Peter Joseph Tomao

I represent people and companies facing inquiries by government agencies. I have more than 30 years experience dealing with government both as an attorney representing clients and as a federal prosecutor. I have extensive experience with inquiries regarding multiple agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the NY Department of Taxation and Finance, the US and NY Department of Labor as well as various district attorneys and United States Attorneys.

Columbia Law School

1973 - 1976

Honors: AntiTrust Teaching Fellow Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Activities: Legal Services for Mental Health Patients - Clinical program New York State Commssion on Judicial Conduct - law clerk Correctional Association Internship Covenant House Work Study Program

Solo Practice

1999 - Current

Partner

Del Gadio & Tomao

1997 - 1999

Commercial litigation and criminal defense with emphasis on environmental law.

Assistant U.S. Attorney - Special Investigations Counsel

United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York

1982 - 1997

Investigated and prosecuted violations of federal laws with focus on fraud, money laundering and tax violations.

Trial Attorney

United States Department of Justice - Anti Trust Division

1976 - 1982

Investigated and prosecuted violations of the federal anti-trust laws including price-fixing and monopolization. Focused on the energy and regulated industries. Reviewed proposed federal legislation to determine any anti-competitivce effects and de-regulation of various industries including airlines and petroleum pipelines

Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court

former President

1990 - Current

Nassau County Bar Association

Member. former Director

1990 - Current

New York State Bar  # 1330257

Member

1977 - Current

New York

Since 1977

Q. I had a criminal matter at US District Court, Middle District of Penn, Harrisburg, PA in 1987. How can I get it expunged

September 10, 2011

A: A federal criminal judgment cannot be "expunged" absent a presidential pardon unless it was reversed on appeal or set aside in a collateral proceeding. Sorry.

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