Thomas Allen Neil

Thomas Allen Neil

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family, Trusts

2445 Gwen Drive, Sacramento, CA

About Thomas

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Child custody battles / Child support / domestic violence restraining orders / divorce, separation, paternity and annulments / alimony (spousal support) / prenuptial agreements / QDROS (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders)

34 years | 600 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce, separation, paternity and annulments / child custody battles / child support / domestic violance restraining orders / alimony (spousal support) / prenuptial agreements, / QDROS (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders)

34 years | 600 cases

30%
Family 25%

Divorce, separation, paternity and annulments / child custody battles / child support / domestic violance restraining orders / alimony (spousal support) / prenuptial agreements, / QDROS (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders)

34 years | 600 cases

25%
Trusts 5%

Revocable Living Trusts

3 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas Neil

2445 Gwen Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Thomas Allen Neil's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

Mr. Neil came off to me as a super knowledgable and ethical attorney. He provided me an honest assessment of my case and after discussing the facts, he recommended I find a different attorney that would be better suited for my matter. Even after this, he followed up with additional research on my cas...e. It really felt like he was looking out for my best interests even though I was not a client. I will definite retain Mr. Neil’s services for future issues related to my divorce.

Posted by Felecia | January 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of the best family law attorneys in Sacramento!

Mr. Neil helped both my father and I through our extremely difficult and trying divorce and custody cases. He does exactly what he says he will do, and will give you honest and straightforward advice and legal help that actually gets results and better outcomes. I will continue to hire him for future... legal debacles with a very difficult ex. I got further with Mr. Neil than higher priced and frankly weak minded attorneys with better advertising. Mr. Neil keeps it real, and he is also kind, accomodating, and good natured person. He genuinely cares!

Posted by Anu | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mr Neil is simply awsome.......

Mr Neil was my divorce lawyer and am really greatful to him for what he did for me.Before I hired him I had already discussed my case with a few other lawyers and was pretty disappointed with their unaffordable fees.But Mr Neil charged me very reasonably considering the hours he had to work for me.An...d he always kept me well informed and made sure that I was understanding things correctly.I truly appreciate his professionalism and enthusiasm he had through out the duration of our case.Above all I can't thank him enough for contacting me to discuss my concerns while he was out of country for a vacation.I would recommend Mr Tom Neil as an attorney for the genuine person he is.

Posted by Anthony | June 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

WORTHY OF HIS HIRE

Tom Neil was a good and effective lawyer and one who represented me well durning my nasty divorce that I wouldn't want to wish on no one. My divorce was like something out of a horrible movie that was being played out in my life. Being married for 22years at the start of the divorce it was about: Gr...eed, Betrayal of the worst kind,Deception continual, Lying in and outside of courtroom, cunning and crafty, ...... I had to seek a personal counselor. My career suffered do to time taken off.I lost my home. I lost my: Father,Grandmother and Mother n- law. The list goes on. I said all that because durning my nightmare divorce ordeal, Tom Neil became an emotional and psychological dumping ground which was not my intention. Tom had a listing ear aswell as staying on top of my case. He was not overbearing or insensitive to my situation. Tom did everything in a timely manner, this really helped a lot. Tom is thorough in and out of the court. Tom caught things that could of cost me greatly. Because of tom professional thoroughness in a state where it seems it leans towards women; Tom was masterful in saving me from having to pay "Spousal support", which I'm truly greatful for. And not having to pay my "Ex" attorney fees. Most people said I was most lucky. I always tell people I don"t believe in luck, it's about preparation. Attorney Tom Neil was ready, professional and "Most" prepared to take on my "Divorce From Hell". You"er in good solid hands with Mr. Neil.

Posted by Terry | June 29, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Divorced in California.....

Mr. Neil was recommened by another attorney that I used from a different case. I was impressed with Mr. Neil from our consultation and retained him at the end of it. Mr. Neil has shown me his complete devotion to my case and every aspect involved in it. He has never at any point done things because h...e can, he has done them because he has true concerns for his clients and the out come of the case. I would use Mr. Neil for any further attorney needs that I may have that he practices in. I would also recommend Mr. Neil to anyone that needs a divorce Attorney.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

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

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Daryl Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

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"I endorse Thomas Neil. He is a well respected family law attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

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

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Martha Bronson

Family lawyer | Feb 17

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"I endorse this lawyer.Thomas Neil is a top notch attorney. His responses in public forums such as AVVO showcase his experience, expertise, and a deep understanding and knowledge of the law. Any person in need of an attorney will be greatly served by this superior attorney."

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | Nov 19

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"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. His willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for her clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Mr. Neil."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Neil exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to those in need. This Attorney’s experience allows to obtain excellent results for his clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with legal problem for which we may have some helpful information and thereby demystify the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney without any hesitation for all practice areas listed."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Nov 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Neil is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is an honest and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. He is one of the best attorneys in Sacramento and I highly endorse his legal services."

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Jeffrey Kravitz

Family lawyer | Oct 13

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"Tom is well known in the legal community as an excellent and compassionate attorney."

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Jose Valdez

Unknown lawyer | Aug 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alec Rose

Family lawyer | Aug 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Dudek

Family lawyer | Sep 25

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Evelyn Cox

Family lawyer | Jan 25

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom was opposing counsel on a very emotional family law case and I was very impressed with what a gentleman he was and how very much he cared about the result for the parties. He has the ability to make everyone feel comfortable with the result - which is a difficult thing to achieve in many family law situations."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Thomas Neil

Education

1990

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Indiana University

Undergraduate

Languages

English

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