Famed "Cowboy" Criminal Defense Lawyer - Thomas C. Brooks Jr.
December 28, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Thomas C. Brooks Jr. Has been awarded Criminal Defense News Top Attorney Award. On almost any morning, Attorney Thomas C. Brooks Jr. could be seen hustling from courtroom to courtroom at the Criminal Courthouse in downtown Brooklyn, juggling a heavy caseload.
A flambouyant and outspoken criminal defense lawyer, impeccably dressed sporting cowboy boots, buckle and hat, Thomas C, as he is called by his clients and friends is the epitome of New York City's New criminal defense attorney… he hates losing.
Along with a handful of other New York lawyers, Thomas C. mostly defends people facing serious criminal charges, such as drunk driving, domestic assault, theft, fraud and sexual assault. He is on the short list of attorneys who would take court-appointed cases in federal court. Thomas C. is well liked by prosecutors, judges , and other defense lawyers.
Mr. Brooks is in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Thomas received his law degree from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts and Served as the Editor in Chief of the New England Law Review, while in attendance. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
As he climbed the courthouse steps, a defendant screamed, "Get Me, Thomas C!"