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Thomas Estes has over 22 years of experience within the practice of regulation, serving in various capacities along with Associate Justice of the District Court in Massachusetts. Learn extra about his history and expertise under.

Thomas Estes is a exceptionally experienced legal professional based in Northampton, Massachusetts. With over 22 years of revel in within the legal discipline, he has served in various roles that have fashioned his career and information.

After acquiring his law degree from William & Mary School of Law, Estes commenced his career as a a hit Patent and Trademark Litigation Lawyer in Virginia. His dedication and commitment to his clients led him to transition into the position of a Public Defender in Northern Virginia, where he passionately defended indigent customers.

In 2002, Thomas Estes made the move to Massachusetts, in which he persevered his work as a Public Defender. His first rate abilties and willpower to justice have been diagnosed, and in 2006, he turned into promoted to Lawyer-in-Charge for the Committee for Public Counsel Services.

With a robust background in criminal protection and civil litigation, Thomas Estes became a District Court Judge in Massachusetts in 2014. In this role, he presided over a extensive range of cases along with prison and misdemeanor crook cases, housing court docket matters, and various civil instances. His experience as a judge further more desirable his knowledge of the prison gadget and solidified his reputation as a fair and informed felony professional.

If you're in need of an skilled and zealous advocate, Thomas Estes is the lawyer to call. His years of revel in, determination to his customers, and deep expertise of the regulation make him a valuable asset in any felony rely.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
White Collar Crime
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Foreclosure Defense
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Juvenile Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • Chinese: Spoken
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Massachusetts Jurdictions
Massachusetts
Since 2006">
Virginia Jurdictions
Virginia
1996">

Experience
  • District Court Judge
    Massachusetts Judiciary
    2013
  • Lawyer-in-Charge
    Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division
    2006
  • Public Defender
    Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division
    2002
  • Deputy Public Defender
    Office of the Public Defender for the City and County of Fairfax
    1998
  • Patent and Trademark Litigation Lawyer
    Oliff and Berridge, PLC
    1996
Education
College of William and Mary Education School Logo
College of William and Mary
S.J.D. (1996) | Law
Graduation year: 1991">
University of Virginia Education School Logo
University of Virginia
(1990)
Graduation year: 1987">
Associations
State Bar of Massachusetts Professional Association
State Bar of Massachusetts
has membership
Current">
Hampshire County Bar Association Professional Association
Hampshire County Bar Association
Lawyer
2020 - Current">
Hampden County Bar Association Professional Association
Hampden County Bar Association
Lawyer
2019 - Current">
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
    30 Minutes for Clients who are seeking representation. We apologize, we can not give free legal advice.
  • Payment With Credit Card
    All major cards accepted
  • Conditional Fees
    None
  • Retaines and Rates
    Unable to take pro bono or free cases at this time
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