Thomas J. Ogas

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Oakland California DUI Lawyer Thomas J. Ogas

 510-645-1529

You are here because you, or someone you love, is in serious trouble.  

There is nothing in the legal world more serious than having your liberty taken away.  In addition to losing your freedom,   there are large fines, probation rules and restrictions, lost rights, immigration consequences, registration, mandatory classes, license restrictions, and more.  These consequences can be devastating to you and your family.

You don’t just need "a lawyer", you need someone who you can trust to help you with these very difficult and important challenges.  You need someone who not only "fights for you", as many high-cost firms advertise, you need someone who will listen and take the time to explain everything to you.  You need more than just an attorney.

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Thomas J. Ogas prides himself in both his stunning courtroom successes, as well as his ability to communicate with and listen to his clients.  He understands the trouble and confusion that a criminal charge can cause, and has made it his practice to take the extra time necessary to fully explain the choices, problems, and consequences to you before you have to make any important decisions.  

He is extremely experienced in handling criminal matters, big or small.  He also handles juvenile matters.  If you would like to talk with Thomas J. Ogas about your case, he will consult with you, free of charge, either in person, over the phone, or by email.

The Law Office of Thomas J. Ogas is located in Oakland, California.  He handles cases primarily in the East Bay area, but may be willing to travel in some cases.  Just ask.

How Does Sentencing Work?

The judge is allowed to give you any punishment within the limits of the law.  For all crimes, there is a maximum and a minimum.  For misdemeanors, the max is a year in the local jail, and the minimum is just a fine (for most charges).  There is also informal probation.  That means you have to live under additional rules and restrictions for a set period of time.  If you break those rules, you can get punished again (these are called "Violations of Probation").  There may also be classes, community service, fines, registration, and other consequences.

For Felonies, the law specifies three different sentences a judge can give:  low, mid, and high.  This is time in prison.  There may also be “enhancements” that add more years.  Strikes can double your sentance, or worse.  Someone with two strikes in the past can be given life in prison!  Be sure to ask your attorney to explain the possible maximum and minimum punishment to you, as Felony sentencing in California is extremely complex. 

The good news is that you may be eligible for Felony Probation.  This would mean that you do not go to prison, but go to local county jail instead, and for a much shorter period of time.  Your attorney will do his best to ensure that your sentence, should you receive one, is a probation sentence.

Probation generally lasts for three years.  During that time, you have a Probation Officer and additional rules you live under.  You are under his supervision.  If you follow the rules and stay out of trouble, you will never go to prison.  Better yet, in many cases you can ask the court (when your probation is over) to dismiss all charges against you to clear your record.  Having a felony on your record can cause you to lose some employment and government services, so it’s in your best interest to follow the probation rules and get your record cleared when it’s over!

The above is posted solely as general information, and is not meant to serve as legal advice of any kind.  By reading this page, you are not engaging in any sort of attorney-client relationship with The Law Office of Thomas J. Ogas, nor should you rely upon the information posted on this page to make any sort of decision other than who to hire as your attorney.

Please, if you are in any criminal trouble, consult with a lawyer immediately.  Reading about the law online is not enough!

Why Hire Thomas J. Ogas?

Experience from personally handling literally thousands of cases.

Unmatched personal attention, with a strong commitment to informing and empowering you.

Persuasive and Charismatic, a natural in front of juries.

On your side.  No matter the facts or the evidence, he remains loyal to you.

Telling it to you straight.  No lies.  No broken promises.  No exagerations.  No manipulation.

There is nothing to lose.  Why not consult with Tom and try him out?  Your first meeting with Thomas J. Ogas is free of charge.  You pay nothing unless you choose to have him be your Attorney, and you make that choice after meeting with him and discussing your case.