Thomas Estes
Former Judge- Put Experience on Your Side
Thomas Estes has in the practice of law for over 22 years in various capacities, including Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
After receiving his law degree from William & Mary School of Law, He was a successful Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney in Virginia, then moved on to becoming a Public Defender in Northern Virginia, where he very passionately defended indigent clients.
Thomas moved to Massachusetts in 2002 where he first worked as a Public Defender and in 2006 was promoted to Attorney-in-Charge for Committee for Public Counsel Services.
In 2014, Thomas became a District Court Judge in Massachusetts where he presided over a large range of types of cases; felony & misdemeanor criminal cases, housing court, and various types of civil cases.
If you are in need of an experienced, zealous advocate, call Attorney Estes.
- College of William and Mary
- S.J.D. (1996) | Law
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- University of Virginia
- (1990)
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- District Court Judge
- Massachusetts Judiciary
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- Attorney-in-Charge
- Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division
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- ? Directed the Northampton District Court Office, which is responsible for representing indigent clients in the District Courts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. ? Supervised six attorneys, an investigator, a social worker and an administrative assistant. ? Trained new attorneys in all aspects of criminal defense. ? In 2006, managed the opening of the Northampton District Court Office. Built and fostered positive relationships with judges, clerks, probation offices, prosecutors and bar advocate programs. Established protocols and procedures for the efficient acquisition and resolution of cases. ? Represented clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Superior and District Court in jury trials, bench trials, dangerousness hearings, violations of probation, bail revocations and mental health commitments. ? Interviewed and hired staff and new attorneys. ? Served as faculty at multiple management, staff attorney and bar advocate trainings.
- Public Defender
- Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division
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- ? Represented indigent clients charged with serious felonies in Superior and District Court. ? Superior Court jury trials including rape, indecent assault and battery, breaking and entering, larceny in a building, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and aggravated assault and battery.
- Deputy Public Defender
- Office of the Public Defender for the City and County of Fairfax
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- ? Managed an office of 23 attorneys and 10 staff; interacted with judges, the Office of Probation and Parole, the District Attorney’s office and the Juvenile and Adult Detention Centers on behalf of the office.
- Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney
- Oliff and Berridge, PLC
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- State Bar of Massachusetts
- Member
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- Hampshire County Bar Association
- Attorney
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- Hampden County Bar Association
- Attorney
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- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
- ID Number: 600908
- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
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Unable to take pro bono or free cases at this time
- 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
- Chinese: Spoken
- English