Atty. Thomas M. Fleming
Attorney Thomas Fleming graduated from Yale Law School and UC Berkeley; taught at Law School as an Adjunct Professor of Law; taught criminal trial skills, in DUI and criminal cases, to future prosecutors and defense attorneys; and taught UC Berkeley law classes to undergraduates about the U.S. Constitution, the courts and politics for over 20 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Walnut Creek, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Thomas M. Fleming at a Glance
Thomas M. Fleming is a Member based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Law Offices of Thomas M. Fleming. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1985). Serves clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas M. Fleming
- Attorney Thomas Fleming graduated from Yale Law School and UC Berkeley
- taught at Law School as an Adjunct Professor of Law
- taught criminal trial skills, in DUI and criminal cases, to future prosecutors and defense attorneys
- and taught UC Berkeley law classes to undergraduates about the U.S
- Constitution, the courts and politics for over 20 years
- At the same time as Thomas taught law, he served as a trial attorney for the disadvantaged, in DUI and criminal cases, with the Public Defender for over 20 years
- He successfully took many, many cases to jury trials and developed very special expertise in defending against DUI and criminal charges
- As a trial attorney, Thomas earned a reputation for consistently winning very excellent results for his clients in DUI and Criminal cases
- It can be traumatic to face the serious consequences of a potential DUI or criminal conviction
- Thomas' combination of (1) academic knowledge of the law, (2) his excellent record in defending against DUI and criminal charges, and (3) his background of spirituality, non-judgment, honesty, and his sense of mercy and compassion -- all make him an extremely persuasive and effective advocate
- He cannot take every case but invites you to contact him for a free consultation
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DUI / DWI Defense in Walnut Creek
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Criminal Defense in Walnut Creek
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Walnut Creek
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Walnut Creek Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walnut Creek-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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Why Clients in Walnut Creek Choose Thomas M. Fleming
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 M. Fleming's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas M. Fleming brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Thomas M. Fleming can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek-based practice means Thomas M. Fleming 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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