Thomas Murray Fleming

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Thomas Murray Fleming

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA

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About Thomas

Biography

Fear Not, There’s Light After Darkness! Top Avvo DUI Attorney, Rated 10/10. Voted Avvo Clients’ Top Choice! Yale Law School/UC Berkeley Graduate. Trained Future Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys as Adjunct Professor of Law. Visit Website or Call for Free Consultation at (510) 422-0951.

Fear Not, There’s Light After Darkness! Top Avvo DUI Attorney, Rated 10/10. Voted Avvo Clients’ Top Choice! Yale Law School/UC Berkeley Graduate. Trained Future Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys as Adjunct Professor of Law. Visit Website or Call for Free Consultation at (510) 422-0951.

Fear Not, There’s Light After Darkness! Top Avvo DUI Attorney, Rated 10/10. Voted Avvo Clients’ Top Choice! Yale Law School/UC Berkeley Graduate. Trained Future Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys as Adjunct Professor of Law. Visit Website or Call for Free Consultation at (510) 422-0951.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 75%

35 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

35 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas M. Fleming

1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

thomasfleminglaw.com/

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Thomas Murray Fleming's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

98 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 42 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Irene | December 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I got a miracle on my DUI

I was arrested for DUI, involving an accident and blood alcohol level that was much higher than the legal level, more than a year ago. It is one of the most unimaginable and unthinkable event of my life. I reached out to Attorney Thomas Fleming, who is the best DUI lawyer around. The moment I talked ...to him I knew he’s a heaven-sent. He guided me through the process and gave me incredible recommendations to help me get on with my situation. Took all his time to represent me on both hearings, from the DMV and the court. Flawlessly convinced the DA to dismiss my DUI charge and dropped it to a wet and reckless, with no punishment or penalty whatsoever. He also had the judge find me not guilty of the DUI. The court then ordered the DMV to not suspend my license. He miraculously made the impossible to be possible. With all that being said, I am beyond thankful, grateful and Blessed to have him by my side all this time. Miracles do happen and he is a miracle worker.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Second DUI Dismissed

I found Thomas in a moment in my life when I felt like things were going downhill for me. I got arrested for my second-time DUI, the first which I got just two years before. I realized I had one more day to find an attorney so I did some research on the internet and felt like my time was running ...out. I came across Thomas on Yelp and called his offices. He answered and we spoke on the phone for a little bit and he decided to represent me which felt like a huge relief. He treated me like a friend and reassured me that everything would be okay if I pray and get my life together, which I did, and then he would do the rest. He attended court for me, and he was able to bring down the second-time DUI to only a wet reckless driving charge! That saved me a whole lot of trouble and money and I didn’t have to serve any time in jail, do any volunteer work, or have any punishment. It really did save me from disaster and now I have completely stopped drinking and driving which has made my life better in a lot of ways. Thomas was there for me and pulled off what seems like a miracle for a second DUI. I am so thankful for him. He is truly the best, very honest and faithful, and a great attorney. If you’re in the Bay area and need to be represented for a DUI, Thomas is your guy.

Posted by Luciano | September 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not Guilty for DUI

I wanted to take a moment to write how much it has meant to me to have Attorney Thomas Fleming represent me in my DUI Case. From our initial legal consultation all the way to resolution many months later, Thomas has been incredible and exceptional as an attorney. Thomas had me do a lot of work ...at all levels to prepare for court and DMV litigations. Armed with documentation of this, he spoke privately with the judge and the prosecutor, and convinced them to find me not guilty. Then the court rendered a Not Guilty verdict. Thomas then gave me a copy of the court certified order of Not Guilty. Incredible! Thomas had a backup plan to use a forensic toxicologist to give an opinion on the rising blood alcohol defense (despite my having a middle BAC) at trial with DMV and the court. But it seems the easier way to talk everyone into it. The court then ordered DMV to not suspend my license at the DMV hearing. This caused DMV to also find me Not Guilty. I didn’t even know the court could do that! Thomas’s work has been a true blessing. I am deeply grateful to God for guiding me to find Thomas in a time of great hardship, stress, and despair. May God continue to bless Thomas and his work so that others can get the same amazing blessing I received for my DUI case!

Posted by Phillip | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI CASE DISMISSED

I was arrested for DUI and Possession of a controlled substance. I thought my life was over. This was my first DUI and I didn’t know what to do. I hired Thomas Fleming because he not only cares about getting the best outcome for your case but also cares about your overall well-being. I was ar...rested in a county which is strict for DUI and substance. With all the evidence all pointing towards me, I was looking at the maximum sentence of at least a year in prison, 3 years probation, suspended license, and expensive court fees. By the grace of God and with Thomas’ help, I received no jail, the DUI charge and drug charge were dismissed in exchange for a wet reckless, no volunteer service, and only $220 in court fees. I just need to take a 12 hour online class and wait a year later for expungement. It was so worth it to obtain Thomas’ services! I discovered Thomas is a lawyer that will fight for you until the very end but also has become a mentor and a friend.Even after the case is over, he still checks on how I am doing. If you have a case and you are in my shoes, contacting Thomas is the smartest move you can make!

