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Thomas Henry Fryer
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Biography
Tom has significant experience with very serious cases such as homicide, sex offenses, drug cases, and three-strikes cases. His jury trial experience far exceeds that of most lawyers in our community.
Tom has had a number of successful jury verdicts on serious charges, including homicide, rape, felony drugs (in federal court) and a third strike charge. He has also successfully tried numerous DUI cases. He has a powerful reputation with the prosecutors and can negotiate a favorable plea bargain if you do not want to go to trial.
While Tom has focused much of his legal career litigating criminal cases, he has also built a strong reputation in Bellingham for his work on personal injury claims. Tom enjoys helping personal injury clients recover financially from medical bills, lost wages, and property damage that result from accidents of all types including car, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents.
Tom is a graduate of Western Washington University and Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a past President of the Whatcom County Bar Association, a member of the Federal Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association. He is an avid cyclist and skier.
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Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Grochmal & Fryer, PC
114 W. Magnolia St., Suite 315, Bellingham, WA, 98225
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Posted by dana | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend
Tom and his team helped me tremendously. I was arrested for two serious felonies. Each charge carried a 10 - 15 year sentence. He was able to get one charge completely dropped and the other dropped down to a misdemeanor with no jail time for my sentence. Three years later his team had my charge vacat...
Posted by Jim | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Tremendous Help
We asked Tom to represent a family member who had felony convictions related to substance abuse. Tom gave us confidence throughout the entire process with his professionalism and pragmatic approach to the situation. He negotiated an outcome that was fair and better than we had hoped. We sincerely ...
Posted by Jason | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Such a good man
Tom is a very honest and fair attorney. This man helped me through a time that was very tough on me, but his hard work and true sense of caring made all the difference in the world. He is very respected in the community and has a good reputation with all his fellow colleagues. I truly recommend him, ...
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
Tom did a great job for me. He was never late to court, always answered my calls and i feel he did the best anyone could have done. Through some poor choices on my part I was looking at prison time. Tom worked with the prosecutors and was able to get me in a deferred program. Money very well spent. I...
Thomas Henry Fryer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Tom Fryer to anyone looking for a criminal defense or DUI lawyer. Tom is honest and gets great results for his clients. Judges, prosecutors and fellow lawyers all have great respect for Tom."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom Fryer was lead trial counsel for one of my clients on a serious felony matter arising out of a fatal traffic accident. His technical expertise and legal acumen were vital to the defense case. The trial judge commented afterwards that it was one of the best tried cases over which he has presided. I highly recommend Mr. Fryer."
"Tom is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. He is well respected by prosecutors and judges, as well as his clients."
"Tom is a brilliant tactitian and extremely knowledgeable. Any criminal defense client would be lucky to have Tom on their side.I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mr. Fryer for over twenty years. I have tried cases with Tom as co-counsel and I am very familiar with his many outstanding career achievements and success. I have never known him to not devote himself 110% to his clients. You simply cannot find a more devoted advocate than Thomas Henry Fryer! I respect Tom on every level. He is a hard worker, a very honest attorney, who understands the law from a to z. He is filled with common sense, insight, experience, and he will NEVER let you down. He is compassionate, caring, and concerned about his clients' needs. I have never heard one client every complain about the legal services that Tom has provided. He is first class, "A" number one!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Tom Fryer in a number of cases, sitting as co-counsel. I have participated in murder trials with Tom. He is an exceptional attorney. He works very hard for his clients and has a proven record of success in the court room. Tom excells at legal research but is also adept at presenting his case to a jury. "
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers nominee, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best Attorneys, nominee, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2016
BV Distinguished Very High Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers nominee, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Grochmal & Fryer PC
2011 - 2013
Partner, Resick Hansen and Fryer
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Tario and Associates
2000 - 2008
Partner, Nelson Brinson and Fryer
1993 - 2000
Attorney, Tario & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
Lummi Tribal CourtBar license
1994 - Present
United States District CourtBar License
1993 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2008
Whatcom County Bar AssociationBar President
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Blackstock
trial
State v. Villatoro
trial
State v. Williams
trial
State v. Dunya
trial
United States v. Dhillon
trial
Education
1993
Gonzago University School of Law
J.D.
1989
Western Washington University
B.A.
1984
Overlake High School
Speaking Engagements
2015
Trial Practice
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Publications
2015
Whatcom County Law Advocates
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Languages
English