F. McKenna Law Offices if you are in need of legal services!

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent outcome for a very scary experience

Tom and his staff were amazing when I was arrested for misdemeanor battery in a domestic violence situation where the guy who abused me was much bigger than me, had multiple prior DUIs, and was drunk at the time he attacked me. I had never been arrested before, I've never so much as gotten a speeding... ticket in my 14 years living in California. And here I was with a criminal charge in need of a criminal attorney. After being arrested, I spent a sleepless, traumatic, and terrifying night (9 hours) in county jail and the next day was referred to Tom who immediately began working on my case. He and his staff took great care to keep me updated every step of the way, and took the time to provide detailed answers to all of my questions. Tom and his staff spoke regularly with the District Attorney's office and less than 2 weeks after the arrest, Tom had successfully negotiated with the DA to not file charges against me. I cannot - CANNOT - more highly recommend his services, his attention to detail, and his and his staff's concern for my case. I never felt like just another client on a list of many. I will be forever grateful to him for preventing an already terrifying situation from getting much worse.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Pleased with Tom McKenna's Services

We hired Tom McKenna to represent our son. Tom guided us through a very complicated situation. He was thoughtful of the emotional stress. He kept his word, returned our communication promptly, and saw us through to the end with the best possible outcome for our situation. We would highly recommend To...m. He was not only professional, but also personable. This is an asset to work with all parties involved. If you are in a legal bind, we highly recommend Tom's services to you.

Posted by Jon | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I highly recommend Mr. Thomas McKenna

Mr. McKenna is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anybody. He represented me in two cases at the same time. When I first went to Tom he explained in great detail how the legal process works and what I should expect to experience until my cases were adjudicated. Tom developed a... plan of how to proceed and was always extremely receptive to my thoughts and concerns throughout the entire process. Tom was always honest and truthful through the lengthy process and even today, more than 1 1/2 years after the final disposition of my cases, Tom continues to deal with peripheral issues related to one of them. Tom is highly respected within both the District Attorney's office and the Courts. If you ever need a criminal defense attorney Mr. McKenna is the man who will fight for you for however long it takes in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

Posted by Wayne | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the best

Tom is very professional. He dont bullshit you, he jumped right into action on my case, walked in told me he had this under control, which he did. Next thing I knew I was going home to my family and he made my problem go away with no incarceration time and a small amount of probation. Hes very unders...tanding and will work with you if your straight up with him..one thing I remember him saying was he cant help me if im not honest with him. hes real big on honesty and in his line of work theres a lot of dishonesty. I would recommend him in a heart beat..hope I never need him again but if i do, hes my man!

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Thomas Francis McKenna's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Chen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tom for many years and have a great amount of respect for not only his experience but also his integrity and I never hesitate to put his name on the top of my list of referrals for clients, friends or acquaintances for any criminal defense matter!"

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Larry Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a fantastic and skillful defense attorney with years of experience representing individuals facing criminal charges throughout northern California."

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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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Thomas Woelfel

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense, well known in the community, and respected by both the DA's office as well as the judges. Anyone who contacts me looking for a criminal defense attorney gets referred to Thomas."

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Robert Huddleston

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is very responsive and extremely knowlegable in the area of criminal defense, especially for matters in Contra Costa County."

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John Nejedly

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Walnut Creek, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner / Attorney, Law Office of Thomas F. McKenna

Associations

1989 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Founding Member

1988 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1986 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1984

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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