WALTER THOMAS, PA

Tel: 863.940.4855

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Family Law →
Criminal Defense →
Personal Injury →
Civil Law →

West Law and LexisNexis Certified
Member of The Florida Bar Association
Florida Circuit: 10

Walter Thomas, PA, represents Central Florida clients in all cases involving family, criminal charges, and personal injury.

If you are embroiled in a custody dispute, struggling to pay your medical bills after a personal injury, or worried about a serious legal problem, Walter Thomas, PA, is ready to help you.

Attorney Walter Thomas is both an experienced trial lawyer and a skillful mediator, committed to a swift and peaceful resolution of a case whenever possible. He has successfully tried criminal and DUI cases, and cases involving complicated personal injury claims and dissolution of marriage.

EDUCATION

Barry University School of Law

Juris Doctorate, May 2006
Orlando, FL
University of Central Florida

Masters Degree, Criminal Justice
Cumulative GPA 3.97
Orlando, FL
State University of New York

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Brockport, NY
Genesee Community College

Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Batavia, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Walter Thomas, P.A. 2013 – present
Attorney: Civil litigation, Marital and Family Law, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant, Personal Injury and Police Labor.
Thomas & Berke, P.A. 2007 – 2013
USG7 LLC
Managing Member, Licensed Security Agency
Central and West Central Florida PBA 2008 – present
Handled numerous police, corrections and sheriff grievances, terminations, call outs, pension board issues, legal and promotional issues.
Harris and Helwig, P.A. 2006 – 2007
Associate Attorney; Labor, Criminal, Family and Social Security law.
Florida Bar License #: 27127
The Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit 2006
Certified Legal Intern, County Court Bureau
Kissimmee Police Department 1990 – 2002
Sergeant, Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
Sergeant, Road Patrol Division
Detective, Criminal Investigations Division
Patrol Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY

First Lieutenant, 705th Military Police U.S.A.N.G. Fl. 1988-92
  • Served in Desert Shield/Storm (1990-91)
  • Assigned as Platoon Leader for a Military Police Co.
  • Received Army Commendation Medal for service
  • Graduate of the Military Police Officers Basic Course
ROTC Cadet, SUNY Brockport 1986-88
  • Full Scholarship Student
  • Graduate 7th Special Forces Airborne School
  • Battalion Staff Officer