Atty. Thomas William Kelley

Atty. Thomas William Kelley

Tom joined the Gertz Law Firm in 2017. A former felony prosecutor in both Orange and Jefferson Counties, he has extensive experience in criminal trial and appellate cases.

Beaumont Beaumont 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Thomas William Kelley at a glance

Thomas William Kelley is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and appellate attorney based in Beaumont, Texas, practicing at The Gertz Law Firm. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at South Texas College of Law (Doctor, 2011). Serands clients in Beaumont, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom joined the Gertz Law Firm in 2017
  • A former felony prosecutor in both Orange and Jefferson Counties, he has extensive experience in criminal trial and appellate cases
  • Tom has successfully handled a range of criminal offenses, from driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drug possession to aggravated assault and murder
  • He has also served as an instructor at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy
  • Tom is licensed in all courts in the State of Texas and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • He serves on the Board of Directors of the Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association and is a past President and Vice President of the Orange County Bar Association
  • Prior to graduating from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Tom earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin
  • He is proud to call Southeast Texas home

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas William Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas William Kelley 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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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Thomas William Kelley's law office located?
Thomas William Kelley's law practice is located in Beaumont, Texas. The firm is The Gertz Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas William Kelley handle?
Thomas William Kelley focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas William Kelley practiced law?
Thomas William Kelley has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Thomas William Kelley go to law school?
Thomas William Kelley earned their education at (Doctor, 2011).
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Education

Doctor
South Texas College of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2011

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