Thomas A. Sobecki

Mr. Sobecki has practiced criminal law for more than 25 years. He has defended clients, successfully, who have been charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors in both State and Federal Courts. He has considerable trial experience and his reputation as an aggressive defense attorney is impeccable. When accused of a serious crime, you can count on Mr. Sobecki to fight your case with not only passion but also with aggression.

Education
J.D., Northwestern University, 1981
B.A., University of Toledo, summa cum laude, 1978

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
State of Ohio, 1981
State of Illinois, 1985
U.S. District Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1988
U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
U.S. District Federal Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1999

Professional & Bar Association Memberships
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Toledo, Ohio Bar Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
Ohio Employment Lawyers Association

Reported Cases
Hall v. ITT Automotive, 362 F. Supp.2d 952 (N.D. Ohio 2005); Kaylor v. Rankin, 356 F. Supp.2d 839 (N.D. Ohio 2005); Schroeder v. Maumee Bd. of Educ., 296 F. Supp.2d 869 (N.D. Ohio 2003); McClain v. Northwest Community Corrections Center, 95 Ohio St.3d 484 (2002); Lagunovich v. Findlay City School System, 181 F.Supp.2d 753 (N.D. Ohio 2001); Pollard v. City of Northwood, 161 F. Supp.2d 782 (N.D. Ohio 2001); Hertzfeld v. Med. College of Ohio at Toledo, 145 Ohio App.3d 616 (2001); Bourquin v. Keybank, N.A., 138 Ohio App.3d 435 (2000); Irving v. Austin, 138 Ohio App.3d 552 (2000); Griswold v. Fresenius USA, Inc., 964 F.Supp. 1166 (N.D. Ohio 1997); Simpson v. Diversitech General, Inc., 945 F.2d 156 (6th Cir. 1991); Pratt v. UAW, Local 1435, 939 F.2d 385 (6th Cir. 1991).

Military
Former active duty and reserve U.S. Army JAG Attorney, obtaining the rank of Colonel.