Thomas Tears

47 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Juvenile Law...
California

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Legal Knowledge

5.0/5.0

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Legal Analysis

5.0/5.0

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Communication Skills

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Ethics and Professionalism

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What Lawyers Are Saying

Michael Sheldon July 12, 2023

Rating: 10

In all facets of criminal law defense work, Tom is an excellent lawyer, clients couldn’t do better! View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Friend

Tom Tears and I both practiced criminal law in Orange County for over 40 years

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

We referred each other cases based on availability and conflict of interest; and represented co-defendants many times

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
1977 to 2022

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Tom is/was respected by all who dealt with him, his clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Always very well read on all current aspects of criminal defense work, including recent law changes and law review articles

Legal Analysis: Excellent

We frequently discuss his legal theories and strategies on specific cases. His reasoning is always right on.

Communication Skills: Excellent

The feedback I receive from my former clients is always very positive re Tom’s communication skills and responsiveness

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Tom’s ethics and professionalism is second to none. In my opinion, he always errs on the side of doing the “right thing” when issues of ethics are involved

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tom is/has been a very respected criminal defense attorney for over 40 years.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Litigation
Negotiation

As of recent years, since my retirement, I have sent Tom many cases, which to me is the heartiest recommendation I can give. The feedback I receive is always very positive.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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