Atty. Thomas M. Dickey

Atty. Thomas M. Dickey

Tom Dickey Law Offices provides quality legal representation for all counties in Pennsylvania, including Federal Court. For nearly 30 years, Attorney Dickey has provided legal assistance to individuals located both inside and outside Pennsylvania.

Altoona Altoona 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. Dickey at a glance

Thomas M. Dickey is a Member based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickey Law Offices. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1984) and Saint Francis College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Altoona, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Dickey Law Offices provides quality legal representation for all counties in Pennsylvania, including Federal Court
  • For nearly 30 years, Attorney Dickey has provided legal assistance to individuals located both inside and outside Pennsylvania
  • These areas of practice include all criminal matters-including first degree murder and death penalty cases, vehicle code violations, vehicular homicide, DUI, underage drinking, driver's licensing issues
  • State and Federal drug cases
  • Superior and Supreme Court Appeals
  • family law (divorce and custody), children and youth agency investigations, protection from abuse actions, unemployment/labor issues, general civil litigation
  • personal injury, etc
  • Tom Dickey and his associates have tried and handled cases in over half of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, as well as in Federal Court
  • He has obtained acquittals in numerous felony and misdemeanor trials, including
  • first degree murder, rape and other sexual offenses
  • drug delivery/possession, and other serious felonies and misdemeanors
  • Attorney Dickey has successfully won Appeals before both the Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts as well as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • He has appeared on CNN as part of a special report concerning his defense of a homicide case
  • He also meets the Qualifications for Defense Counsel in Capital Cases (Death Penalty) pursuant to Rule 801
  • A lifetime resident of Blair County, Attorney Dickey realizes the importance of supporting our local youth in obtaining their goals
  • He supports the community through sponsorship of many youth sports programs, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey
  • In addition, he speaks to local school children about our legal system during Blair County Law Days
  • He has also judged many high school mock trial competitions
  • Dickey believes in continued education, and has taught criminal law, legal research and domestic relations through the Penn State Altoona campus
  • He has also been a guest lecturer providing courtroom tactics to various law enforcement personnel
  • Mr Dickey also provides frequent legal commentary to local and national media, including CNN
  • His down to earth style has helped many people understand complicated legal issues effecting our country today

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Dickey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Dickey 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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Sex Crimes

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Altoona are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas M. Dickey

Where is Thomas M. Dickey's law office located?
Thomas M. Dickey's law practice is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dickey Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Dickey handle?
Thomas M. Dickey focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas M. Dickey practiced law?
Thomas M. Dickey has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas M. Dickey go to law school?
Thomas M. Dickey earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1984
B.A.
Saint Francis College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984

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