Thomas Hudson
Board-Certified DUI Specialist. Faculty, Natl College for DUI Defense, Author
Tom Hudson's only focus is DUI defense. He is a board-certified specialist in DUI Defense, one of only four lawyers in Florida with that designation. He is nationally known as an expert in DUI law, and has lectured to other lawyers, paralegals and laymen for over twenty years. In July, 2019, he was a featured speaker at the Summer Session of the National College for DUI Defense, held at Harvard Law School
Tom now limits his practice to DUI defense and teaching DUI defense to other lawyers. However, he previously also practiced as a personal injury lawyer. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group restricted to lawyers who have attained success in major civil litigation.
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Kenyon College
- B.A. | Political Science
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- Honors: cum laude
- Activities: Manager, WKCO-FM campus radio
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- Senior Attorney
- The Hudson Law Office
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- Owner/Shareholder of the Hudson Law Office
- Radio Personality
- WSRZ Radio, 107.9FM, Sarasota, Florida
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- Radio Personality
- WMJI Radio, Majic 105.7, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Assistant County Prosecutor
- Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
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- Prosecuting felony cases, including major felonies such as death penalty litigation.
- The Lies Have It: The Robustness of the HGN Test, 24th Annual Summer Session, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
- National College for DUI Defense
- Featured Speaker at the premiere conference of DUI practitioners in the world.
- Jury Selection: Tips, Tricks and Traps, NCDD Winter Session, Orlando, Florida
- National College for DUI Defense
- Presentation to 200 assistant public defenders from all over the state of Florida.
- Sustaining Member
- National College for DUI Defense
- Life Member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum
- Board Certified DUI Defense Lawyer
- National College for DUI Defense
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum
- Awarded for success in high-value litigation.
- Community Contribution Award
- Suncoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church
- Awarded for service and advocacy on behalf of the LGBT community.
- National College for DUI Defense
- Sustaining Life Member
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- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate's Forum
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- Activities: Recognition of attorneys who have had success in major civil litigation resulting in awards in excess of $2 million.
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- Animal Rescue Coalition of Sarasota, Inc.
- Board Member
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- Activities: Saving the lives of innocent animals by providing neutering services and an Emergency Medical Fund to help injured animals.
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- National College for DUI Defense
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- Florida State Bar # 77089
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- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board
- Treasurer
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- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board
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- National College for DUI Defense
- Florida State Delegate
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- Activities: Act as Liaison between Florida membership and the Regents and Executive Director of the National College for DUI Defense. Maintain the Florida library of statutes and briefs for the National College for DUI Defense
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- ALSO for Out Youth
- Advisory Board Member
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- Temple Sinai Reform Congregation
- Board member
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- Activities: Sarasota's Reform Jewish Congregation
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- Southwest Florida Business Guild
- Board Member
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- ALSO for Out Youth
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- Activities: Organization dedicated to preventing bullying and providing guidance to LGBTQ youth.
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- Q. How long is probation for a DUI?
- A: A simple first-offense DUI cannot result in a period of probation in excess of twelve months, since that is the maximum allowed by the statute [316.193(6)(a)].
- Q. I just got my license back after a DUI charge.
- A: Unless you have an extraordinarily bad driving record, it is highly unlikely that a judge would suspend your license for a mere 'careless driving' charge. If you were driving more than 30 mph over the speed limit, you could be convicted of Reckless Driving, which could result in a judge suspending your license. However, for a run-of-the-mill accident, that would be unlikely.
- Q. Convicted of DUI on 9/11/15. Order of Disqualification states that my license will be disqualified on 11/23/15?
- A: If your notice used the word "disqualification," then it refers to your Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Your non-commercial license suspension is referred to as a "revocation," and goes for either six or twelve months from your date of sentencing.
Be careful, because a second DUI conviction in a LIFETIME, will result in a lifetime disqualification from you ever holding a CDL again!
Overturning the DUI Checkpoints
Overturning the DUI Checkpoints in Sarasota County for the second time in 18 months.
Are Breath Tests Mandatory In Florida? | Sarasota Drunk Driving Lawyer Explains The Basics
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Do You Need A Florida Attorney To Handle Your Case If You Live Out Of State? | DUI Lawyer Explains
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How A Case May Be Dismissed Pre-Trial | Thomas Hudson - DUI - FL
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How A DUI Case Is Decided To Be Settled Or Taken To Trial | Thomas Hudson - FL
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How Does Our Firm Handle DUI Charges In Florida? | Sarasota DUI Defense Attorney Explains
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What Are Field Sobriety Tests? | Sarasota, Florida DUI Defense Attorney Explains The Basics
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What To Expect Out Of A DUI Pretrial Hearing | Thomas Hudson - FL
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Why Is It So Important To Have An Attorney? | Florida DUI Lawyer Breaks Down The Basics
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Will You Face Harsher Penalties If You Go To Trial? | FL DUI Lawyer Explains The Costs & Benefits
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