Atty. Thomas Anelli

Atty. Thomas Anelli

DWI defense attorney Tom Anelli founded Anelli Xavier, P.C. and grew it into the nation’s largest law firm focusing on DWI defense. After leaving Anelli Xavier in 2017, Tom founded Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.

Syracuse Syracuse 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Anelli at a glance

Thomas Anelli is a Managing Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Tom Anelli and Associates, PC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1999). Educated at St. Thomas University J.D. (—) and Syracuse University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Onondaga County, New York State and American Bar Associations National College of DUI Defense The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • DWI defense attorney Tom Anelli founded Anelli Xavier, P.C. and grew it into the nation’s largest law firm focusing on DWI defense
  • After leaving Anelli Xavier in 2017, Tom founded Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C
  • He is selected as a SuperLawyer, due to his reputation with other lawyers and his stellar reputation among his clients
  • AVVO, an organization that ranks lawyers nationally, lists Tom as a Superb Lawyer (10/10), The National Trial Lawyers Association has listed him on their list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and the Association of Distinguished Counsel has ranked him among the top 10% of lawyers nationally

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Anelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Anelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Syracuse are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Anelli

Where is Thomas Anelli's law office located?
Thomas Anelli's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Tom Anelli and Associates, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Anelli handle?
Thomas Anelli focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Anelli practiced law?
Thomas Anelli has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Thomas Anelli go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Anelli received?
Thomas Anelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

St. Thomas University J.D.
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Syracuse University B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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