Atty. Thomas Alan Ohnesorge
Thomas Alan Ohnesorge is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, small business law and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.M. degree from St.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Surprise, AZ · 39+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Alan Ohnesorge at a Glance
Thomas Alan Ohnesorge is a trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, and business attorney based in Surprise, Arizona. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1988), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1992). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1987) and St. Olaf College (B.M., 1981). Serves clients in Surprise, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Alan Ohnesorge
- Thomas Alan Ohnesorge is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, small business law and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.M. degree from St. Olaf College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Thomas practices in Surprise, AZ
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Alan Ohnesorge's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Alan Ohnesorge handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Surprise.
Trusts in Surprise
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Criminal Defense in Surprise
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Surprise
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas Alan Ohnesorge is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →
Business & Corporate Law in Surprise
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Surprise
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Surprise are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Surprise Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Surprise-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Surprise Choose Thomas Alan Ohnesorge
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 Ohnesorge's practice in the field of trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Alan Ohnesorge brings 39+ 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 Minnesota, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Thomas Alan Ohnesorge can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, criminal defense, and estate planning, Thomas Alan Ohnesorge can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Surprise
A Surprise-based practice means Thomas Alan Ohnesorge attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas Alan Ohnesorge Handles in Surprise
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