Thomas G. Barnes

Attorney at Law

In 2006, Tom began his legal career with the City of Philadelphia. He was a law clerk in the courts Post Conviction Unit. As a clerk, he drafted legal memorandums, reviewed legal pleadings, and acted as a trial court commissioner for the court’s forfeiture court program. 

While working as a clerk, Tom started his own small firm so that he could pursue his dreams of helping those in need. Tom became a member of the Joe Kelly team in 2008. After representing local neighborhood Pizza Shop owner as a Defendant in a civil case with Joe Kelly on the other side as lawyer for the Plaintiff, a young fresh out of law school lawyer demonstrated his passion and zeal in defending and helping others. 

As a few clients have stated about Tom, "Tom makes you feel like the only person in the room, even if you are in a very large crowd. If you have a concern about your case, he will always take the time to talk to you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand." 

As a member of the Joe Kelly team, Tom continues to help those in need. He drafts wills for the elderly community in the neighborhood, he assists with estate administration, civil cases, appellate brief writing and argument, keeps the firm up to date on latest case law development, and tries both civil and criminal cases.

Bar Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, April 2006
  • State of New Jersey, April 2006
  • USDC Third Circuit Eastern District Pennsylvania

Education

Thomas Cooley School of Law, Lansing, MI
  • Juris Doctorate, December 2005
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Bachelor of Arts, May 1999

  • Joe is a pitbull in the court room. He will fight for your rights and he will win. He is the greatest DUI attorney. This man will fight, fight, fight until he wins. He is worth every penny.

    — Rachel Stevens

  • Joe is the best around. I would recommend him to any and everyone! I don't know what I would do with out his help. I was referred to him and was skeptical because he was like "Nope, we're gonna fight it". I had no idea how we could possible win and he did it! I wouldn't believe it... everyone in the court room was like, "Man, how much did u pay for him?" Worth every penny and more! Saved my life and career.

  • The best DUI lawyer in Philly, hands down. Look No Further! He is The Real Deal.

    — John Rdesinski

  • Joe is the best out! No questions. He saved my life and restored the fight mentality, which the system tried to rob from me. WE WON! Best DUI lawyer & reasonable cost. Can't go wrong, believe!

    — IW

  • Tom makes you feel like the only person in the room, even if you are in a very large crowd. If you have a concern about your case, he will always take the time to talk to you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand.

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