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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Walnut Creek
Thomas Daly Law is an experienced Walnut Creek criminal defense attorney dedicated to protecting clients' rights through proven legal strategies. With a Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University, he combines academic excellence with practical courtroom experience to defend clients facing misdemeanors and felonies. His practice spans DUI offenses, domestic violence, drug crimes, and major felonies, leveraging deep knowledge of Contra Costa County's legal landscape. Daly's approach emphasizes personalized defense strategies, local procedural expertise, and aggressive advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom.The firm handles adult and juvenile cases, maintaining open communication throughout the legal process. With recognition from peers and clients alike, Daly's track record includes dismissed charges, reduced sentences, and successful expungements. His commitment extends to educating clients about recent legal reforms and diversion programs that may impact their cases. The firm's reputation for thorough case analysis and strategic negotiation with local agencies like the Walnut Creek Police Department underscores its dedication to client-centered representation.
Services
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Felony Defense
Expungements
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of criminal defense experience in Contra Costa County courts
- Our team includes former public defenders with insider knowledge of local procedures
- We guarantee personalized case strategies tailored to Contra Costa County's legal landscape
- Our practice maintains a 92% case dismissal or reduction success rate
- We provide 24/7 emergency consultation for urgent legal matters
What people say
No charges filed
Case dismissed
Top-notch attorney
Highly recommended
Excellent results
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense service protects clients accused of operating vehicles under alcohol or drug influence. We challenge evidence admissibility, question field sobriety test validity, and negotiate reduced charges. With deep knowledge of California's 0.08 BAC laws and Contra Costa County court procedures, we've secured dismissals in complex cases involving prior offenses and aggravated circumstances.
Drug Crimes
We defend against drug possession, distribution, and trafficking charges under California law. Our strategy examines evidence collection legality, challenges chain-of-custody issues, and leverages diversion program eligibility. We've successfully reduced penalties for personal use cases and challenged prosecution evidence in drug manufacturing and trafficking allegations across Contra Costa County.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence defense addresses accusations involving intimate partners or family members. We challenge false allegations, examine evidence context, and protect clients' rights during restraining order proceedings. With understanding of California Penal Codes 243(e)(1) and 273.5, we've secured dismissals where evidence lacked physical contact or where emotional harm claims were unfounded.
Felony Defense
We represent clients facing felony charges carrying state prison sentences. Our defense examines prosecution evidence, challenges sentencing enhancements, and negotiates plea bargains when appropriate. With experience handling robbery, rape, and vehicular manslaughter cases, we've reduced charges to misdemeanors and secured probation instead of incarceration for clients across Contra Costa County.
Expungements
Our expungement service helps clients clear criminal records to improve employment and housing opportunities. We navigate California's post-conviction relief process, prepare petitions, and represent clients in court. We've successfully obtained dismissals for old convictions, including cases with probation violations, enabling clients to legally state they've never been convicted of a crime.
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Thomas Daly Law
Criminal Defense Attorney
Thomas Daly Law is a Walnut Creek criminal defense attorney with extensive courtroom experience in Contra Costa County. He graduated from John F. Kennedy University with academic honors and has represented clients in misdemeanor and felony cases. His practice focuses on DUI defense, drug crimes, and domestic violence cases, emphasizing aggressive advocacy and local procedural knowledge.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest?
Contact Thomas Daly Law immediately to preserve evidence and understand your rights. We'll review police procedures, challenge questionable evidence, and prepare your defense strategy.
How can a felony charge affect my future?
Felony convictions carry prison sentences, fines, and lifelong consequences. Our defense strategies focus on charge reduction, dismissal, or alternative sentencing to protect your freedom and future opportunities.
What makes domestic violence cases unique?
These cases often involve emotional factors and protective orders. We challenge evidence credibility, protect your rights during hearings, and minimize long-term consequences to your personal and professional life.
How long does a criminal case typically last?
Case duration varies by complexity. We work efficiently through arraignment, pretrial conferences, and trials while keeping you informed about Contra Costa County court schedules and procedures.
Can drug possession charges be dismissed?
Yes, through evidence suppression, diversion programs, or demonstrating lack of possession/control. Our defense examines search legality and challenges prosecution's burden of proof in these complex cases.
Reviews (4)
Lightchazer K.
Oct 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thomas Daly has so far been, by far, the moat responsible and professional attorney Ive ever had to work with. I feel the utmost of ease knowing that he has things handled and keeps my best interest to heart. i greatly appreciate that the most from him out of everything.
Thomas Daly has so far been, by far, the moat responsible and professional attorney Ive ever had to work with. I feel the utmost of ease knowing that he has things handled and keeps my best interest to heart. i greatly appreciate that the most from him out of everything.
Hayfa A.
Sep 19, 2021
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Appreciate his professionalism and willingness to help. He was very kind and even though he runs a business it did not feel like he was only after money. Definitely knows what he's doing and makes you feel very comfortable.
Phil Kress
Jun 16, 2021
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Great guy and even a better Lawyer. Won my case that we had about a 10% chance of doing. Highly recommend. Thanks again Thomas
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Brad Betschart
Nov 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thomas Daly is extremely easy to talk to, had a plan to be proactive and put my mind at ease when giving me his expertise and insight into the legal system. If I ever need an Attorney again or if a person I care about needs legal council I will direct them to Thomas Daly Law.
Thomas Daly is extremely easy to talk to, had a plan to be proactive and put my mind at ease when giving me his expertise and insight into the legal system. If I ever need an Attorney again or if a person I care about needs legal council I will direct them to Thomas Daly Law.
