Lawyer Thomas J. Umberg, graduated from University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Cum laude, 1977 University of California, Hasting College of the Law, J.D., 1980, is now employed by Umberg Zipser LLP at 1920 Main Street, Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614.

While being a member of State Bar of California; Orange County Bar Association; Association of Business Trial Lawyers; American Bar Association, Thomas J. Umberg is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas J. Umberg as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas J. Umberg 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 Thomas J. Umberg has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas J. Umberg's office is located at Irvine, CA, 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.

Thomas J. Umberg has been admitted in 1980, California; 1980, United States District Court, Central District of California. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation; Government & Regulatory; Administrative Law; White Collar Criminal Defense; Crisis Management.

Thomas J. Umberg's college and law school education includes University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., Cum laude, 1977, University of California, Hasting College of the Law, J.D., 1980. Other biographical background includes Experience Thomas J. Umberg has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts and has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" for Southern California, an honor limited to only 5% of Southern California lawyers. He has also been selected for the prestigious publication "The Best Lawyers in America®" in commercial litigation. As a federal criminal prosecutor, he tried numerous white collar and civil rights cases, including tax evasion schemes. These include "Uranium for Tax Dollars," "Marco Numismatics" (a nationwide fraud on seniors), and the "Westminster Cross Burning" cases. Tom served three terms in the California Legislature, ending in 2006. As an assemblyman, he gained significant experience that continues to benefit his clients. Tom wrote 58 measures that were signed into law, including statutes involving election reform, campaign finance reform, white collar crime, mortgage fraud, telemarketing fraud, hate crimes, toxic waste cleanup, housing loans, Super Speed Rail Transport, and other transportation issues. He was also Chair of the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. In addition, Tom serves on the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), which is responsible for developing the high speed rail system from Anaheim to San Francisco. In 2011-12, he chaired the CHRSA Board, and remains on the Board today. In 1997, Tom was selected by President Clinton to serve as Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Con. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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