Posted by Will | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing DUI Lawyer

I want to thank Attorney Fleming for being such an amazing and effective lawyer at such a tough time in my life. I’m a student at the University of California. While driving home from getting food, I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI which was undoubtedly rock bottom. I felt so disappointed i...n myself but worst of all I had disappointed my family who worked so hard for me to pay for my school. Everything in my life felt hopeless until one of my friends, who was represented by Mr. Fleming for a DUI case, introduced me to him. I gave him a call the next day and he gave me such amazing advice and comfort. Mr. Fleming is someone that you always want on your side at a time like this because he has a lot of experience and connections, but he’s also such an amazing mentor. Going into the case, we pled not guilty and Mr. Fleming was able to get the DUI dropped to a Wet and Reckless which is a miracle in Santa Cruz which is notoriously known to be strict when it comes to drinking and driving. It doesn’t just stop here. He was able to get the court and prosecutor to agree to find me NOT GUILTY of the DUI. (called the Helmandollar order) The court and the prosecutor had never even heard of this order, but Mr. Fleming got them to agree to it. This forced the DMV to find me not guilty at the DMV hearing. That means my license was never suspended. And in 10 months, he’ll help me to get the Wet and Reckless case expunged. All I needed to do was pay a very small court fine that Mr. Fleming had negotiated, and take a 12-hour online class. This is nothing less of a miracle and I’m so blessed to have Mr. Fleming representing me. I will never make this mistake again but Mr. Fleming had made this situation such an amazing lesson and to know that God is on my side.

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Thomas Murray Fleming's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Fleming. You can tell from his thorough responses to questions on Avvo and sage wisdom that he has the passion and compassion necessary to be a fine advocate. He spends his own time giving advice to the Avvo community and that is something worth noting."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brilliant. Yale law, UC Berkeley undergrad, current law professor and UC Berkeley professor. Trial tactics professor. 20 years as a public defender which means fighting in the trenches. Prosecutors know that he knows what they know. Experience really does matter. Knowledge of both criminal law and procedure is outstanding and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! If you are a potential client and want the best than this is your man. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation. If your lucky he might agree to represent you. KUDOS"

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Douglas Goss

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience and his contributions that Mr. Fleming is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Steven Whitworth

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Fleming is a true counselor of law. His grasp of DUI law, procedure, science, and trial tactics make him the go to lawyer in Contra Costa County for your DUI issues both criminally and administratively for DMV purposes. Attorney Fleming was my professor of trial tactics in law school and it was my pleasure and extreme luck to have learned from him and to have been exposed to his experience, intellect, and legal knowledge. For criminal law matters Attorney Tom Fleming has over 20 years of experience in negotiating terrific dispositions through settlement and if necessary being more knowledgeable and experienced than the opposition for purposes of winning at trial. You can do no better than Lawyer Tom Fleming. I heartily endorse this attorney."

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Matthew Carver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Thomas Fleming is a very personable attorney. He spent over 20 years defending clients as a public defender, and now works in private practice. He is quick to stay on top of matters and will push prosecutors and judges to ensure the most advantageous situation for his clients."

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David Larkin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an excellent attorney with years of experience in criminal law. He is an excellent attorney."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Other

"This attorney is extremely well respected in the community and is looked up to by all fellow attorneys. Clients report fantastic experiences with this lawyer and their experience speaks for itself!"

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Steven Greenfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Thomas Fleming my highest endorsement. I've seen him in action, and he is one of the best criminal defense/DUI lawyers around. He is also a very nice person, extremely smart, and cares very deeply about the fates of his clients."

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Lee Kaster

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a sharp and personable lawyer with an extensive background in criminal defense. He is able to explain legal issues in "plain English" and truly cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom for any criminal defense case."

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Richard Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Thomas Fleming is a colleague of mine, and I know him to be an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He was a trial attorney with the Public Defender, an adjunct professor of criminal law, and still teaches law-related classes at U.C. Berkeley. He provides the very highest level of criminal defense representation, and I give him my very highest recommendation without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Chancellor's Public Scholar, University of California - Berkeley

2013

Chancellor's Public Scholar, University of Berkeley - Berkeley

2012

Chancellor's Public Scholar, University of California - Berkeley

1988

Judicial Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court Justice Allen B. Broussard

1985

Highest Honors in Scholarship, University of California - Berkeley

1985

Highest Honors for Thesis, University of California - Berkeley

1985

Commencement Speaker, University of California - Berkeley

1984

Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Criminal/DUI Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas M. Fleming

2014 - Present

Attorney, Contra Costa County Criminal Conflicts Panel

1995 - Present

Faculty, University of California - Berkeley

2000 - 2008

Adjunct Professor of Law, Law School

1995 - 1995

Consultant, Los Medanos College

1991 - 2014

Senior Trial Attorney, Public Defender's Office

1989 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro

1988 - 1989

Judicial Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice, California Supreme Court

1987 - 1987

Editor, Yale Law and Police Review

1987 - 1987

Teaching Assistant, Yale University

1986 - 1986

Yale Law School Street Law Instructor, New Haven High School

1986 - 1986

Yale Law School Student Council, Yale Law School

1985 - 1985

High School Teacher, Maybeck High School

Associations

2014 - Present

Criminal Conflicts Panel of Contra Costa County

Member

2014 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2000 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

U.C. Berkeley

Faculty

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1991 - 2013

Public Defender's Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI -- .36 Blood Alcohol Level

Found Not Guilty

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Education

1988

Yale Law School

Juris Doctor

1985

University of California - Berkeley

A.B., Sociology

1985

University of California - Berkeley

A.B., Ethnic Studies

Speaking Engagements

1990

U.C. Berkeley class

Law and Race

Publications

1990

U.C. Berkeley Reader: Law in the Asian American Community

Languages

Japanese

Activity

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