Atty. Thomas Alan Key
Thomas Alan Key is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, sexual harassment, assaults and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Western Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Assaults & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 33+ Years Experience
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Thomas Alan Key is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Thomas A. Key. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, sexual harassment, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), District of Columbia (2002), Maryland (2002), and Virginia (2003). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. University, 1993) and Western Illinois University (B.S. Western, 1986). Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Alan Key
- Thomas Alan Key is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, sexual harassment, assaults and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Western Illinois University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Thomas practices at Thomas A. Key in Washington, DC
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DUI / DWI Defense in Washington
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Criminal Defense in Washington
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Thomas Alan Key
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Alan Key's practice in the field of dui/dwi, sexual harassment, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Alan Key brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, District of Columbia, and Maryland, Thomas Alan Key can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, sexual harassment, and criminal defense, Thomas Alan Key can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Thomas Alan Key attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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