Thomas Wallin
Of Counsel
Mr. Wallin is a previous Riverside County Public Defender who has represented thousands of defendants in a wide variety of criminal matters, and successfully litigated drunk driving and driving under the influence cases throughout Southern California. Mr. Wallin is also an active member of the National College for DUI Defense, a select group of DUI attorneys and lawyers that are dedicated to the defense of drunk driving cases. In addition, DUI defense lawyer Thomas Wallin is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a group of criminal defense attorneys, including DUI lawyers, who are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes.
Education
- Mr. Wallin’s education and years of experience have helped him gain extensive familiarity with local court rules and procedures.
- Mr. Wallin graduated from the University of California at Irvine, Cum Laude. He went on to Southwestern University School of Law where he completed his law degree in a 23 month accelerated program, and was the recipient of the Paul Wildman Scholarship.
Memberships
- National College for DUI Defense
- American Bar Association
- California Public Defenders Association (CPDA)
- Orange County Bar Association
- San Bernardino Bar Association
- West Orange County Bar Association
- South Orange County Bar Association
- Golden Key Honor Society
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- California State Bar
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Riverside Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Harbor Orange County Bar Association
- Phi Beta Kappa Society
Experience
As a California Criminal Defense DUI Attorney, Mr. Wallin is known for his fair yet aggressive representation, always working toward the best possible outcome for his clients. He has extensive experience in jury trials, pre-trial negotiations and discovery, and is skilled in counseling his clients about the criminal trial process.
Mr. Wallin began his legal career practicing medical malpractice defense at Elliot Snyder & Reid, where he successfully represented many doctors in medical malpractice suits. Mr. Wallin also worked for the Riverside County Public Defender, where he handled hundreds of driving under the influence cases, with many successful results both as a Public Defender and a private DUI attorney in Riverside.