Criminal Defense
Mr. Tormey is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey and he is a member of
The New York Criminal Bar Association
The Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association
Mr. Tormey’s Experience
Tom Tormey began his career as a lawyer working as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan D.A.’s office.
Like all ADAs starting out, Mr. Tormey, handled a wide variety of small cases. Working on these many, smaller cases taught Mr. Tormey not only how to try a case but how to evaluate a case’s strengths and weaknesses. It also taught him just how important every case is to each of the parties involved.
After only a year, Mr. Tormey was promoted to trying narcotics felonies and was assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor of the City of New York. There Mr. Tormey tried many serious narcotics and homicide cases.
Eventually, Mr. Tormey was promoted to the position of Chief of the Special Investigations Bureau or SIB. SIB was a bureau of highly experienced Assistant District Attorneys who prosecuted major narcotics violators using a wide variety of investigative techniques like wire-tapping, video and satellite surveillance as well as undercover agents and police.
Mr. Tormey’s success as the Chief of this outstanding bureau is well documented, but eventually, Tom opened his own office as a criminal defense attorney so that he could help people who have been accused of criminal activity. Since opening his office 33 years ago, Mr. Tormey has achieved outstanding results for his clients.
Mr. Tormey’s trial skills and extensive experience has enabled him to assist people in need of the services of a highly experienced, dedicated attorney to guide them through the frightening process of a criminal prosecution.
“Mr. Tormey, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate everything you have done to help me out. Thank you so much for getting me the best possible outcome for my case.”
Dedication, Determination, and Experience
Like the success he demonstrated as a prosecutor and Chief of a highly specialized bureau in the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney, Mr. Tormey has demonstrated an outstanding ability to represent people accused of crimes. He is dedicated to serving his clients and determined to see that his client’s receive the finest defense available.
-Member -
New York Criminal Bar Association
Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association
Below is a list of the cases and situations that Mr. Tormey handles for his clients -
- Arraignments (read more)
- Arson
- Assault (read more)
- Burglary (read more)
- Criminal Mischief (read more)
- Desk Appearance Tickets (read more)
- Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Violence (read more)
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
- Drug Possession (read more)
- Drug Sale (read more)
- Drunk Driving /DWI/ DUI (read more)
- Federal Crimes
- Firearms Possession
- Forfeitures / Civil Demands
- Forgery
- Fraud
- Graffiti Offenses (read more)
- Grand Larceny (read more)
- Harassment
- Homicide
- Knives – Gravity Knives/ Switchblades
- Larceny / Theft Offenses (read more)
- Marijuana Offenses (read more)
- Lewdness and Public Exposure
- Reckless Driving
- Robbery
- Sex Offenses
- Sealing Criminal Records
- Sex Offender Registration
- Shoplifting
- Stalking
- Strangulation - Obstruction of Breathing (read more)
- Subway Offenses
- Surrender to the Police/FBI
- Theft of Services
- Warrants
- Wiretap Cases
Criminal Defense
Tom Tormey has been handling all types of criminal cases, either as a prosecutor and Bureau Chief in the prestigious Manhattan District Attorney’s Office or as a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney for many years.
Mr. Tormey has represented people in large and small cases, from major federal and state offenses like narcotics smuggling, organized crime, and international fraud to smaller cases like shoplifting, DWI/DUI, and assault.
Because Mr. Tormey has been both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, he has a unique ability to see cases from both sides, which is often a great advantage to his clients.
If you retain Mr. Tormey as your lawyer, you will find that no matter what the size or the nature of the case, you will receive his complete and undivided attention, and he will make you feel like you are his only client.