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Attorney Thomas Fleming graduated from Yale Law School and UC Berkeley; taught as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Law School; taught criminal trial skills, in DUI and criminal cases, to future prosecutors and defense attorneys; and taught UC Berkeley undergraduate law classes about the U.S. Constitution, the courts and politics for over 20 years.
Thomas also served the community, in DUI and criminal cases, for over two decades as a Trial Attorney with the Public Defender. He successfully took many, many cases to jury trials, and developed a very special expertise in defending against DUI and criminal charges.
Thomas earned a reputation for consistently winning very excellent results for his clients in DUI and Criminal cases.
It is quite traumatic to face the serious consequences of a potential DUI or criminal conviction. Thomas' combination of (1) academic knowledge of the law, (2) his excellent record in defending against DUI and criminal charges, and (3) his background of spirituality, non-judgement, honesty and his sense of mercy and compassion -- all make an extremely persuasive and effective advocate.
He cannot take every case but invites you to contact him for a free consultation.
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Acquired: 1990
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Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best DUI attorney
Getting charged with a DUI was one of the worst life experiences that I never want to live through again. It was emotionally and mentally draining, and it crippled me inside out. I knew that hiring a best attorney was the most important next step that I could take to help me with my situation. For...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney
I rarely write, but I felt I need to write a review. Because Attorney, Fleming goes far above and beyond. At the time I desperately needed an attorney, I contacted him and he reached out me prompt. He helped me through the hardest time in my life. With his expertise and deep knowledge of crimin...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Call Thomas!
After my arrest, I was scared, overwhelmed, and felt like I'd ruined my life. I knew I needed help in navigating the aftermath of a DUI, so I researched attorneys and was drawn to Thomas because of all of the wonderfully positive things that his former clients had written about him. From the moment...
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI
Generally, i don't ever write reviews but i want to express how grateful i am to have hired Thomas Fleming as my attorney. Good people sometimes make bad mistakes, and last year i made a very bad mistake, and got a DUI. I was very devastated and felt like the world was crashing around me. After i spo...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Case
I cannot say enough about how thankful I am for Thomas and the services he has provided me. When my arrest occurred, I was in a place of fear, anger and anxiety. I had turned away from my faith and had been allowing worldly desires and aspirations to influence, guide and control me. It was by the gra...
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an excellent attorney with years of experience in criminal law. He is an excellent attorney."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2014 - Present
Criminal Conflicts Panel of Contra Costa CountyMember
2014 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2000 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
U.C. BerkeleyFaculty
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1991 - 2013
Public Defender's AssociationMember
Found Not Guilty
1988
Juris Doctor
1985
A.B., Sociology
1985
A.B., Ethnic Studies
1990
Law and Race
1990
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