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Thomas is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- San Antonio, TX
Biography
Thomas "Tom" J. McHugh has thirty-five years as an AUSA and as an ADA, and has a reputation for intelligence, hard work, honesty, fairness, and competition. Respected by the defense and prosecutorial bars alike, his full spectrum perspective carries weight in the legal community. His experience includes Federal and State Corporate Compliance, Capital Crime, Drug Crime, Forfeiture, White Collar, Real Estate/Mortgage/Bank, Ponzi/Investment Crime.
Education
- Undergraduate: London School of Economics, Post Grad studies,
- Graduate: University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, 1972
- Law School: St. Mary's University, Juris Doctor, 1978
Bar Information
Western District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United St
Practice Areas
- Capital Defense
- Controlled Substances
- Corporate Compliance
- Federal Practice
- Forfeiture Reform
- Immigration
- International
- Juvenile Defense
- White Collar Crime
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