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A. Antonio Tomas

A. Antonio Tomas

Tomas Law Firm
  • Criminal Law, Tax Law, DUI & DWI ...
  • Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Virginia
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When clients need a tough, experienced attorney to help them with complicated tax or criminal defense issues, they trust A. Antonio Tomas to get the job done right. Tomas Law Firm is known throughout Florida for aggressively yet fairly defending the rights of its clients. With a background as a certified public accountant for over 20 years, Mr. Tomas has the knowledge to tackle a variety of complex tax issues; also, his experience litigating state and federal criminal cases gives him an advantage defending those accused of serious crimes. Mr. Tomas has tried over 100 jury trials and has secured acquittals for clients charged with capital murder, non-capital murder, racketeering, federal crimes, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, and battery. He has also successfully obtained favorable results for his clients without having to go to trial and has secured pre-trial dismissal of charges such as murder, rape, manslaughter, tax evasion, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and DUI.

Mr. Tomas is Board Certified by the Florida bar as an expert in both Tax Law and Criminal Trial Law. He is the only attorney in entire state of Florida with both these designations. He is also aboard Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Tomas is also one of a very few select attorneys in the state who is "death certified" which means he is qualified to accept court appointments to represent defendants who are facing the death penalty.

Mr. Tomas handles a full range of criminal defense issues, such as white collar crimes, capital felonies, DUI, sex offenses, murder and grand jury representation. He represents clients on various tax issues, including employment and payroll, tax collections, IRS liens and seizures, offshore compliance, voluntary disclosures and civil tax controversies. He also regularly counsels clients on the subjects of trust and estate planning, general tax planning and corporate structuring.

Education
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M. | Taxation
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University of Miami School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: cum laude
Activities: Editor of Inter-American Law Review
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Florida International University
M.S. | Taxation
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Florida International University
B.A. | Accounting
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Tomas Law Firm
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When clients need a tough, experienced attorney to help them with complicated tax or criminal defense issues, they trust A. Antonio Tomas to get the job done right. Tomas Law Firm is known throughout Florida for aggressively yet fairly defending the rights of its clients. With a background as a certified public accountant for over 20 years, Mr. Tomas has the knowledge to tackle a variety of complex tax issues; also, his experience litigating state and federal criminal cases gives him an advantage defending those accused of serious crimes. Mr. Tomas has tried over 100 jury trials and has secured acquittals for clients charged with capital murder, non-capital murder, racketeering, federal crimes, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, and battery. He has also successfully obtained favorable results for his clients without having to go to trial and has secured pre-trial dismissal of charges such as murder, rape, manslaughter, tax evasion, and kidnapping.
Associate Attorney
Weisberg and Kainen, P.L.
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Miami-based law firm focused on providing comprehensive legal support to individuals and corporate entities caught up in tax controversies or charged with criminal behavior.
Certifications
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Florida Bar
Board Certified Tax Lawyer
Florida Bar
Certified Public Accountant
Florida Association of Certified Public Accountants
Awards
AV Peer Review Rated Preeminent Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.
Pro Bono Excellence Award
Put Something Back
Professional Associations
Coral Gables Bar Association
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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American Bar Association
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Cuban-American Bar Association
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Dade County Bar Association
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Florida Association of Certified Public Accountants
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
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Missouri
The Missouri Bar
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
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Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Tax Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. What are the elements necessary to find a person incompetent to stand trial in Florida in a misdemeanor DUI case?
A: There are no set guidelines or elements, but rather there is a procedure when competency is an issue. Pursuant to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.210(b): If, at any material stage of a criminal proceeding, the court of its own motion, or on motion of counsel for the defendant or for the state, has reasonable ground to believe that the defendant is not mentally competent to proceed, the court shall immediately enter its order setting a time for a hearing to determine the defendant’s mental condition, which shall be held no later than 20 days after the date of the filing of the motion, and may order the defendant to be examined by no more than 3 experts, as needed, prior to the date of the hearing. Attorneys for the state and the defendant may be present at any examination ordered by the court. ... Read More
Q. What are the elements necessary to find a person incompetent to stand trial in Florida in a misdemeanor DUI case?
A: There are no set guidelines or elements, but rather there is a procedure when competency is an issue. Pursuant to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.210(b): If, at any material stage of a criminal proceeding, the court of its own motion, or on motion of counsel for the defendant or for the state, has reasonable ground to believe that the defendant is not mentally competent to proceed, the court shall immediately enter its order setting a time for a hearing to determine the defendant’s mental condition, which shall be held no later than 20 days after the date of the filing of the motion, and may order the defendant to be examined by no more than 3 experts, as needed, prior to the date of the hearing. Attorneys for the state and the defendant may be present at any examination ordered by the court. ... Read More
Q. My boyfriend got wasted at a party, but wouldn't let me drive him home. Cops pulled us over, and I was charged with DUI
A: They can argue that you were in control of the vehicle, but that is quite a stretch. A qualified DUI attorney should be able to win this case for you.
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Tomas Law Firm
2850 South Douglas Road
Suite 303
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone: (305) 648-1040
Fax: (305) 648-1060
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours