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 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Anjum | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent, Honest, Attentive

Mr. Neil did an excellent job when I had to file an ex parte for custody of my child. He was very professional, attentive and quickly filed ex parte and got a court decision to get custody of my daughter. He really took charge and filed as quickly as possible and ensured the positive outcome for the... xparte.

Posted by Tulip | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Best Lawyer

I worked with Tom on my pre-nup agreement. He helped me review and sign off the pre nup. Honestly one of the best lawyers I have worked with. He is is very responsive, devoted to his work and truly one who has compassion and a warm personality that is genuine in all ways. He engages with his client a...nd is always welcoming. During my time with him, Tom was continuously involved and attentive during the whole process of the paper work. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I truly, bias aside, firmly recommend Tom as an attorney who not only knows what he is doing, but likewise demonstrates dedication and passion to what he does in even the smallest of things - whether they be simple follow ups or courteous gestures. 5/5 stars earned.

Posted by Stephen | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Available, professional, and accomodating

Tom was great! He helped me resolve a child custody case that I had been trying to settle on my own for, literally, years. He was knowledgeable, resourceful, and experienced; he considered all angles and outcomes, and in the end, I was granted an order that gave me the custody rights I was seeking. T...he outcome was actually better than I expected it to be. I didn't think I would have enough money to hire a lawyer for my case, but Tom was able to do the work I needed done at a price that I could afford. He was also always available to me when I had questions, and -- incredibly important for me -- Tom was personable and I felt comfortable meeting with him. I trusted him and had confidence that he was working with my, and my child's, best interests in mind, and that he would seek the best possible outcome for all parties involved. I would highly recommend Tom, and I will definitely retain him again if I need a family lawyer in the future.

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 Philip | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An Excellent Attorney and A Genuine Person

I am more than happy to leave a review for Tom. He helped my fiance and I with a custody case that was complex and had many nuances. We tried to manage the case on our own for as long as we could and when we finally decided to look for an attorney, we are endlessly grateful we ran into Tom. Tom is... a genuine, good-hearted guy that asked us all the right questions, took our case on as his own, went into court, and got us an outcome that was far and beyond what we were even seeking. He always responded to our calls, met with us quickly, was very reasonable in his fees, took as much time out of his busy schedule as we needed, and really has been a friend as well as an attorney. I can't recommend Tom enough.

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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