Thomas James Carr - Profile

Thomas J. Carr, Esq. is a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC specializing in Criminal Defense. Tom provides a comprehensive range of criminal litigation and courtroom services, handling misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His effective litigation strategies and prosecutorial perspective are instrumental in developing a strong defense approach. Originally from Galway, Ireland, Tom pursued his undergraduate studies in Economics and Law at the National University of Ireland. He gained experience working with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and later with the Department of Defense in Galway. Tom earned his law degree from the National University of Ireland, receiving the Sweet and Maxwell Law prize for achieving the top position in law studies. Following his legal education, Tom relocated to New York, where he served as a prosecutor in the Office of the District Attorney in Brooklyn, handling serious crimes such as narcotics and gang violence. He then transitioned to private practice, focusing on Criminal and Civil Litigation across various courts including Family Court, Surrogates Court, Criminal Court, Housing Court, Civil Court, and Supreme Court cases. In 2004, Tom took on the role of a DWI prosecutor in Delaware County. Subsequently, he was appointed as Bureau Chief in the Special Victims Unit in Rensselaer County, where he handled a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases related to sex crimes, domestic violence, crimes against children, and crimes against the elderly. Apart from his work with the District Attorney's offices, Tom served as an associate counsel for the New York State Assembly Minority staff, later assuming the position of Deputy Legislative Director. Tom is frequently sought after by local and national media outlets to provide insights on high-profile criminal cases. He has been recognized as an authority in both the political and legal realms, appearing on various platforms including Fox News, Capital News 9, News Channel 10, CBS 6, News Channel 13, National Public Radio (NPR), and WGY. Tom has made numerous appearances on programs such as the Al Roney Show, The Tully Rinckey Legal Power Hour, and the Ask the Lawyer segment on WGNA and WBZZ.