Thomas Seigel
Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor
Thomas J. Seigel is a former federal prosecutor with 20 years' experience as a criminal and civil litigator. He earned his undergraduate degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated with honors. He received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan. He also holds a Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing from Fairfield University. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. As a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, he has handled a variety of cases involving organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and white collar fraud. He is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut.
Recent Articles
Waiving the Right to Counsel in a Criminal Case
In criminal proceedings, the right to an attorney is so important the government must provide an attorney to any defendant who cannot afford one. While defendants can waive this right, the risks involved are significant and shouldn't be taken lightly. ... Read more
Appealing a Criminal Sentence
Appealing your sentence is better than a long shot but far from a sure thing. ... Read more
Vehicular Manslaughter and Homicide Laws and Penalties
Fatal accidents can end up as manslaughter charges or not, depending on the nature of the driver's conduct (and sometimes the victim's conduct). ... Read more
Entrapment: How Far Is Too Far for the Police?
Some but not all undercover cop operations result in entrapment. ... Read more
Working With Your Public Defender or Court-Appointed Attorney
Public defenders and court-appointed lawyers are experienced and committed criminal defense attorneys. ... Read more