Lawyer Leo A. Thomas, graduated from Columbia University, B.S., 1963 University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1972, is now employed by Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A. at 316 South Baylen Street, Suite 600 P.O. Box 12308 Pensacola, FL 32591.

While being a member of The Florida Bar (Member: Criminal Law Section, 1972-1990; Executive Council, 1979-1985; Ethics Committee, 1978-1980; Criminal Certification Committee, 1983-1986; Vice Chair, Criminal Jury Instructions Committee, 1980-1981 and 1984-1986; Chairman, Rules of Criminal Procedure Committee, 1981-1982); Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Director, 1981-1985); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. American Board of Criminal Lawyers., Leo A. Thomas is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Leo A. Thomas as your lawyer, you should consider whether Leo A. Thomas offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Leo A. Thomas has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Leo A. Thomas's office is located at Pensacola, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Leo A. Thomas has been admitted in 1972, Florida, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law(100%); Trial Practice; Appellate Practice.

Leo A. Thomas's college and law school education includes Columbia University, B.S., 1963, University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1972. Other biographical background includes Agent: Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 1963-1968; Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 1968-1970. Author: "The Battered Woman-A Legal Defense," Champion, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1982. Instructor, Prosecutor/Public Defender Workshop, University of Florida, School of Law, 1985. Appointed by: Insurance Commissioner to the Bail Bond Regulatory Board, 1984-1986; Governor to Sentencing Guidelines Commission, 1988-1990. Former President, Society of Criminal Defense Lawyers, First Judicial Circuit. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1993—. (Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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